Temple Owls Basketball Tickets

The Temple Owls are looking to surpass expectations again this year. Last season, they tied for third with the UCF Knights in the American Athletic Conference after being picked to finish sixth. This has led to a wave of optimism for the 2019-2020 season. The Owls team played its first season in 1894 and has since garnered more than 1,925 all-time wins. The team has won far more games than it has lost in the past 120-plus years. With this record, Temple has risen to No. 5 in the top 10 Division I schools in total victories. The team has had 33 NCAA Tournament appearances, 19 NIT appearances, seven Elite Eights, two Final Fours, seven All-Americans and 10 Conference Players of the Year. This prestigious record sets up the Owls as a must-follow team. With several intense matchups at the Liacouras Center this year, now is the time to get your Temple Owls' basketball tickets at StubHub.

What was the Temple Owls’ record last year?

The 2018-2019 season was full of victories for the Owls. The team had an overall record of 23-5, winning 13 home games, eight away games and two neutral games. Thirteen of those wins were at All-American Athletic Conference games. Temple defeated an Associated Press Top 25 team, the Houston Cougars, on Jan. 9, making last season the 12th year in a row the Owls defeated one of these teams. The team finished its season after losing to the Belmont Bruins in the NCAA First Four.

Who is the head coach of the Temple Owls' basketball team?

Aaron McKie begins his first season as head coach this year. A Temple alum, McKie began his basketball career as a player. Playing for three seasons for the Temple Owls, he was one of the best players in the history of the team. His basketball career extended beyond Temple. McKie was selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Philadelphia 76ers. With over a decade of coaching experience to bring to the team, McKie is the 18th head coach of the Temple Owls, following in the footsteps of Temple greats Coach Litwack, Coach Chaney and Coach (Fran) Dunphy.

Who are some notable Temple Owls' basketball players?

Second-team All-AAC honoree Quinton Rose is returning to the Owls this year after scoring over 20 points in eight games last season. Nate Pierre-Louis, named the conference’s Most Improved Player, is also returning. Rose, Pierre-Louis and returning starter J.P. Moorman II will serve as team captains this season. Pierre-Louis will be joined by his brother Josh, becoming the only siblings in Temple history to play together on the team.

Where are the Temple Owls' basketball games held?

Temple Owls' basketball games are played at the Liacouras Center, a massive facility with a capacity of 10,206. Named after Peter J. Liacouras, former Temple University president, the Liacouras Center has been home to the Owls since 1997. The state-of-the-art facility features regulation-size basketball courts, advanced digital technologies and a men’s and women’s basketball historical display.

What are some highly anticipated Temple Owls' basketball games?

If you’re looking to snag some Temple Owls' basketball tickets, you have a lot of great matchups to choose from. The Owls will be facing the Houston Cougars on Jan. 7 in a conference game. Another conference game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will be held on March 4. If you want to see a Philadelphia Big 5 game, check out the match against the Penn Quakers on Jan. 25.Back to Top