Sports - The Temple News

Seniors prep to say goodbye

03 March 2009

Three Owls will play their last game at the Liacouras Center Thursday against St. Joe’s.

Men and women on different paths

03 March 2009

The men’s team has played itself out of at-large contention while the women’s recent surge has made them close to a “lock” for the NCAA Tournament later this month.

In search of more than just a City 6

03 March 2009

As the Owls break for the spring recess, coach Steve Mauro hopes his squad can make a run in the conference.

Injuries force young players to step up

03 March 2009 Eric Pellini

With ace Dina Senkina out, players like Josephine Bergman have taken on larger roles. The Owls are off to a 6-4 start.

Owls down G.W., clinch No. 2 seed

01 March 2009

Kristen McCarthy had 15 points to lead the women’s basketball team to a hard-fought win in the nation’s capital. The Owls will also be the No. 2 seed in next weekend’s A-10 Tournament.

Owls stunned by La Salle

26 February 2009

The Explorers came into the Liacouras Center and took it to the men’s basketball team, as Rodney Green’s 22 points led the visitors to a 70-63 victory.

Owls end Xavier’s perfect conference record with upset

25 February 2009

Owls win 21st straight home conference game as they send off their two seniors

Freshman guard Kristen McCarthy has delivered plenty of offensive firepower for the Owls this year. She is averaging 8.4 points per game and has vaulted into the starting rotation for coach Tonya Cardoza’s squad.

Freshman-laden lacrosse squad is ready for A-10 title defense

24 February 2009 Christian Audesirk

Coach Bonnie Rosen led the Owls to the conference championship last season. But now, they look to retain the crown with nine rookies on the team roster.

Both men’s and women’s teams finish in fourth place

24 February 2009 Justin Boylan

Each set of Owls went to Kingston, R.I., and came out in fourth place in the A-10 Championships last weekend. Coach Eric Mobley was pleased with the way his team performed.