Going Dancing!

With impressive wins over Rhode Island and Richmond to secure the A-10 Tournament Championship, the Owls earned a No. 5 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. Temple will face the No. 12 seed Cornell on Friday at 12:30 PM in Jacksonville. With an overall record of 29-5, the Owls are making their 28th tournament appearance on a 10-game winning streak.

Tickets are still available for the game, starting at $72. Contact the Temple Box Office at 215-204-8499 to reserve your tickets today!

Can’t make it to the game? Catch the Owls in action on CBS.

A-10 Tournament Update

The women’s basketball team pulled out a thrilling upset in overtime against No. 2 seed Dayton on Sunday evening to advance to the A-10 Championship today. The Owls take on nationally ranked No. 5 Xavier at 5:00 PM at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Support the Owls and come out to watch our women vie for the tournament title! Buy your tickets now.

Going to the game? Stop by the Temple alumni suite (Private Suite #3 inside the arena) for complimentary drinks and food. The suite opens at 4:00 and will remain open throughout the game.

Can’t make it to DC? Catch the Owls on TV on ESPN2.

In men’s basketball news, Head Coach Fran Dunphy was awarded the A-10 Coach of the Year title as the men look forward to this weekend’s A-10 Tournament. Atlantic 10 co-champions, the Owls face the winner of the Duquesne vs. St. Bonaventure game at noon on Friday, March 12. Temple Athletics will host a pre-game party at Bally’s beginning at 10:00 AM. Show your Owl pride – let’s turn Atlantic City into a Temple home town! Get your game tickets now.

Silver and Gold Get-Togethers

Calling all alumni from the Classes of 1960 and 1985: Come back to campus on Saturday, March 6 for a fun-filled afternoon. Featuring tours of Main Campus, men’s basketball vs. George Washington and special events for these reunion classes, it’s an opportunity to rekindle friendships and see today’s Temple.

The Class of 1985’s celebration begins with a tour of Temple followed by the 25th reunion party. Hear from renowned Temple psychologist Frank Farley, enjoy a great lunch and share your favorite Owl moments on our open mic. Then, cap off your day with an exciting men’s basketball game.

The Class of 1960’s event begins with a pre-game lunch at the Liacouras Center, followed by the big game.

Both events are FREE, but registration is required. Reserve your spot online at myowlspace.com/events.

Weekend Events on Campus

Main Campus will be hopping this weekend with a bevy of events for Temple alumni. On Saturday, Temple Athletics will feature a double header at the Liacouras Center. At noon, the men’s basketball team will host LaSalle, followed by thewomen’s team vs. St. Bonaventure at 3:00. Tickets are available for both games.

The College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts both will be hosting special sold-out events while the Fox School invites all alumni to an open house at Alter Hall before the games.

During the game, check out the 7th Annual Owl Club Auction to bid on sports memorabilia, unique Temple athletics experiences and local attractions.

Then, at 7:00 PM, head over to the Tyler School of Art for the closing reception of its Packaging Exhibition.

Temple hoops in the Capitol area

Temple men’s basketball is off to a phenomenal start in the A-10 season. Coming off wins against St. Joe’s and Rhode Island, the Owls are on fire as they head into home games against UMass and Xavier.

Live in the D.C. area? Join fellow alumni and fans at our official viewing party location, the Penn Quarter Sports Tavern, for these upcoming games:

Wednesday, Jan. 20 vs. Xavier, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 27 vs. Charlotte, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 24 vs. Dayton, 7:00 PM

Enjoy food, drinks and fun watching the Owls and connecting with Temple alumni in the region. The Penn Quarter is located at 639 Indiana Ave. NW, one block from Navy Memorial-Archives Metro stop.

You also can catch the Owls on ESPN 2, The Comcast Network and ESPNU throughout the season. Check the men’s basketball schedule for complete details.

Owls Update

The new year has ushered in high hopes for Temple Athletics. Our men’s basketball team has maintained its top-25 rankings in both the ESPN and AP polls, and the A-10 season opens against St. Joe’s tonight. The two-time A-10 tournament champs are looking for the sixth straight win against the rival Hawks. Get your game tickets here.

In football news, the Owls finished the year with their first bowl appearance in 30 years. Despite a heartbreaking fourth quarter loss to UCLA, we’re optimistic that a new era in Temple football truly has begun. Our coaches have made quite a splash this year too. Golden finished 7th in fan voting for Liberty Mutual’s Coach of the Year while Tom Deahn was named the National Football Operations Director of the Year by FootballScoop.com. 2010 season tickets are now available at www.owlsports.com.

Temple women’s basketball has been recognized by the Philadelphia Inquirer in its recent Philadelphia Women’s Basketball All-Decade team. Graduate Candice Dupree was named Player of the Decade while current seniors LaKeisha Eaddy and Jasmine Stone were both named to Temple’s 15-member Team of the Decade.

Owls Earn Top 25 Spot

Temple Men’s Basketball is on fire. With a five-game winning streak, including victories over Big East giants Villanova and Seton Hall, the Owls have earned a spot in the top 25 rankings. The AP poll puts Temple at No. 21 while the ESPN/USA Today poll ranks the Owls No. 25.

The key to the Owls success is a stellar defense and great leadership. Their scoring defense currently ranks No. 3 in the nation while their 3-point scoring defense ranks No. 4. Temple’s team is well balanced, too, with several players stepping up to lead on the court, including senior co-captains Ryan Brooks and Luis Guzman.

You can catch the Owls in action during the university’s holiday break. Tickets are still available for these upcoming games:

• Dec. 28 vs. Bowling Green – It’s “Turn Back the Clock Night” with retro uniforms and admission and concessions prices
• Jan. 2 vs. top-ranked Kansas
• Jan. 6 vs. Saint Joe’s

For game tickets, visit www.owlstix.com.