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01/08/2026

Temple knocked off East Carolina 75-67 to extend its win streak to seven games Wednesday night at The Liacouras Center. This is the Owls’ longest win streak since the 20-14-15 season.

Temple’s defense prevented the Pirates from taking advantage of its offensive dry spells. The Owls never relinquished their lead and locked down ECU’s leading scorer Jordan Riley in the first half. Temple held Riley to just six points, as it took a comfortable 36-21 lead into the locker room.

The Owls cruised against the Pirates in the early parts of the second half, extending their lead to as many as 18. However, ECU refused to go down quietly and began to fight back in the final 10 minutes. The Pirates trailed by as little as five points with four minutes left before Temple made the necessary free throws down the stretch to ensure ECU could not recover.

“We told our guys at halftime, ‘Hey, they're going to ramp it up. They're going to go on a run. We've got to be ready,’” said head coach Adam Fisher. “I know we got a little stagnant and didn't score as much as we would have liked in parts of that second half. But winning is hard. So again, I'm really proud of our guys and I thought it took everybody to prepare the right way and then to get this win here tonight.”

Temple will get on the road to face Memphis on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.

Temple extended its win streak to seven games with its 75-67 victory against East Carolina Wednesday night.

01/07/2026

Temple tallied 22 points using Wichita State’s 25 turnovers in its 70-50 win Tuesday night. The Owls achieved their first American Conference win of the season, boasting four double-digit scorers.

Temple applied defensive pressure early, zapping the Shockers for 10 first-quarter turnovers. The Owls’ defensive efforts and six points each from forwards Jaleesa Molina and Saniyah Craig gave them an 18-11 lead entering the second quarter. Wichita State leveled the score at 21, but Temple kept it at arm’s length with a 9-0 run that guided it to a 32-23 advantage heading into the locker room.

The Owls showed no mercy, making their first three field-goal attempts of the second half while the Shockers’ offense continued to suffer. Wichita State posted more turnovers than made shots in the frame, allowing Temple to take a 50-34 lead into the fourth quarter. Guard Kaylah Turner scored nine of her 13 points in the frame as well. The Owls spent the last 10 minutes emptying their bench, coasting to their seventh victory of the season.

Temple will take on Tulsa at Reynolds Center on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Temple forced 25 turnovers in the 70-50 win against Wichita State Tuesday night.

01/04/2026

Temple guard Tristen Taylor’s game-tying triple didn’t fall as the Owls fell to UTSA 50-47 for their first conference-opening loss under head coach Diane Richardson Saturday afternoon.

Both offenses started the game slowly, but the Owls had the 8-7 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Taylor was their only constant in the frame, scoring four points. Temple’s offense continued to struggle, which allowed the Roadrunners to take a seven-point lead after a 10-0 run.

UTSA held a 25-18 advantage at halftime as the Owls shot 8-33 from the field and missed all 12 three-point attempts. The Roadrunners built on their momentum at the start of the second half, ballooning their advantage to 13 three minutes in. Taylor scored seven straight points, attempting to sn**ch the lead back, but they didn’t build on the run.

Temple’s true comeback attempt didn’t come until the final two minutes. The Owls embarked on a 6-0 run to trim the deficit to two with 22 seconds left. UTSA guard Ereauna Hardaway split a pair of free throws, but Taylor’s missed three-point attempt ended the game.

“UTSA played really, really hard,” Richardson said. “I don't think we played hard enough. We waited until the fourth quarter to play Temple basketball. We cannot go through the conference like that and that's gonna be a reality and it's got to change.”
Temple will visit Wichita State on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

Temple shot 28.1% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range in its 50-47 loss to UTSA Saturday afternoon.

01/03/2026

Temple beat UTSA 76-57 behind 23 points from guard Gavin Griffiths and a career-high 12 assists from guard Jordan Mason Saturday afternoon. The Owls took an 8-4 lead, courtesy of six offensive rebounds in the opening five-and-a-half minutes and a groove in the paint.

Temple thrived down low all game, totalling 32 paint-points. It outrebounded the Roadrunners 44-35 and grabbed eight more offensive boards. The Owls never let go of the lead, but didn’t fall into a rhythm immediately, making just six of their first 20 field-goal attempts. UTSA started in a similar slump, missing 10 of its first 13 shots.

The Roadrunners trimmed their deficit to one point, but couldn’t maintain it and went into halftime trailing 39-30. Griffiths missed six of his first seven triples but caught fire in the second half, scoring 17 of his points in the frame. UTSA made another push, but the Owls kept their composure and ended the game on a 10-2 run for their sixth consecutive win.

“All our guys, it's 15 beats five,” said head coach Adam Fisher. “When you have that and nobody cares about anything besides one result. I think that's what this group's starting to do.”
Temple will remain home to face East Carolina on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.

