Basketball - The Temple News

5 burning questions: Women’s

10 November 2009

Who will take over in the frontcourt for Shenita Landry and Shanea Cotton? It could be junior center Marli Bennett or freshman center Victoria Macaulay, or it could be senior forward Jasmine Stone, who came

Pulling double duty

10 November 2009

Ryan Brooks and Lavoy Allen have to carry the team after three seniors departed.

5 burning questions: Men’s

10 November 2009 Christian Audesirk

Can Temple three-peat as Atlantic Ten champions? The A-10 Conference has preseason No. 21 Dayton as well as Xavier, which is currently ranked No. 36. But, anything can happen. With seven guards on the roster,

Women’s games to watch

10 November 2009 Christian Audesirk

Last year, the Owls defeated then-No. 13 Xavier. This year, they’ll have plenty of opportunities to beat ranked opponents with games against the likes of Auburn, Rutgers, Duke and Xavier both on the road and at home.

Men’s games to watch

10 November 2009 Christian Audesirk

The Owls do not have a Top 25 preseason rank, but they do have a high Strength of Schedule. Temple plays four preseason-ranked opponents this season with three of the four coming at home at the Liacouras Center.

Counting on experience

10 November 2009 Kyle Gauss

Returning players like LaKeisha Eaddy and Kristen McCarthy and freshman Victoria Macaulay hope to lead the women back to the NCAA Tournament.

Prime spot at the point

10 November 2009

Senior LaKeisha Eaddy took on the job of point guard last year for the first time ever. She led the Owls with 165 assists, averaged 11.1 points per game (second on the team) and recorded 83 steals last season.

Dunphy looking for scoring help alongside Christmas

10 November 2009 Anthony Stipa

The likes of Semaj Inge, Ryan Brooks and Lavoy Allen will have to step up and help put points on the board.

His eyes are on the prize

10 November 2009 Todd Orodenker

The fun-loving senior is looking to add to the tradition of great guard play at Temple.

Shooting for three

10 November 2009

The men’s basketball team looks to win its third straight Atlantic Ten Championship for the first time in school history.