Former Owls suit up for Team Philly

Earlier this week, Mark Tyndale said he had a free ticket through his connection with Phoenix Suns forward Hakim Warrick to Sunday's Battle For I-95 at the Palestra.

Early in the second quarter of Sunday's exhibition, Tyndale found himself with his knees bent and arms spread wide as he tried to contain NBA All-Star LeBron James. The former Temple standout received a text message earlier that day from Warrick asking him to join Team Philly.

"I was just happy to be out there with those guys and perform," said Tyndale.

Along with Tyndale, former Owls Dionte Christmas and Mardy Collins also suited up against a squad of marquee NBA names assembled by New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. Christmas also received a text in the morning, while Collins asked Warrick to reserve him a spot.

Former Owl Lynn Greer was scheduled to play, but instead was at the game in street clothes.

"It brought back a lot of memories, coming in here playing at the Palestra," said Christmas. "Great atmosphere, I haven't seen anything like that in a couple years. It felt great, coming back and playing with these guys."

-Matt