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Martin seeks growth as junior

01 December 2015 Tom Dougherty

Center Safiya Martin’s 23 rebounds lead the team after the first five games of 2015.

Owls’ defense stifles No. 21 Memphis

21 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

Temple upset Memphis, the No. 21 team in the College Football Playoff Rankings, 31-12 Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field and the Owls are now one win away from the conference title game.

Depth plays role in Owls’ season-opening victory

17 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

Fourteen players appeared in the team’s 97-91 win against the University of Florida Friday.

Seniors’ bond extends off the court

17 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

Senior captains Sandra Sydlik and Alyssa Drachslin have played 84 games together.

A lengthy absence

10 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

The Owls look to earn a NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since the 2012-13 season.

Butts taking on role as floor general

10 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

With the departure of Tyonna Williams, Alliya Butts is the lead guard.

Sydlik, Owls using practice to prepare for end of conference slate

10 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

The team has six games in the American Athletic Conference remaining on its 2015 schedule.

For Davis, athletic roots run deep

03 November 2015 Tom Dougherty

Tyler Davis’ father and grandfather were professional athletes.

Jessica Castro, a practicing Wiccan, uses an athame and wand to channel energy in nature. | Margo Reed TTN

Contemporary witchcraft

27 October 2015 Tom Dougherty

Witchcraft is evolving to meet the needs of its modern practitioners.

Owls refocus in conference play

27 October 2015 Tom Dougherty

Temple is 7-3 after 10 conference games.