I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, celebrating the Holiday weekend with friends and family. We have so much to be thankful for here at Temple University, especially the hard work of our student-athletes and the dedication of our amazing staff.

Today, November 29th, is the National Day of Giving. In that light, we are asking all our alumni, donors, fans, and staff to considering giving or adding an extra sprinkle to their support of Temple Athletics. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated and with your help we can continue to provide a positive experience for our student-athletes. Many thanks and ‘tis the season to be an Owl!

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Football celebrated its Senior Day on Saturday with a thrilling record-setting game against East Carolina, but unfortunately, we came up on the short end with a 49-46 loss to East Carolina in our season finale. Freshman QB EJ Warner shined, breaking his own school records for passing yards (527) and completions (45) and setting a career high with five touchdown passes. He finished the year with 3,028 passing yards, which ranks second in school history.

Men’s and women’s basketball posted wins to cap the holiday weekend. The men defeated Drexel at the Liacouras Center, 73-61, while the women topped Bucknell, 77-62, for Coach Richardson’s first road victory.

Women’s Volleyball ended the 2022 season with losses at Cincinnati and East Carolina.

Saturday’s Football game was not only Senior Day for our student-athletes, but also the final Senior Day for our fall sports teams. At the game, besides recognizing our senior student-athletes, we also recognized the senior members of our support staff areas. These young men and women have worked hard behind the scenes on behalf of Temple Athletics.

Temple Football season ticket holders should have received an email on renewing your tickets for what looms 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.

All season ticket account holders that renew by the December 23rd Early Owl deadline will receive two (2) additional tickets to the Miami game on September 23, 2023 and two (2) tickets to any 2022-2023. Men’s or Women’s Basketball game (excluding MBB Game versus Houston on February 5th).

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

Members of the Temple Athletics Marketing and Ticket Sales teams made “House Call” recently to Temple Hospital to meet employees and promote upcoming home sporting events.

The first Hoops and Heels networking event was held on Nov. 20. This purpose of this new organization is to give women a chance to network while supporting the Owls women's basketball team. If you are interested in becoming a member reach out to women’s basketball’s director of player development Talisa Samano (Talisa.Samano@temple.edu).

A special thanks to Audrey Merves and her family for their continued support of the Stanley Merves Leadership Academy. It was great having meet with our student-athletes currently in the program at the Vanderbilt men’s basketball game. We truly appreciate their generous support of Temple University and our student-athletes.

At our Football home game against Cincinnati on Nov. 19, we hosted the Philadelphia chapter of the organization, 100 Black Men. The organization, whose mission is to improve the quality of life and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans, brought 100 mentees to the game. Besides enjoying the game, the attendees participated in a tour of Lincoln Financial Field and a pregame tailgate.

On Saturday, we will welcome residents of Norristown to the Liacouras Center to take part in the Temple Experience while watching our men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader.

Thanksgiving was a great day to watch Temple Football players compete in the NFL. In all five Owls were on display this Turkey Day starting with Dion Dawkins (2013-16), Tyler Matakevich (2012-15), and the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Detroit Lions. The afternoon game featured Chris Myarick (2016-18), Quincy Roche (2016-19), and the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys while William Kwenkeu (2016-21) was activated for his first game with the Minnesota, and he would help the Vikings win.

Special shoutout to our Athletes of the Week since our last edition of From The Nest: Football - Damian Dunn (11/21) and EJ Warner (11/28) named OwlSports Athlete of the Weeks.

Also, congrats for Field Hockey graduate student Nienke Oerlemans on being named Mid-Atlantic All-Region First Team and to Jamie Wei and Maiko Uchijima on earning a fifth-place ranking in ITA National Doubles Rankings.

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

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