Season Opener Recap
The Owls opened their 2026 campaign on Friday night in front of a home crowd that hoped for an early statement. In the ninth minute a turnover sparked a quick strike and Mark Mazzoni slotted the ball past the Saint Joseph's keeper to put Temple ahead. The first half ended with the visitors clinging to a 1‑0 lead but the home side entered the break with a clear plan to press higher.
After the interval Temple shifted gears dominating possession and forcing the opposition into a defensive posture. The pressure paid off in the 87th minute when Carlos Rojas found the net with a well‑placed finish salvaging a 1‑1 draw. The equalizer was the culmination of a second‑half onslaught that saw five shots on target and four corner kicks underscoring the team's resilience.
With the tie secured the Owls now turn their attention to a demanding road stretch that begins on September 1 at St Peter's continues against Navy on September 5 and concludes with a matchup versus Tulsa on September 11 each of those contests offers an opportunity to build momentum and climb the conference standings.