December, 2015 - The Temple News

Tyler Matakevich (center) and Tavon Young celebrate during the Owls 17-point victory against Penn State Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. It was the first time Temple defeated the Nittany Lions since 1941. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

‘Something I will never forget’

16 December 2015 Michael Guise

Senior linebacker Tyler Matakevich has claimed 11 awards and honors this month.

Hawks thwart Owls in overtime

13 December 2015 Owen McCue

Sophomore forward Obi Enechionyia’s shot at the buzzer rimmed out as the Owls fell to St. Joe’s 66-65 in overtime Sunday at the Liacouras Center.

Five-guard lineup keys victory against Rams

13 December 2015 Mark McCormick

The Owls defeated Fordham 57-44 Saturday at Rose Hill Gymnasium.

Owls drop third straight in loss to Rams

12 December 2015 Stephen Godwin Jr.

The Owls fell 5-1 to Rhode Island on Friday at the Flyers Skate Zone.

Owls regain footing in win over Sacred Heart

09 December 2015 Mark McCormick

Four of five Owls’ starters scored in double digits in a 92-62 route against Sacred Heart Wednesday.

DeCosey leads Owls in win

09 December 2015 Michael Guise

Quenton DeCosey’s 22 points helped the Owls defeat Penn 77-73 Wednesday night at The Palestra

Faculty Senate calls for Cosby’s degree to be revoked

09 December 2015 Steve Bohnel

A motion, passed Friday, “condemns” Cosby and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Patrick O’Connor for their actions in a lawsuit involving former university employee Andrea Constand.

During Board of Trustees meeting, protesters criticize stadium talks

08 December 2015 Jenny Roberts

Students and community members rallied outside Sullivan Hall to voice concerns about a possible on-campus stadium.

Chairman of the Board Patrick O'Connor addresses trustees during a public meeting Dec. 8. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Trustees to discuss possible on-campus stadium with mayor-elect Jim Kenney

08 December 2015 EJ Smith

Board members and the university’s student body president said trustees are considering the impact a stadium would have on the North Philadelphia community.

Coach Matt Rhule (right) and offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield walk on Chodoff Field during a recent practice. | Daniel Rainville TTN

Rhule, university agree to new six-year deal

07 December 2015 Owen McCue

The university announced Monday that coach Matt Rhule agreed to a new six-year contract that runs through the 2021 season.