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
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A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – Duquesne vs. Temple
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals kick off with a #2/#7 match up between the Duquesne Duke and Temple Owls. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your refresh … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – Duquesne vs. Temple
Streaking Owls Clinch 2 Seed
PHILADELPHIA (Tom Gola Arena) – Four players in double figures and an impressive defensive effort led Temple women’s basketball to a 71-44 win at La Salle (13-16, 7-7) on Saturday afternoon. It was the 13th win in a row for the Owls, who also reached the 20-win plateau for the ninth straight season. Temple (20-8) finishes the Atlantic 10 regular season with a record of 13-1, … [Read more...] about Streaking Owls Clinch 2 Seed
Temple +25 in turnovers, down Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. – Shey Peddy tied the Temple women’s basketball single-game record with 10 steals, also scoring a game-high 22 points as the Owls earned an 84-41 road win at Rhode Island. Temple (18-8, 11-1) won its 11th straight game, forcing 30 turnovers while committing only five of them- a season low. As a team, the Owls recorded 27 steals to tie the program record for a … [Read more...] about Temple +25 in turnovers, down Rhode Island
Huge second half carries Temple over George Washington, 75-54
PHILADELPHIA – With over 64 percent shooting in a 45-point second half, the Temple women’s basketball team got its 10th straight win in a 75-54 decision against visiting George Washington. Five players scored in double figures for the second straight game for the Owls (17-8, 10-1), led by Kristen McCarthy with a game-high 21 points. Victoria Macaulay recorded her third … [Read more...] about Huge second half carries Temple over George Washington, 75-54