Basketball - The Temple News

Fernandez, Owls down Duquesne

15 February 2009

Behind 19 points from Juan Fernandez, the men’s basketball team picked up a big road victory over the Duquesne Dukes.

Owls swoop past the Hawks again

15 February 2009

A 26-6 run in the second half and senior forward Shanea Cotton’s 19 points led Temple past Saint Joseph’s, 60-48. Charlotte, the No.2 team in the Atlantic Ten Conference, looms on Wednesday.

Owls survive late St. Joe’s rally

12 February 2009

The men’s basketball team won the game, 61-59, but it didn’t come easy, as the Owls missed six free-throws down the stretch after leading by 10 with 54 seconds to go.

Hard work pays off for Williams

10 February 2009

Craig Williams spent his first year and a half on the bench, but after unexpectedly starting Jan. 5, he’s suddenly become a major contributor.

Best Big 5 rivalry not a Holy War

10 February 2009

The battle with St. Joseph’s means more after last years’ classics.

Striving to turn the ball less than 15 times a game, the Owls are averaging 19 turnovers per game this season.
That has become a problem for coach Tonya Cardoza and her squad, who have a 0.82 assist-to-turnover ratio.

TTN Video: Owls beat Rhode Island 68-62

09 February 2009

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Owls hold on to beat Rhode Island

08 February 2009

Behind 23 points and 13 rebounds from Lavoy Allen, the men’s basketball team survived a late run to beat the Rams, 68-62.

McCarthy paces Owls over Saint Louis

08 February 2009

A career-high 19 points from freshman forward Kristen McCarthy led the Owls to a 76-56 win over the Billikens. Three other players also scored in double-figures behind 52 percent shooting from the field.

Xavier too much for Owls

05 February 2009

Unable to contain B.J. Raymond and Derrick Brown, Xavier beat the men’s basketball team, 83-74.