Robert Hsu

Journalism Student at Temple University | Sports Reporter | Writer | Coxswain

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The Temple News •

Temple Ends Season with 10th Straight Loss

After a heartbreaking loss against UAB on Oct. 27, Temple’s own postseason hopes were gone but they hoped to play spoiler when they visited Charlotte Wednesday. The 49ers needed a win to clinch an appearance in the American Athletic Conference tournament.

Temple kept the game tight for most of the night, mostly due to goalkeeper Tamsin Bynoe’s seven-save outing. Like it has all season, Bynoe’s efforts weren’t enough. She had one lapse all game — a 28th-minute goal scored by Charlotte forward...
JEREMY SHOVER / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple Women's Soccer has now dropped its 28th straight conference game.
The Temple News •

Temple Blanked Again, Conference Losing Streak Extended to 28

Temple Women’s Soccer fired off 13 shots but could not find the back of the net in 3-0 loss to FAU Thursday night.

Following Temple’s three-goal loss at the hands of UTSA on Oct. 20, they looked to get back on track against an FAU squad that boasted just two wins heading into the matchup. It was anything but that to start with FAU pouncing just 15 minutes in to steal the lead. However, Temple didn’t roll over and looked completely different after the opening goal.

The hope an equalizer might...
NILI SCHREIBMAN / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple Women's Soccer dropped its 26th straight conference game Thursday night. | NILI SCHREIBMAN / THE TEMPLE NEWS
The Temple News •

Owls Fall to South Florida in Final Minutes

Tamsin Bynoe had her back against the wall for the entirety of Temple’s game at USF on Thursday.  The Owls’ goalkeeper was on the receiving end of a Bulls avalanche, facing 21 shots the entire game and had little breathing room all night.

Bynoe was able to successfully fend off USF for the first 84 minutes, keeping the third-best team in the American Athletic Conference deadlocked. But her heroics were unable to last the entire 90 minutes and Bulls forward Gentiana Fetaj got the best of Bynoe...
NILI SCHREIBMAN / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple lost its 25th consecutive conference game on Thursday after a 4-0 defeat to No. 16 Memphis.
The Temple News •

Owls Can’t Find Spark in Fifth Straight Loss

Temple knew it had an uphill battle heading into Thursday’s clash against Memphis. The Owls were on the heels of their fourth straight loss while the Tigers entered the day ranked No. 16 in the country. While Temple looked to pull off an improbable win, it took all of 13 minutes to realize that an upset wasn’t in the cards.

Tigers defender Izzy Monck hauled in a pass by forward Maddie Eskin and drilled her shot past goalkeeper Tamsin Bynoe to take the early lead. The goal kickstarted a four-g...
NILI SCHREIBMAN / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple was outshot 34-9 in its 4-0 loss to Rice on Thursday.
The Temple News •

Temple Blanked by Conference Leaders Rice

In the first 30 minutes of Temple’s game against Rice Thursday night, the team kept pace with the current American Athletic Conference leaders. They held Rice off the scoreboard up until that point, showing a competitive fire they needed to pull out a win. 

Rice finally broke through in the 32nd minute when midfielder Catarina Albuquerque slid a shot past Temple goalkeeper Tamsin Bynoe. The Owls had the entire second half to respond and try to escape Texas with a tie. 

Instead, Rice began...
Kayla McMonagle / The Temple News Temple Women's Soccer extended its conference losing streak to 22 games against North Texas
The Temple News •

Temple’s Conference Struggles Continue Against North Texas

Temple Women’s Soccer left North Philadelphia for Denton, Texas, hoping to break a 21-game conference losing streak that stretches back three seasons when the Owls defeated Houston on Oct. 17, 2021. The Owls were faced with that difficult task against a red-hot North Texas who sits at the top of the conference.

Instead of stepping up to the plate, the Owls crumbled and were no match for the fast-paced tempo of the Mean Green. North Texas pummeled Temple goalkeeper Taylor Vecchione with four s...
LILLIAN PRIETO / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple Volleyball split its two matchups on the weekend.
The Temple News •

Owls Split Games to Claim Third Place at Wildcat Challenge

Temple Volleyball entered the Wildcat Challenge hoping to build on the pair of wins the picked up at the Texas A&M Invitational last week. The Owls were 9-2 at this point last season, but stumbled to a 5-5 start heading into this weekend.

