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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Unrivaled displays women’s basketball support

Temple attended the first professional women’s basketball game in Philadelphia since 1998, when Unrivaled came to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan. 30.

COLUMN: Owls need Mason to remain competitive

Temple guard Jordan Mason is Temple’s backbone and the team needs his scoring and facilitating to make it past the American Conference tournament.

Wright ready to excel on the field after injury

Temple attacker Amelia Wright thought she had suffered a season-ending injury, but it only lit a fire under her to return and carry that spark into her final year.

Griffiths finds his home at Temple 

Temple guard Gavin Griffiths’ sense of humor has made him a locker room staple while helping the Owls to a 15-8 record.

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Owls fall short to Mean Green

Temple committed 20 turnovers in its 69-66 loss to North Texas Saturday afternoon.

Tobiason’s career-high leads Owls to win

Temple guard Aiden Tobiason scored a career-high 27 points in the 81-73 win against East Carolina Saturday afternoon.

Friday, February 6, 2026
Second-half comeback leads Owls to win

Temple scored eight straight goals in the second half to take down Delaware 12-10 in the season opener.

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Owls look to bounce back with more experience in 2026 

Temple recorded just four wins last season, but is ready to put those shortcomings behind it and find success again.

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Owls take down Bulls in final seconds

Temple guard Aiden Tobiason scored a game-high 22 points in its 79-78 win against South Florida Saturday night.

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Owls hang on against Green Wave

Temple guard Kaylah Turner surpassed 1,000 career points in the Owls’ 67-65 win against Tulane Saturday night.

Friday, January 30, 2026
The Assist: giving flowers to women’s basketball legends

Melanie Page’s “Can’t Retire From This” project held an event highlighting the history and importance of women’s basketball Thursday night.

Owls know what must be done to turn season around

Temple suffers from multiple lingering issues that have led it to a 9-11 start to the 2025-26 season.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Owls fall to 49ers in overtime

Temple lost to Charlotte 80-76 in overtime Wednesday night despite the 49ers never leading after the 17-minute mark of the second half.

Temple falls flat against Rice

Temple shot 34.4% from the field in its 65-56 loss to Rice Wednesday night.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Adams-Kim brings “unimaginable joy” to Temple

Foilist Natalie Adams-Kim's devotion to fencing led her to joining the Owls as a walk-on in 2024 and becoming a leader on a championship program.

Owls positioned for another successful campaign

With Temple’s freshmen acclimated, the team is taking a day-by-day approach to reach its 30th consecutive NIFWA championship.

Washington supports Temple both in competition and community

Former guard Demi Washington is juggling her new role as chief of staff while pursuing her goals of becoming a therapist.

Transfer portal success sets Temple up for 2026 

Temple added 22 transfers and retained several key players during the transfer portal window.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Taylor leads Temple’s comeback against Charlotte

Temple tied the second-largest comeback in NCAA Women’s Basketball history behind guard Tristen Taylor’s career-high 32 points Saturday afternoon.

Owls take down Roadrunners

Temple guard Derrian Ford scored 21 points, for 1,000 on his career in the 70-64 win against UTSA.

Friday, January 23, 2026
Owls go through roster overhaul in new season

Temple has a fresh roster, no captains and the preparation to kick off a new era.

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Owls’ close connection guides them through the season 

Temple immediately bonded during the preseason and is using its cohesion to work toward its goals.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Temple holds on against Rice

Temple had four players score in double-figures in its 69-65 win against Rice Wednesday night.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Owls escape Bulls in fourth quarter

Temple boasted four double-digit scorers in its 86-83 win against South Florida Tuesday night.

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Temple crumbles late, falls to Florida Atlantic

Temple recorded a season-high 15 turnovers in its 79-73 loss to Florida Atlantic Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Owls unravel against Pirates

Temple recorded 14 turnovers, which East Carolina converted into 22 points in the Owls’ 81-65 loss Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
3,000 Philly-area security guards get pay raises with new union contract

A union representing around 3,000 security guards who work in the Philly area, including on the Drexel, Temple and Penn campuses, ratified a four-year contract with some of the area's biggest...

Friday, February 21, 2025
Big 5 great Fran Dunphy to retire as La Salle's head coach

Dunphy, a fixture of Philadelphia basketball for decades as the head coach for Penn, Temple, and then La Salle, is calling it a career.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
What you need to know about the Big 5 Classic at Wells Fargo Center

The local college basketball event returns for a second year and looks to build upon the city's decades-long hoops history.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Temple University unveils plans for new 199,000-square-foot media, performing arts building

Temple University has unveiled plans for a new home for the Klein College of Media and Communication and the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts. The 199,000-square-foot building will be...

