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Top-ranked Houston fell to unranked Temple on Sunday a day after No. 2 Kansas was blown out by TCU at Allen Fieldhouse, marking the first time in the AP poll's history that the country's top two teams lost at home on consecutive days.
Damian Dunn scored 16 points and made the go-ahead free throw, Kur Jongkuch blocked Houston's go-ahead attempt in the final seconds and Temple held on to defeat the top-ranked Cougars 56-55 on Sunday.
'It was a cold celebration for me because the guys threw a lot of cold water on me, so it was pretty good,' Temple coach and former Philadelphia 76ers star Aaron McKie said. 'It's just always fun to see guys just so excited about a win and just enjoying this game of basketball.'
On Saturday in Lawrence, Kansas, the Jayhawks were annihilated by TCU, 83-60. It was Kansas' second-largest loss at home under coach Bill Self. The Jayhawks fell 84-59 to Texas on January 2, 2021.
Jarace Walker #25 of the Houston Cougars and Tramon Mark #12 walk off the court after losing 56-55 to the Temple Owls at Fertitta Center on Sunday
TCU guard Shahada Wells (13) comes in for a dunk past Kansas guard Joseph Yesufu (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday. TCU defeated Kansas, 83-60
Temple improved to 3-18 against No. 1 ranked teams. The Owls (12-9, 6-2 American Athletic Conference) earned their first win over a No. 1 ranked team since a 77-69 win at No. 1 Cincinnati on Feb. 20, 2000.
'Any time you get the opportunity to beat the No. 1 team in the nation on their home floor, it was a great atmosphere and a really good win for our guys,' McKie said.
Tied at 55, Dunn made a free throw with 1:06 left to give Temple a one-point lead. Jamal Shead missed a 3-pointer and Nick Jourdain grabbed the rebound. Dunn missed a layup with 8 seconds left, and Jongkuch grabbed the rebound, but the Owls were whistled for a shot clock violation upon review.
'I was trying to attack the rim,' Dunn said. 'I was not really searching for
