Men's Basketball - The Temple News

Kopp: Point guard dilemma

31 December 2008

With Juan Fernandez now in uniform, coach Fran Dunphy has some decision to make about the point guard position.

Villanova forces Owls into disappearing act

29 December 2008

The Owls had an eight point lead in the second half, but that quickly went away in a 62-45 loss to No. 15 Villanova.

Despite career days, it was a team effort

14 December 2008

Sure Dionte Christmas and Sergio Olmos had great games, but the rest of the Owls also stepped up in the upset win over No. 8 Tennessee.

Upset city: Owls top No. 8 Tennessee, 88-72

13 December 2008

Behind Christmas’ 35-point outburst and a career day from Olmos, the Owls knocked-off Tennessee to score a major upset.

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.