2016 - The Temple News

Temple clinches spot in AAC title game with win against East Carolina

27 November 2016 Evan Easterling

The Owls scored 27 straight points in their 37-10 win against East Carolina on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field to win the American Athletic Conference’s East Division and claim a spot in the conference title game.

Owls stave off second-half comeback to beat second straight ranked team

25 November 2016 Evan Easterling

Temple had a 20-point halftime lead, but held on to win 81-77 against No. 19 West Virginia University at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Friday.

Seniors shine in final game of careers

25 November 2016 Kevin Schaeffer

Seniors Tyler Davis, Kirsten Overton and Caroline Grattan made significant contributions in the Owls’ 3-1 win against the Golden Hurricane on Sunday at McGonigle Hall.

Owls earn upset victory on Thanksgiving

24 November 2016 Evan Easterling

Temple overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat No. 25 Florida State University 89-86 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Mustangs end Owls’ bid for conference title

23 November 2016 Kevin Schaeffer

The Owls now need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament after their four-set loss to Southern Methodist on Friday.

Owls open up men’s basketball Ring of Honor

20 November 2016 Evan Easterling

Four former men’s basketball players were named to the Temple Basketball Ring of Honor during halftime of Sunday’s game at the Liacouras Center.

Temple bounces back against Manhattan

20 November 2016 Kevin Schaeffer

After two straight losses, Temple defeated Manhattan 88-67 on Sunday at the Liacouras Center.

Large fourth-quarter run dooms Owls against Florida

20 November 2016 Evan Easterling

Temple suffered its first defeat of the year, 83-76, to the University of Florida Saturday at the Patriot Gym in Ocala, Florida.

Steinsberger earns Top 10 finish in final event of fall season

20 November 2016 Tessa Sayers

Graduate student Marc Steinsberger finished sixth to help Temple earn an eight place finish at the IC4A Championships in the Bronx, New York on Saturday.

Passing attack leads Owls one step closer to division title

19 November 2016 Owen McCue

Temple beat Tulane 31-0 at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans on Saturday to win its fifth straight game.