Temple Owls - The Temple News

Temple had its chances, but couldn’t find a finishing touch in Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Fordham.

Kelly Farrell netted two goals, including the eventual game-winner, to help the Owls clinch a school-record seventh consecutive win in a row.

The Owls dropped matches to Boston College, Northern Kentucky and Long Island University-Brooklyn in the LIU-Brooklyn Invitational this weekend.

Matt Kaycon paced the men’s team to a third overall finish, while Jenna Dubrow led the women to a fourth-place performance at Belmont Plateau Friday.

Owls coach Ryan Frain talked of his use of the “suicide” drill in practice.

After missing the ACHA regionals three consecutive seasons, the Owls’ seniors have one year left to qualify for the postseason tournament.

Despite an improved second half, the Owls fell to Duke for their first lost of the season Sunday, 3-0.

Volleyball will be looking to address its defense this fall, while it moves on without 2014 graduate Gabriella Matautia.

The Owls knocked off Niagra, hosting Syracuse and Delaware State en route to winning the Syracuse Tournament Sunday.

A 30-minute lightning delay made for an interesting subplot in the Owls’ 3-0 blanking of Sacramento State Sunday.