Temple took down UTSA Saturday afternoon behind guard Gavin Griffiths’ 23 points.

01/02/2026

Through the year’s rapid transformation of higher education by the second Trump Administration’s increased immigration policing and changes to grants and welfare systems, the Temple News published articles ranging from breaking news to deeper investigations of the Temple campus and community.

Here are the top 10 News stories of 2025.

Read about the biggest news stories of 2025, from second Trump administration policy changes to increased immigration policing.

01/02/2026

From the top of the year to its tail end, 2025 was a series of unforgettable moments. From grassroots protests and festivals rooted in Philadelphia’s communities to global movements that found their way to its streets, our team of photographers bore witness to it all.

Here are The Temple News’ top 10 photos of 2025.

Through January’s first days, summer’s stillness and the last months of the year, our dedicated team of photographers documented a collection of pivotal and unforgettable moments.

12/31/2025

Temple athletics had an up-and-down 2025. The on-field, or court, performances left much to be desired across the 18 athletic programs. All sports totaled just one collective postseason win and multiple teams endured their worst season in years.

Despite the results, there were plenty of heartwarming stories. Temple gave young children with severe illnesses or disabilities the chance to experience their dream of being a part of a team through a partnership. A football player overcame cancer twice and the death of a family member to eventually fulfill his dream of playing FBS football. A men’s basketball player found a new home with a familiar face following devastating injuries.

The Temple News’ Sports desk has compiled a list of its top 10 stories in 2025.

From a Big 5 legend retiring, players working through hardships and injuries and Temple Football featured on an ESPN+ show, here are the top Sports stories of 2025.

12/31/2025

Temple had three players score at least 15 points in its 76-73 win against Charlotte Tuesday night. The Owls earned their first conference victory of the season, behind 50.9% shooting from the field and 50% accuracy from three-point range. Temple won its fifth consecutive game — its longest win streak under head coach Adam Fisher.

The Owls began in rhythm, launching a 10-0 run en route to a five-point lead eight minutes into the game. Temple’s defense goaded the 49ers into multiple scoring droughts, but they were unable to fully take control. Instead, Charlotte ended the first half on an 8-2 run as the Owls entered the locker room with a 36-30 advantage.

Temple played the last 20 minutes with more urgency, taking their largest lead of the game at 12 midway into the half. The Owls put the 49ers into the bonus, however, and they trimmed their deficit to five. Charlotte shot 20-24 from the free throw line in the second half, but Temple remained composed and prevented its late comeback attempt. Guards Jordan Mason, Derrian Ford and Aiden Tobiason led the way, with 18, 17 and 15 points respectively.

Temple will continue conference action at The Liacouras Center against UTSA on Jan. 3 at noon.

Temple Men’s Basketball took down Charlotte 76-73 Tuesday night despite the 49ers’ late comeback attempt.

12/28/2025

The Temple community and the world of higher education faced an evolving landscape in 2025. The beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term brought challenges regarding DEI initiatives and immigration policies. Amid a polarized political climate, students also dealt with the rise of individualism and self-discovery.

The Temple News’ Opinion team was dedicated to covering these changes and voicing the opinions of the student body through the anxiety-inducing changes at the federal and university level.

Read about The Temple News’ top columns and op-eds of the year.

From the start of President Donald Trump’s second term to media trends, here are the top 10 columns and op-eds of 2025.

12/28/2025

Our Features desk captured national issues this year: the Trump administration’s immigration policies, an affordability crisis and political violence.

But through performative male fundraisers, inner-city rodeos and the Eagles Super Bowl LIX triumph, the Temple community also found reason to celebrate another year.

Read about The Temple News’ top Features stories of 2025 at the link below.

Take a trip down Features lane, passing government legislation and notable alumni with this year’s top Features stories.

12/27/2025

Temple quarterback Tyler Douglas entered the transfer portal, 247 Sports reported Friday afternoon. Douglas spent three seasons with the Owls, where he played in just six games. He didn’t record any passing attempts, but tallied 34 rushing yards off 16 attempts.

The Owls’ quarterback depth is sparse as Simon and McCoy are graduating in the spring. Temple already started rebuilding, recruiting quarterbacks Lamar Best, Brody Norman and Brady Palmer as part of its 33-player addition from the early signing day period on Dec. 3.

Temple Football quarterback Tyler Douglas enters transfer portal after three seasons with the Owls.

12/26/2025

Another year has ended and 2025 brought more negatives than positives for Temple Athletics.

The football program progressed, the women’s basketball team won 20 games again and fencing won another championship. But at the same time, only one team across all sports achieved a postseason win, as most missed their respective conference tournaments altogether.

Wins and losses aside, 2025 was filled with storylines. The Temple News compiled some of the most notable stories from Temple Athletics this year.

Temple saw a lot of programs experience underwhelming seasons in 2025, but most have a promising young core for future success.

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