BRISTOL, Conn. – With the 23rd overall pick in the WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky selected Temple senior Shey Peddy. She becomes just the third-ever player from the program to be drafted by the league, now entering its 16th season. Peddy was the first pick for the Chicago Sky in this year’s draft, in the second round. Peddy, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, A-10 Defensive … [Read more...] about Peddy selected 23rd in the WNBA Draft
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Owls upset by SU women
PHILADELPHIA – The inside presence of Syracuse proved too much to overcome for Temple women’s basketball as the Owls suffered a season-ending loss to the Orange (21-14) by a score of 82-68 in the WNIT Sweet 16. Temple finishes the season at 23-10 after its furthest postseason run since the early 1980’s. The Owls scored a season-high nine three-pointers, but Kayla Alexander had … [Read more...] about Owls upset by SU women
Peddy powers Owls to Sweet 16
PHILADELPHIA – With the game tied and under five minutes remaining, Temple women’s basketball made the shots it needed to make and came away with a 64-59 win over visiting Harvard (18-12). The Owls (23-9) now advance to the WNIT Sweet 16 to face the winner of an upcoming Monday night game between Syracuse and Drexel. Game date, site and time will be determined at the conclusion … [Read more...] about Peddy powers Owls to Sweet 16
Peddy tops 1,000 as Temple advances
Women’s Basketball Defeats Quinnipiac 75-60 to Advance in the WNIT Owls led by two double-doubles; Shey Peddy scores her 1,000th point at Temple PHILADELPHIA – With impressive performances from all five starters, Temple women’s basketball rolled past Quinnipiac (22-10) by a score of 75-60 to advance to the WNIT Second Round. The Owls (22-9) will now play Harvard, 73-71 … [Read more...] about Peddy tops 1,000 as Temple advances
Fit the Owls for dancing shoes
By Kyle Soppe The Temple Owls are a NCAA tournament team, it's that simple. There is no way this years Owls should not be considered among the 64 best teams in the country, and those who have seen this team do battle, wouldn't be surprised to see this team playing in March Madness' second weekend. Let's first run down the numbers behind this claim. Temple (21-9, 13-1) has … [Read more...] about Fit the Owls for dancing shoes