Temple faltered in its weekend-opening game against Villanova and lost its two-game winning streak, but earned a much-needed victory Satur...
JAISON NIEVES / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple Women's Soccer dropped its final non conference game of the season 4-0 against Penn Sunday afternoon.
The Temple News •

Temple Held Scoreless in Loss to Penn

Temple’s first season under head coach Chris Shaw has been filled with growing pains. The Owls started the year 0-5 but looked as if they had flipped a switch with a four-game scoring streak, including a win against Navy on Sept. 15. They aimed to take another step forward when they traveled to face Penn. 

Instead, the Owls stumbled backward and the Quakers cruised past them. Penn racked up four goals and held the Owls’ offense at bay, as Temple mustered just three shots all game. 

Temple...
https://temple-news.com/temples-comeback-attempt-falls-short-in-loss-to-ecu/ Temple Women's Soccer comeback attempt failed in a 2-1 loss against ECU.
The Temple News •

Temple’s Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Loss to ECU

Temple Women’s Soccer walked into halftime against East Carolina Thursday night hoping for a boost. Temple goalkeeper Tasmin Bynoe had her hands full, facing 12 shots in the first 45 minutes and allowing two to find the back of the net.

Temple came out of the locker room looking for any form of a spark to chip into the two-go...
NOEL CHACKO / THE TEMPLE NEWS Shari Atkins was the sole goal scorer in a 5-1 loss to La Salle.
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Temple’s Offensive Struggles Return in Loss to La Salle

Temple Women’s Soccer suited up for its game against La Salle looking to build on its four-goal victory against Le Moyne on Sept. 5. The Owls shattered a losing streak that spanned nearly one year, and they looked to gain momentum after Temple striker Shari Atkins drilled a goal 22 minutes into the game.

However, things took a nosedive soon after, and the Owls’ hopes of a second win quickly left their grasp. Despite an early goal, the Explorers struck back with a vengeance, tying the game jus...
JAISON NIEVES / THE TEMPLE NEWS The Owls have now failed to score a goal in 350 days.
The Temple News •

Stagnant Offense Costs Temple in Loss to William & Mary

Temple Women’s Soccer entered Sunday’s game against William & Mary almost a full calendar year removed since the last time they scored a goal. The last time the Owls found the back of the net was on Sept. 17, 2023 against Penn, where they emerged victorious by a single goal.

Temple looked to break its streak Friday against the Tribe, who defeated the Owls by four in the 2023 season opener on Aug. 17, 2023. The game had a chance to be a turning point for the Owls following a close loss against...
J FRANCESCHINI / THE TEMPLE NEWS Junior Temple tennis player Evie Wei hitting a ball in a doubles match against Rider University.
The Temple News •

Temple Looks to Shrug Off Slow Start

Temple Women’s Tennis lost their first two matches of the spring season, but they hope to rebound and compete for a conference title. As the weather turns from a chilly winter to a warm light spring, many of the often overlooked non-revenue sports start to gear up for the start of their seasons. For the past several years, Temple Women’s Tennis has been one of those teams quietly writing its own success story. 


The Owls have been no stranger to high expectations under head coach Steve Mauro....
LANDON STAFFORD / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple dominated Villanova, beating their rival 4-0 Friday at Howarth Field.
The Temple News •

Four Goals Power Temple Past Villanova

The Owls controlled the field on both sides of the ball, winning their third straight game. Temple Field Hockey (9-6, 3-3 Big East Conference) defeated Villanova (8-7, 3-3 Big East) 4-0 at Howarth Field Friday afternoon. It was the third win in a row for the Owls in what has been a chaotic season, winning four straight, then losing four straight without scoring a goal.


The offensive performance was the best on paper for the Owls so far this season, as they scored a season-high four goals on 1...
ERIC ATOR / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple Field Hockey ends their losing streak following their 2-1 victory over Georgetown.
The Temple News •

Temple Snaps Four-Game Losing Streak Against Georgetown

Victory over Hoyas gives the Owls their first win in nearly a month. Temple Field Hockey (7-6, 2-3 Big East Conference) defeated Georgetown (1-13, 0-5 Big East Conference)  2-1 at the Towson Field Hockey Complex Friday afternoon. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Owls.

