Gymnastics - The Temple News

Following unrest, a new approach

12 January 2016 Julie Christie

After the mid-season suspension and later firing of former coach Aaron Murphy, the department sought out a new staff, headed by Umme Salim-Beasley.

Owls fall in Salim-Beasley’s coaching debut

04 January 2016 Michael Guise

In the team’s first competition of 2016, the Owls lost to Central Michigan 193.425-188.900 in Umme Salim-Beasley’s coaching debut.

Women’s gymnastics coach Aaron Murphy. | Allan Barnes TTN

Murphy fired after internal investigation

24 March 2015 Avery Maehrer

The contract of the suspended women’s gymnastics coach will not be renewed for next season.

Tumultuous season ends at ECAC Championships

21 March 2015 Greg Frank

Temple capped its season Saturday with a fifth-place finish out of six teams in the ECAC Championships.

Gymnastics drops dual meet at Cornell

07 March 2015 Greg Frank

The Owls took a step back Saturday after posting improved scores in their previous competition last weekend.

Owls finish last in quad meet

01 March 2015 Greg Frank

The women’s gymnastics team posted a season-high mark in the floor exercise, despite a fourth-place finish Saturday.

Interim head coach Dierdre Mattocks Bertotti (right) was promoted from her normal position of assistant coach for the team. | Brianna Spause TTN

As coach is investigated, Owls compete

17 February 2015 EJ Smith

The women’s gymnastics team hosted a meet last Saturday, days after the announced suspension of Aaron Murphy.

Owls earn second-place finish in Ken Anderson Memorial Invite

14 February 2015 Greg Frank

In its first meet after coach Aaron Murphy’s indefinite suspension, Temple scored 191.700 to finish second out of five teams at McGonigle Hall Saturday.

Despite season-best mark, Owls fall to Penn

07 February 2015 Greg Frank

Alexis Arena and Kerry Arone led the Owls in a losing effort Saturday.

Following multiple injuries, Rakus returns to competition

03 February 2015 Greg Frank

After missing two years, Rakus has moved to uneven bars in her last year.