February, 2015 - The Temple News

Owls top East Carolina, extend streak

14 February 2015 Ibrahim Jacobs

Will Cummings led the way with 17 points, while Jaylen Bond snared 16 rebounds to help Temple to a 66-53 victory Saturday.

Owls blow third-period lead in playoff loss

14 February 2015 Stephen Godwin Jr.

Rowan netted three unanswered goals in the third period to top the Owls in a MACH playoff, 4-3.

Tennis teams sweep

13 February 2015 Dalton Balthaser

The women’s team defeated Binghamton University, while the men’s squad topped Philadelphia University Friday.

Ice hockey notebook: Owls eyeing unfinished business

12 February 2015 Stephen Godwin Jr.

Temple will attempt to knock off Rowan this Friday in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs.

Members of the team, including Nicole Barretta and Kira Gensler, celebrate during the team's 10-9 win Wednesday. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Tiernan’s late heroics lift Owls in season opener

11 February 2015 Andrew Parent

Junior Nicole Tiernan’s free-position goal in overtime proved the difference in Temple’s 10-9 victory against the Retrievers Wednesday.

Southern swing unkind to Owls

11 February 2015 Owen McCue

After a loss to Tulane Saturday, Temple capped a two-game road trip with a 75-67 loss to Tulsa Tuesday.

Senior guard Jesse Morgan holds the ball on offense in Temple's 75-59 triumph against Cincinnati Tuesday. Morgan had 12 points in the win. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

In rematch, Owls drop Cincinnati

10 February 2015 Andrew Parent

After missing Temple’s loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 17 to injury, senior guard Will Cummings netted 21 points in the Owls’ 75-59 victory against the Bearcats Tuesday night.

Alex Rojas-Garcia’s sister Aleida Silva-Garcia (left), son Alex Jr., sister Enid Rojas and daughter Brianna hold candles at a vigil for him in Feltonville on Feb. 7. | JENNY KERRIGAN TTN

A search for justice

10 February 2015 Joe Brandt

Alex Rojas-Garcia, an advertising major, was shot and killed Jan. 24 in Feltonville. His family is committed to telling his story.

A crash into reality

10 February 2015 Jenelle Janci

A summer night full of potential romance turns traumatic after a car accident.

To fall in love with anyone, don’t do this

10 February 2015 Alexa Bricker

A student responds to an essay published in the New York Times claiming that a set of questions and a time limit can lead to love.