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Head coach Bonnie Rosen, after graduating from the University of Virginia in 1992, was playing for the United States National Team and applying for physical therapy schools when a unique opportunity fell into her lap. Then-Yale head coach Amanda O’Leary wanted to hire Rosen as an assistant coach ahead of the 1995 season.

Rosen never considered coaching but took the job, eventually developing a passion for helping athletes both on and off the field.

Rosen made her way to Temple in 2007 and is now in her 20th season as head coach. She has guided the Owls to 12 winning seasons and created a family culture on the team. Rosen seized every chance presented to her, earning her multiple recognitions and finding success on the field throughout the years.

“If I could, I’d still be playing today,” Rosen said. “I love competing. I love playing sports. I love being with teammates on the field and off the field. I think that’s what keeps me going as a coach. It’s all the same things, except for thatone piece of playing. It’s just a very fortunate thing to be able to do this.”

Rosen’s goals have not changed after 20 seasons with Owls Head coach Bonnie Rosen is focused on helping her players develop on and off the field.

Former South Carolina guard Cam Scott committed to Temple, the program announced Monday morning. Scott will have three seasons of eligibility remaining after redshirting during the 2025-26 season.

Scott joined the Gamecocks as a freshman in 2024-25. He played 26 games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per contest. The program announced he was redshirting for the year after the 2025-26 season-opener, which he did not see action in.

The 6-foot, 6-inch guard was a four-star recruit coming out of Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina. Scott’s name is etched in the record book as the school's all-time leading scorer, compiling 2,475 points in high school. He was named South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior and senior.

Scott is Temple’s fifth transfer commit, joining guards Dez White, Dallis Dillard, Jason Drake and forward Baboucarr Njie. The new additions fill out the Owls’ backcourt alongside returners Gavin Griffiths, Cam Wallace, Olin Chamberlain Jr. and incoming freshman Derrick Morton-Rivera.

MBB guard Cam Scott commits to Temple The South Carolina transfer was named South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior and senior at Lexington High School.

Temple was outshot by South Florida 39-21 its 13-7 loss in the American Conference tournament semifinals Thursday night.

The Owls were competitive early on as goalkeeper Riley Horoshko denied the Bulls’ first five shots of the game. But USF took charge from there, launching five consecutive goals to take a 5-0 lead entering the second quarter. Temple attacker Amelia Wright broke the ice, scoring 35 seconds into the frame. The Bulls quickly responded, however, outscoring the Owls 3-1 for an 8-2 halftime lead.

Owls attacker Lexi Culp tried to anchor a comeback, recording the first goal of the second half. However, USF continued to pester Horoshko with three more goals as it led 11-3 entering the final quarter. Temple tried to save its season, outscoring USF 4-2 in the frame, with two of them coming from attacker Kali Saito. It was too little too late as the Owls could not rally.

Temple’s season has ended, now having lost in the first round of the American tournament in its last three postseason appearances.

Owls’ season ends at hands of Bulls’ offense Temple allowed South Florida to send off 39 shots in its 13-7 loss in the American Conference tournament semifinals Thursday night.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine plans to open a new campus in Atlantic City, New Jersey in August 2029, the university announced Thursday.

Temple agreed to establish the AtlantiCare Campus in partnership with healthcare provider AtlantiCare, which serves more than a million residents in southern New Jersey.

“Both Temple and the Katz School of Medicine are guided by the belief that education and healthcare open doors and transform communities, and that is exactly what we have accomplished in Pennsylvania,” wrote President John Fry in an announcement. “With AtlantiCare, we now have the ideal new partner to help us further our impact.”

The campus will accommodate 40 students per class cohort and serve third- and fourth-year rotation students.

Temple to open medical campus in Atlantic City The Lewis Katz School of Medicine is partnering with AtlantiCare to establish a regional campus in southeastern New Jersey.

Former Indiana guard Jason Drake has committed to Temple, the program announced Thursday afternoon. He spent one season with the Hoosiers but did not play due to an injury and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

The 6-foot, 1-inch guard last played for Drexel in 2024-25. Drake started all 33 games for the Dragons and averaged 11.1 points and 3.1 assists on 42.8% shooting from the field and 39.6% from three.

Drake transferred to Indiana for the 2025-26 season, but sustained a lower-body injury before the first game and never made an appearance. He is the fourth transfer the Owls have landed, joining guards Dez White, Dallis Dillard and forward Baboucarr Njie.

MBB guard Jason Drake commits to Temple The former Indiana guard missed all of last season with a lower body injury.

We're hiring! Applications for staff positions at The Temple News for the 2026-27 academic year are open. Submissions for senior staff positions are due Monday, May 11, while all other applications are due Friday, May 15.

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This year, The Temple News covered a series of monumental moments from June to April, each carrying its own weight and story.

The Photo desk began with the No Kings protest on June 14, 2025—its first photo story of the year, capturing the largest protest the city had seen in some time, held on Donald Trump’s birthday. Not long after came its first-ever Live in Philly: Baldfest and the rest is history.

As the year goes on, these stories remain—not just as moments captured, but as pieces of a community that The Temple News was there to witness, document and remember.
https://temple-news.com/reflecting-on-a-year-in-photos/

Former UTSA forward Baboucarr Njie has committed to Temple, he announced on Instagram Monday afternoon. He spent two seasons with the Roadrunners and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

The Dayton, Ohio native averaged 9.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks this season. He shot 46.2% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 2-31 on three-point attempts. Njie’s best game of the season came in UTSA’s 70-64 loss to Temple on Jan. 24. He scored 25 points on 10-18 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. Njie topped 20 points four other times this season.

Njie is the third transfer to join the Owls this offseason, along with guards Dez White and Dallis Dillard.

MBB forward Baboucarr Njie commits to Temple The former UTSA forward scored 25 points against Temple on Jan. 24.

Former Texas Southern University guard Taliyah Logwood committed to Temple, she announced on social media Saturday afternoon. She is the Owls’ third transfer portal addition alongside guard Shayla Smith and center Timya Grice, who both committed on April 11.

Logwood played her freshman year at Utah State in 2024-25 where she recorded 9.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. She transferred to Texas Southern for the 2025-26 campaign for a larger role.

The five-foot, 10-inch guard started all 30 games for the Tigers and delivered 14.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals. She earned HBCU All-American First team and All-Southwestern Athletic Conference honors.

She joins the Owls’ backcourt that lost four of their six guards from the 2025-26 season. The transfer portal closed April 20; Temple now rosters nine players with six spots to fill.
https://temple-news.com/wbb-guard-taliyah-logwood-commits-to-temple/

The Editorial Board congratulates the Class of 2026 and celebrates their achievements after years of hard work and dedication.

“Class of 2026, congratulations! Years of commitment and hard work have paid off and now it’s time for all students to walk proudly across the stage and accept their diplomas.

Many graduates may feel like it was yesterday when they first stepped onto campus. The class of 2026 experienced a plethora of challenges, including multiple strikes, shifts in university leadership, the effects of President Donald Trump’s second term and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As this academic year comes to an end, the Editorial Board recognizes the effort, commitment and strength of this year’s seniors. We are grateful to all the professors, teaching assistants, administrators and other members of the Temple community who made it possible for these students to succeed.

This may be the end of a long journey, but we know that all graduating Owls have a bright future ahead of them and the positive impact they had on the community will last forever. We wish all graduating students the best of luck and we know with certainty that they have a bright future ahead.”

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Celebrate new beginnings and the culmination of growth and hard work.