Temple University Athletics
Tyndale, Morris Earn MVP Honors At Temple Basketball Banquet
4.10.08 | Women's Basketball
April 10, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Seniors Mark Tyndale and Ashley Morris were named the Most Valuable Players of the Temple men's and women's basketball teams at the Owl Club Annual Awards Banquet held Thursday, April 10 on the main campus at Mitten Hall. Tyndale, who was unable to attend due to his participation at the Portsmouth Invitational, is the only player in Temple history to rank among the top 20 in scoring and rebounding and top 10 in assists and steals in school history. Morris, a first team all-Atlantic 10 Conference selection, also picked up four additional awards at the banquet.
Senior walk-on Orlando Miller was named the recipient of the Tim Claxton Award for loyalty, dedication and attitude to the University and community. Junior center Sergio Olmos was named the Owl Club Academic Award winner. Senior co-captain Chris Clark was honored with the Harry Litwack Award for sportsmanship, dedication, devotion and conduct on and off the court.
Besides her MVP honor, Morris was the recipient of the Henry Sklar Award presented to the player who displays outstanding academic achievement, leadership, good citizenship and dedication. She also was named the team's Most Improved Player, the Hustle Award winner and shared the best three-point shooter award with freshman Lindsay Kimmel.
Senior Lady Comfort was named the team's top rebounder. Junior Shenita Landry was the Sixth Woman Award winner and freshman Shaqwedia Wallace earned the Top Foul Shooter Award. Trainers Steve Spiro (men's team) and Paul Murata (women's) earned the Ted Quedenfeld and Unsung Hero Awards, respectively. Loyal alum Bill Barnes was named the recipient of the Congie DeVito Award. Ed Freeman, Holden Hummel and John Poole received Owl Club Honor Roll Awards.
Men's Awards
Jim Maloney Most Valuable Player: Mark Tyndale
Tim Claxton Award: Orlando Miller
Harry Litwack Award: Chris Clark
Owl Club Academic Award: Sergio Olmos
Ted Quedenfeld Top Trainer Award: Steve Spiro
Women's Awards:
Most Valuable Player: Ashley Morris
Most Improved Player: Ashley Morris
Top Rebounder: Lady Comfort
Sixth Woman Award: Shenita Landry
Owl Club Academic Award: Candice Borrows
Best Three-Pointer Shooter Award: Lindsay Kimmel / Ashley Morris
Top Foul Shooter Award: Shaqwedia Wallace
Henry Sklar Award: Ashley Morris
Hustle Award: Ashley Morris
Unsung Hero Award: Paul Murata
Other Awards
Congie DeVito Award: Bill Barnes
Owl Club Honor Roll: Ed Freeman, Holden Hummel, John Poole
