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Temple Men's Basketball Set to Celebrate Program's 2,000th Win Saturday

1.30.25 | Men's Basketball

The Temple University men's basketball team won the program's 2,000th game in December and is inviting all fans to come celebrate the accomplishment on Saturday, February 1 at Liacouras Center!

On December 18, the Owls defeated Davidson, 62-61, in thrilling fashion to become just the sixth NCAA Division I program to win 2,000 games. At halftime of the game against East Carolina (2:00 p.m. tipoff) on Saturday, all men's basketball alumni in attendance will be honored during a ceremony on court. 

Fans in attendance will receive a commemorative 2,000-win poster, courtesy of Temple Athletics, and the first 1,000 fans will receive a free hat thanks to game sponsor Philadelphia Federal Credit Union.

In addition to the 2,000-win celebration, there will be a number of other fan engagement opportunities.
  • Temple University Alumni Association Young Alumni Takeover - Click Here for Details and To Register
  • Postgame layup opportunity for Parents and Kids Sixth Grade & Younger
  • Opportunity to be a Junior Diamond Gem for the day and participate in a dance routine on court - Call 215-204-2981 to Register
Temple men's basketball (13-8, 5-3 AAC) looks to remain perfect at Liacouras Center this season (9-0) when it takes on ECU -- come help us go 10-0 at home!

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