I want to open with the news that Men’s Basketball Coach Aaron McKie and I met Monday, and it was mutually agreed that he will not return as the head men's basketball coach for the 2023-24 season. He will transition into a new role as a special advisor to the Director of Athletics. I am thankful for his continued support and passion for Temple University. He has been a highly decorated student-athlete, committed alumnus, husband, father, and a dedicated coach for Temple these past nine seasons, both as an assistant and head coach. Every step of the way Aaron has represented the University and the program in the finest manner. We are extremely grateful for his long-standing service to Temple and the men's basketball program.

Temple Athletics will once again participate in Temple Toast, a university-wide, 24-hour campaign to unite the Temple community through a philanthropic celebration. Temple Toast is a great opportunity to celebrate the impact our Temple Owls have on the University and the greater Philadelphia community. On March 27, alumni, fans, parents and friends are invited to make a gift to support an area of Temple Athletics they care most about. Click HERE to support your favorite Temple teams or the general athletics fund.

Congratulations to two of our alums, Dion Dawkins CLA ‘17 and Brandon Matthews EDU ‘16, on being recognized by the University as part of this year’s 30 Under 30. Both of these fine young men are representing Temple well in the professional ranks with Dion earning all-Pro honors in each of the last two seasons and Brandon currently playing on the PGA Tour.

At our men’s basketball game against UCF we honored and thanked Nancy and Donald Resnick, as the Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes celebrates its 10 year anniversary this year. The Resnick Center has a reputation of excellence and has served thousands of Temple student-athletes in the last decade. Truly would not be possible without the generosity of Nancy and Donald. We thank them for their generous support and commitment to Temple Athletics and to our student-athletes.

Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball both concluded their seasons in Fort Worth, Texas at the AAC tournament.

Women’s Fencing won its 27th straight NWIFA title, swept the three weapons titles, and won two of the three individual titles. The Owls had four fencers advance to finals of the NCAA Mid-Atlantic South Regional with sophomore Anna Novoseltseva qualifying for the NCAA Championships.

Women's Gymnastics swept all three teams the Owls hosted on Senior Day with a team score of 196.375. This past weekend, the team competed in the Maryland Meet in College Park, where the Owls recorded a 196.250 to tie its fourth best score in program history. Temple defeated George Washington and Yale, while falling to No. 21 Maryland and No. 30 Towson.

Women’s Lacrosse split two games last week to move to a 5-3 record on the season. The team defeated Marist, 14-10, on Wednesday, with All-American Belle Mastropietro setting a new mark for career draw-controls (237) in the win. The team hosted UMBC on Saturday with the Owls falling in overtime, 11-10.

Golf tied for ninth in the 15-team Cleveland Palmetto Intercollegiate and Ethan Whitney placed fifth overall with his three-round score of 207 tying for fifth best in program history.

Men’s Tennis claimed victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, 4-3, and swept Marist, 7-0, in a pair of weekend matches. The team has now won 11 in a row.

Women's Tennis improved to 9-1 start with wins over Drexel 4-3, and Marist 7-0.

Temple Football season ticket holders should have received an email on renewing your tickets for what looks to be an exciting 2023 season. The home schedule features games against the Miami Hurricanes, Akron Zips, Norfolk State Spartans, Navy Midshipmen, SMU Mustangs, UTSA Roadrunners, and Memphis Tigers.

TO RENEW YOUR 2023 FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS, CLICK HERE OR CALL THE TEMPLE TICKET SALES OFFICE AT 215- 204-TIXX (8499)!

Special shoutout to our Athletes of the Week since our last edition of From the Nest: Women's Gymnasts All-EAGL honors: Ashley Glynn (1st Team, All-Around and Vault), Brooke Donabedian (1st Team, Floor, 2nd Team, Beam); Renee Schugman (1st Team, Floor); Sarah Stallings (2nd Team, Bars); and Madison Dorunda (2nd Team, Beam)… Donabedian also earned Owlsports.com Athlete of the Week (3/6).Men’s Basketball – Damian Dunn earned Third Team all-AAC; Khalif Battle named Second Team all-NABC; Women’s Basketball – Aleah Nelson named Second Team all-AAC; Women’s Fencing – Anna Novoseltseva, Gretl Merges and Margherita Calderaro all earned NIWFA First-Team honors; Diana Tiburcio earned NIWFA Second-Team honors and was named to the NIWFA All-Academic Team; Novoseltseva also was named OwlSports.com Athlete of the Week (3/13).

Please come out and continue to support all our Temple Athletics teams. Below is a link to our composite schedule.

Mark your calendars for Temple University is hosting the 2023 NCAA Women’s Rowing Championship on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, N.J. The dates are Friday-Sunday, May 26-28.

Best of luck to Women’s Gymnastics at the EAGL Championship this weekend as well as our fencer, Anna Novoseltseva, at the NCAA Championship on March 23-24.

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