Not even a late charge by the Knicks, which brought them within 10 points in the final two minutes, made the night palatable.
Miami, after falling behind 20-10, returned a punt for a touchdown which brought them within three points.
There was the 25-foot 3-pointer to bring his team within 2 points with less than three minutes left.
Snyder than made a jump shot to bring Duke back within 3 points.
Buchanan's second foul shot brought the Redmen within 2 points.
A run of 8-1 brought Temple within 7 points at halftime.
Still, Snead brought them within 3 points of tying the game.
He missed an open 10-footer in the final 2 minutes that could have brought the Rockets within 4 points.
Thorpe then came into the game, and kicked a 45-yard field goal to bring his team within three points.
The most recent inspection brought us within 4 points of a classification 2.