Temple College freshman guard Brandon Thompson attempts a shot over Southwestern Christian's Henry Pwono (5). Thompson scored a game-high 28 points in the Leopards' 88-83 win Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak in conference play. (Josh Quinn/Telegram)

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BY GREG WILLE | TELEGRAM STAFF

Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 4:30 AM

Riveting victories. Painful defeats. Crucial injuries to leading players. Forfeited wins. Suspensions. Brilliant performances. Frustrating inconsistency.

Welcome to the roller-coaster ride that is the 2011-12 Temple College men’s basketball season.

Fortunately for coach Kirby Johnson and his Leopards, Wednesday night’s critical situation concluded on an upward trajectory.

Brandon Thompson scored a game-best 28 points and Temple made enough vital plays in the closing minutes to stave off winless-in-conference Southwestern Christian College for an 88-83 win at TC Gym that snapped the Leopards’ three-game losing streak in league play.

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