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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Owls’ offense thrives in Cherry and White game

Quarterback Jaxon Smolik completed 15 of his 19 passes in the annual spring game Saturday afternoon.

Owls take down Commodores on senior day

Temple handed Vanderbilt its first conference loss with a 10-4 win Saturday afternoon.

WBB center Timya Grice commits to Temple

The former Arizona State forward is Temple’s second transfer addition of the offseason.

WBB guard Shayla Smith commits to Temple

The former Penn State guard averaged 2.6 points in her freshman year.

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Jamai Felt enters transfer portal

The forward posted 3.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 23 starts this season.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Kelian Cedano enters transfer portal 

The guard scored 120 points during two seasons as a reserve at Temple.

Babatunde Durodola enters transfer portal

The sophomore averaged 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds this season.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
 Aiden Tobiason enters transfer portal, commits to Syracuse

The sophomore averaged 10.5 more points per game than last season.

Horoshko finds success after limited playing time

Goalkeeper Riley Horoshko did not play at all last season, but is now one of the best goalies in the American Conference.

Pruitt looks to make an impact in new era of college athletics

As college athletics shifts, Jackson Pruitt has become an active voice for student-athletes.

Gezer’s trust in process carries him through life 

Atakan Gezer’s process-oriented focus has motored his five-year coaching career and helped him overcome cancer.

Monday, April 6, 2026
Brianna Mead enters transfer portal

The guard averaged 3.2 points per game in her lone season with the Owls.

Savannah Curry enters transfer portal

The guard started 25 games and averaged 7.4 points this season.

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Owls pick up first conference win against Monarchs

Temple ended its four game losing streak with a 17-7 win against Old Dominion Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Drew Alexander enters transfer portal

The guard was Temple’s most productive reserve last season, averaging 5.3 points.

Monday, March 30, 2026
Here’s who raised their stock at 2026 Pro Day

Temple held its annual Pro Day on March 19, where some players may have improved their NFL chances.

Kyrstin Johnson enters transfer portal

The gymnast spent two seasons with the Owls, during which her Kendrick Lamar floor routine went viral.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Owls fall to James Madison for fourth straight loss

Temple allowed six straight goals after halftime in its 16-10 loss to James Madison Saturday afternoon.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Javier Morton sues NCAA for another year of eligibility 

The former safety spent two seasons at Temple, two at Nebraska and one at Garden City Community College.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Owls’ hot start gives them confidence for conference action

Temple had its best start since 1988 and is ready to compete for an American Conference title.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Temple tops fundraising leaderboard for Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Head coach Diane Richardson spearheaded the American Conference and Kay Yow Cancer Fund partnership to give a $50,000 grant to the UAB O’Neal Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Ozturk’s connections propel her growth with Owls

Irmak Ozturk’s strong chemistry with her teammates has helped her thrive on and off the court.

Owls look to establish themselves in first season with new conference

Temple strives to qualify for the NCAA Championships in its first season with the Mid-American Conference.

Fencing uses family culture to capture 30th straight NIWFA championship

Temple overcame injuries and a young roster to go 26-11 and win another NIWFA title.

Forde’s pursuit of excellence fuels historic career

Head coach Elvis Forde has always made sacrifices to succeed, whether as a coach or two-time Olympian.

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Owls come up short against Pirates

Temple never led in its 8-7 loss to East Carolina Saturday afternoon.

Temple hosts annual Pro Day

Twelve former Owls participated in various drills in front of NFL scouts on Thursday.

Friday, March 20, 2026
Jaleesa Molina enters transfer portal

The forward averaged a career-high 9.9 points last season.

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Owls fall short after late-season crumble

Temple lost in the first round of the American Conference tournament, finishing the season with a 16-16 record.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Pa. universities, community colleges grapple with challenges before budget committee

Lawmakers wonder about the need to 'right size' the state’s higher education landscape.

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Owls overwhelmed by Bulls in conference-opener

Temple had 14 less shots than South Florida in its 11-10 loss Saturday afternoon to start American Conference action.

Friday, March 13, 2026
Doyle hits her stride at Temple

Aly Doyle is focused on replicating her legendary high-school success at Temple.

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Temple goes home without a win in American Conference tournament

Temple fell to Florida Atlantic 63-59 Wednesday night in the first round of the American Conference tournament.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Owls’ season ends at hands of Roadrunners

Temple shot 32.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range in its 59-51 loss to UTSA in the second round of the American Conference tournament.

Climbing the mountain: What to know for Temple’s game against UTSA

Temple is taking on a UTSA team it lost to twice in the regular season after beating Tulane in the first round of the American tournament.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Turner’s 31 points advance Owls to second round

Guard Kaylah Turner went 3-3 from three-point range in overtime of Temple’s 86-77 win against Tulane in the first round of the American Conference tournament.

Owls ready to bounce back in American Conference tournament

Temple stumbled to the tenth seed in the American Conference tournament after it finished the season going 1-7.

Owls strive to enter conference tournament with clean slate

Temple holds the seventh seed in the American Conference and aims to win the tournament for the first time in program history.

Curry’s emergence to benefit Owls in conference tournament

Temple guard Savannah Curry averaged 10.8 points in Temple’s final nine games of the regular season.

Owls have the talent necessary for a March run

Temple has the talent to prove the preseason expectations right despite a 14-16 regular season.

Tobiason’s offensive boost fuels his sophomore season

Guard Aiden Tobiason averages 10.7 more points than last season as he stepped up as a scorer on a team that lost its top seven point leaders from last year.

Three Owls to watch in women’s American tournament

Big performances from three athletes could play a role in Temple’s chase for an American Conference title.

Three Owls to watch in men’s American tournament

Here’s who can be the x-factor if Temple makes a run in the American Conference tournament.

Monday, March 9, 2026
Philly college hoops roundup: Villanova eyes Big East run, other teams need a miracle

We're less than a week away from Selection Sunday, and two weeks from the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia, where Friday and Sunday games will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Sunday, March 8, 2026
Owls close regular season with loss to Tulsa

Temple will be the No. 10 seed in the American Conference tournament following its 78-76 loss to Tulsa Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Temple ends regular season with momentum

Temple beat Florida Atlantic 84-56 Saturday afternoon in the final game before the American Conference tournament.

Owls win streak slashed by Scarlet Knights

Temple midfielder Brooke Mazzei and attacker Amelia Wright each scored four goals in its 17-16 loss to Rutgers Saturday afternoon.

Thursday, March 5, 2026
Owls clinch spot in American Conference tournament

Temple made 13 three-pointers to fuel an 89-60 win against Tulane Thursday night.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Owls escape Tigers in overtime

Temple came back from a five-point deficit in its 13-12 overtime win against Towson Wednesday evening.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Owls crushed by Bulls’ offensive stampede

Temple scored its least amount of points since 2022 in its 82-36 loss to South Florida Tuesday night.

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