ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with four spots in Saturday's semi-final on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. Leading off the day with the #1 Temple Owls pitted against the #8 UMass Minutemen. Just over a week after one of the most exciting … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: Temple vs. UMass
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Fran Dunphy named A10 Coach of the Year; three Owls earn All-Conference Honors
Courtesy of OwlSports.com. PHILADELPHIA (03/05/12) – Temple University’s heralded three guards all earned all-Atlantic 10 Conference accolades while head coach Fran Dunphy was named Coach of the Year for the second time in the last three years as the league office announced its season awards Monday. Senior Ramone Moore, junior Khalif Wyatt and senior Juan … [Read more...] about Fran Dunphy named A10 Coach of the Year; three Owls earn All-Conference Honors
#23/25 Temple defeats Fordham for first outright A10 title in 22 Years
Courtesy of OwlSports.com. BRONX - #23/25 Temple won its first outright Atlantic 10 Championship since 1989-90, defeating host Fordham, 80-60, Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out Rose Hill Gym. The Owls won for the 13th time in their last 14 games to finish the regular season 24-6 and 13-3 in conference play. Fordham ends its season 10-19, 3-13. Juan Fernandez, … [Read more...] about #23/25 Temple defeats Fordham for first outright A10 title in 22 Years
Trust is an undeniable factor in Temple’s success
By Paul Gotham As Juan Fernandez, Ramone Moore and Khalif Wyatt go, so, too, do the Temple Owls. The trio churns outs points at a pace not seen along North Broad Street since Mark Macon and Howard Evans led the Cherry and White to the 1988 Elite Eight. At the root of Temple's success is an understanding that extends from coach Fran Dunphy on the sidelines to his players on … [Read more...] about Trust is an undeniable factor in Temple’s success
Moore leads Temple past Bona, 76-70
By Paul Casey Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, NY -- First place came riding into town and returned to North Broad Street. Ramone Moore led four in double figures and keyed a decisive 10-0 run late in the second half as the Atlantic 10 leading Temple Owls defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 76-70 Wednesday night on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center. Moore scored five of … [Read more...] about Moore leads Temple past Bona, 76-70