Courtesy of OwlSports.com. KENT, OHIO – Scootie Randall had a career day in his return to the Temple lineup after missing all of the 2011-12 season to a knee injury. The senior swingman exploded for a career-high 31 points to lift the Owls to an 80-66 win over host Kent State Tuesday afternoon in the team's season opener which was part of the ESPN Tip-Off … [Read more...] about Randall’s career-high 31 Points lifts Temple to season-opening, 80-66, win at Kent State
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Temple women’s basketball falls at #18/19 Nebraska, 64-39
LINCOLN, Neb. – Despite holding strong defensively for much of the second half, the first-half deficit was too big to overcome for Temple women’s basketball as the Owls dropped a 64-39 decision to #18/19 Nebraska (2-0) on Sunday afternoon at the Devaney Center. Freshman Erica Covile led Temple (1-1) with 10 points, while the Cornhuskers’ Jordan Hooper recorded a double-double … [Read more...] about Temple women’s basketball falls at #18/19 Nebraska, 64-39
Macaulay’s career night leads Owls in season opener, 55-41
PHILADELPHIA – Senior Victoria Macaulay scored a career-tying 21 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Temple women’s basketball to a 55-41 win in the Owls’ season opener against Montana (0-1) on Friday night. The teams were tied at halftime but Temple (1-0) opened the second half on a 12-2 run and never looked back. Sophomore Rateska Brown scored a … [Read more...] about Macaulay’s career night leads Owls in season opener, 55-41
Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After capturing its first Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball title and making the program’s third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, Dayton has been tabbed as the team to beat this season, according to a vote of the league’s 16 head coaches. Richmond and 2009 champion Charlotte rounded out the top three, respectively. Dayton (23-7/12-2) returns six letter … [Read more...] about Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
Juan Fernandez signs professional contract with top Italian team
Courtesy of OwlSports.com. PHILADELPHIA (04/16/12) – Temple University senior guard Juan Fernandez has signed a multi-year contract to play professional basketball for EA7 Olimpia Milano, a top-level Italian team. "We are happy for Juan as this is a tremendous opportunity for him with one of the top European professional clubs," said Temple coach Fran … [Read more...] about Juan Fernandez signs professional contract with top Italian team