Before the game’s final minute, Temple was always just one shot away. One shot away from reclaiming the lead it had held for much of the game. One shot from going on another big run. But, exactly one year after beginning an improbable run of four wins in as many days,

PHILADELPHIA — Steve Settle scored 15 points as Temple upset North Texas 66-61 on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. Both teams advance to the American Athletic Association Conference Tournament. Ninth-seeded Temple plays a second-round game Thursday. North Texas, the No. 2 seed, plays a quarterfinal game Friday.