The Owls scored for the first time since their Sept. 17 matchup against Lehigh, with two goals against the Hoyas. Temple’s lack of offense has been one of their most tangible challenges in replicating the succes...
https://temple-news.com/temple-falls-to-providence-scoring-drought-continues/ Temple gets shutout for the fourth time this season falling to 6-6 overall and 1-3 in conference play
The Temple News •

Temple Falls to Providence, Scoring Drought Continues

Temple Field Hockey (6-6, 1-3 Big East Conference) lost to Providence (6-5, 1-3 Big East Conference) 2-0 at Lennon Family Field on Friday evening. The loss marks the Owls’ fourth shutout loss in a row. 

Despite outshooting the Friars, the Owls were unable to put the ball in the back of the net, an issue that has plagued them all year. Temple is near the bottom of the  conference standings...
https://temple-news.com/temple-field-hockey-unable-to-convert-against-no-9-liberty/ This latest loss drops Temple to 6-4 in overall and 1-2 in conference play.
The Temple News •

Temple Field Hockey Unable to Convert Against No. 9 Liberty

Temple Field Hockey (6-4, 1-2 Big East Conference) lost 3-0 against No. 9 Liberty (10-1, 3-0 Big East Conference) Friday afternoon at Howarth Field. The Owls had their second straight loss to a Big East opponent at the Pride game. 

Despite the final score, Temple played one of its best games of the season, as the Owls kept Liberty on their toes with an equal amount of corners and outshot the Flames 8-7....
https://temple-news.com/temple-beats-lehigh-in-close-game-on-the-road/ Temple Field Hockey won its fourth straight game Sunday thanks to a go-ahead goal in the third quarter. The Owls beat Lehigh 2-1.
The Temple News •

Temple Beats Lehigh in Close Game on the Road

Temple Field Hockey (6-2, 1-0 Big East Conference) beat Lehigh (5-2, 0-0 Patriot League) 2-1 Sunday at Ulrich Field in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Owls won their fourth straight game despite captain McKenna Burkhardt being out of the lineup due to an obligation with the National Guard.After a relatively slow first half that saw both sides combine for four shots, the Owls came alive in the third quarter, putting up nine shots, winning five corners and scoring two goals to jump out to a 2-1 lead....
CHARLOTTE SAUNDERS / THE TEMPLE NEWS Temple won its fourth game of the year following a come-from-behind victory Sunday.
The Temple News •

Second Half Goals Propel Temple’s Win Against James Madison

Temple Field Hockey (4-2, 0-0 Big East Conference) defeated James Madison (2-4, 0-0 Independent) 2-1 Sunday afternoon at the JMU Field Hockey Complex. The Owls secured their first away victory of the season, rallying in the second half with two crucial goals for the win. 

After two straight losses to Yale and Virginia, the Owls seem to have found their rhythm again with a second straight win....
Matte Lerch Detroit rapper Babytron preforms at Union Stage in Washington DC. His arrival to the DMV has created much fanfare among fans as this is his first show in the area.
The Pitch •

Rise of Scam Rap/SB + Babytron

Much has been written and said about the death of subculture. The rise of the internet has democratized culture so much that once distinct regional sounds are becoming less and less common as cultures mix and mingle over the internet. One genre, however, that has maintained its identity while still spreading across the nation is the “Scam Rap” movement.

Coming out of the Detroit area, Scam Rap is a subgenre of hip-hop that takes staples of the genre and subverts them, an example of this being th...
Alp Torumtay Sophomore Sidney Scale runs the 500 meters against Whitman, Churchill and BCC. Despite the temperatures reaching a high of only the low 40s, the meet was held outside due to the concerns over Covid-19. Such frigid conditions only compound the intensity of the competition.
The Pitch •

Track Hurdles Through Unusual Season

The winter track season is in full stride and the athletes are locked in. The top level talent and relentless work ethic of the athletes, coaches and everyone within the program has helped them compete at such a high level.

One of the biggest strengths the team has to offer is relay teams. The boys team has 2 relays with top 5 times in the state; the 4 by 200 meter and the 4 by 800 meter, with the 4 by 200 meter placing fourth in the state and the 4 by 800 meter placing first in the state. To ca...