Monday, March 18, 2024
Temple's miracle run to Amercian Championship final ends in loss to UAB

The Temple Owls' sudden and improbable run was stopped short on the doorstep of a bid into March Madness.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Prepare for the Big 5 Classic at the Wells Fargo Center this weekend

What you need to know about the first Big 5 Classic at the Wells Fargo Center.

Monday, November 27, 2023
Are rents rising in your Philly neighborhood? Don’t blame the baristas

Geoff Moss asked baristas around Philadelphia their opinions about gentrification in the city and how coffee shops play a part in the book 'Barista in the City,' which he co-authored with Keith...

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Funeral for JoAnne A. Epps, Temple University's president, to be held on Friday

Funeral details have been announced for JoAnne A. Epps, Temple University's president, who died on Tuesday after falling ill at a campus event. There will be a public viewing from 1 to 7 p.m. on...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
JoAnne A. Epps, Temple's acting president, dies after suffering 'sudden episode' during campus event

Joanne Epps, 72, acting president of Temple University, died Tuesday after falling ill while attending a memorial service on campus for Charles L. Blockson.

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Man who allegedly shot three women outside of hookah lounge in North Philly gets some of his charges dropped

Eryk Leach Gilliam had assault charges dropped by a judge in Philadelphia after he got into a scuffle with a security guard after he was pushed out of The Hubble Bubble Hookah Lounge in North...

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Temple offers college credit to lifeguards who work at city pools this summer

Temple students can receive three college credits for working as lifeguards at city pools this summer, as part of a new partnership between the university and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Big 5 adds Drexel, introduces triple-header format at the Wells Fargo Center

Drexel is officially in now, and beginning this season, the Big 5 will operate under a new series format that will culminate with a six-team triple-header at the Wells Fargo Center on December 2...

Monday, March 20, 2023
Report: Sam Cassell has 'drawn interest' for Temple's head coach opening

Sixers assistant coach Sam Cassell has 'drawn interest' from Temple for their men's basketball head coaching job.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Aaron McKie steps down as Temple Basketball coach

Temple alum and former Sixer Aaron McKie stepped down as the men's basketball head coach, the school announced Monday.

Sunday, March 12, 2023
No City 6 school makes Men's NCAA Tournament for first time since 1977

In an embarrassing turn of events, 2023 will be the first year since 1977 that no City 6 school (Penn, Villanova, Drexel, La Salle, Temple, Saint Joseph's) will make the Men's NCAA Tournament

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Big 5 March Madness check in: Will Philly be completely blanked on the bracket?

Can any of Philly's Big 5 teams still swing an NCAA Tournament berth? there's a chance, but the likelihood is probably not.

Saturday, February 11, 2023
Haason Reddick's mom's heartfelt The Players' Tribune message will leave you choked up

Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Raelakia Reddick, the mother of Eagles star Haason Reddick, tells the story of his career in a new video for The Players' Tribune.

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Temple student injured in SEPTA crash suing Uber, driver and the transit authority

A 21-year-old passenger who was injured after his Uber was hit by a SEPTA Regional Rail train on Dec. 21 is suing the transit authority, his Uber driver and Uber itself. Temple student Emile...

Saturday, September 17, 2022
Kurt Warner's son, E.J., to start at quarterback for Temple against Rutgers

E.J. Warner, the son of Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, is making his first college start as a true freshman for the Temple Owls against Rutgers.

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Bagels & Co. to open six new locations in Philadelphia by early 2023

Bagels and Co. has announced it will open six new stores in Philadelphia by 2023. The new locations include Fishtown, Brewerytown, Temple Campus, Rittenhouse, Midtown Village and Center City. The...

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Temple University to provide off-campus landlords with funding for security cameras and lighting

Temple University announced a new grant program that will provide funding to landlords of off-campus housing for the installation of security cameras and lighting. The initiative comes after a...

Temple pro day: Fighting to keep a football dream alive

Temple's 2022 pro day in front of NFL scouts showcased the grind that taking the leap to the next level takes.

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Vote: Best Philadelphia team ever bracket Round of 32 — Dr. J region

Today, we'll break down the matchups in our Dr. J Regional in the Round of 32. Below we'll give you some facts on each team, and some thoughts on what we think of them. And then it's up to you to...

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Vote: Best Philadelphia team ever bracket — play-in rounds

It's impossible to compare teams across eras. But we will anyway...

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