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Temple University - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Mid-American Conference
Basketball: Atlantic 10 Conference
School Colors Cherry and white
School Nickname Owls
Men Playing Varsity Sports 293 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 266 - 2%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 88
Basketball: 26
Baseball: 26
Cross Country/Track: 30
Other Sports: 192
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 40%
Basketball: 33%
Baseball: 67%
Cross Country/Track: 57%
Other Sports: 67%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

This is a great time to come to Temple, especially if you are involved in athletics. The football team has finally been revitalized and could possibly crack the "top 25" over the next few years. The basketball team has made it to the NCAA tournament more than 25 times and is usually guaranteed one huge home upset a season, which makes for an exciting time. 

Of course, these "revenue" sports get the most attention, but the rest of the sports teams definitely hold their own, boasting All-Americans and multiple national contenders. The camaraderie surrounding sports at Temple makes you feel as if you are a part of a community with every game you go to. There are opportunities to see all of the other sports compete, even the track and crew teams, in various events throughout the city, which also makes for an adventure.

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Athletics at Temple University

Jay76

'15

History

5.0
A+

SPORTS ARE AWESOME

The athletic teams are great. Most notable would be the Temple Basketball Team and the Football Team. The school spirit and [passion behind our sports team are great and that is only because they are great.

Jan 20, 2012

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Sandybeke

'14

Biology

5.0
A+

School Spirit

One major beauty about Philly is the amazing school pride from all the schools here. Temple University does not lack when it comes to school pride and school spirit. Football and basketball games are key ways to bring every students of all race and types out as one. My favorite moments of Temple were going to games and cheering on the teams.

Jan 12, 2012

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angelicamariex3

'15

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

3.5
B

Average

The sports teams at Temple i would say are average because they aren't excellent but aren't horrible. I feel there needs to be more fan supports and school spirit at Temple because not many students go to the games.

Jan 10, 2012

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Badminton
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Gymnastics
  • Handball
  • Ice hockey
  • Indoor rock climbing
  • Karate
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Paintball
  • Powerlifting
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men's and women's)
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer (men's)
  • Swimming
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball (men’s and women's)
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Ambler Field
  • Ambler Fieldhouse
  • Ambler Soccer Field
  • Edberg Olson Hall
  • Geasey Field
  • The Liacouras Center
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • McGonigle Hall
  • Skip Wilson Field
  • TU Pavilion

Most Popular Sports

Men’s and women's basketball, football

Most Overlooked Teams

Ice hockey and lacrosse

School Spirit

You cannot tell a Temple student that he or she doesn’t attend the best college in Philly. Drexel students are a bunch of nerds, and UPenn students are snobs. As far as the other colleges go, they don’t even get mentioned. Temple is very much full of school spirit. From the decorated dorm rooms of Temple paraphernalia to the painted bodies at games, Temple students are proud to be owls. Almost all students have a Temple sweatshirt, and some also even have a hat, folder, and sweatpants. This is definitely not the school for you if you can’t see yourself loving the cherry and white colors.

Getting Tickets

For basketball tickets, Temple offers the best seats at a discount to a party of 10 or more. Everyone stands outside and waits until morning for tickets. This is our “March Madness.” Otherwise, tickets are free, and sometimes you can get a coupon to invite another person. For more information, call (215) 204-8499.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Founder’s Garden

Did You Know?
  • Back in the 1960s, Bill Cosby was a track and field and football star at Temple University.
  • The basketball team won the first national collegiate championship in 1938.
  • Football and basketball programs began in 1894. Yeah, that's more than 100 years ago.
  • Women club sports began in 1923.

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