Men's Basketball - The Temple News

Mediocre start not a problem

09 December 2008

A new guard is expected to join the basketball team.

Role players step up in victory

09 December 2008

Semaj Inge and Ryan Brooks filled the void left by Dionte Christmas as the Owls’ senior guard netted just two points in his team’s 65-59 win over Penn State last Saturday.

A real team effort

06 December 2008

With Dionte Christmas only scoring two points, the Owls relied on the entire squad to down Penn State, 65-59.

Home un-sweet home

04 December 2008

The Owls couldn’t muster much offense or get key defensive stops, losing the home opener to Miami (Ohio), 68-52.

Coles knows the meaning of ‘heart’

02 December 2008

“To have heart.” Ever hear that? Of course you have. The phrase is uttered at least once on every sports telecast, regardless of the sport.

Injuries plague frontcourt early in season

02 December 2008

Sergio Olmos was sidelined for the Owls’ first four games due to a sprained ankle, while his counterpart Lavoy Allen held down the fort. But once Olmos was set to return to the lineup, Allen went down with a broken thumb that caused him to miss Saturday’s game at Buffalo.

Second half recovery

22 November 2008

Behind a 29-point outing from senior guard Dionte Christmas, the Owls made up for a poor opening half and beat Lafayette, 71-55.

Grades from Charleston

18 November 2008

Sports Editor Todd Orodenker hands out the first report card of the season.

Freshmen get time in first-half runs

18 November 2008

The Owls efficiently downed East Tennessee State and the College of Charleston but couldn’t get past Clemson in the Championship. Still, the team was pleased with its results.

Pressed off

16 November 2008

The Owls couldn’t handle the Clemson press, as they fell, 76-72, in the finals of the Charleston Classic.