Temple University Athletics

Owls Prepare for Thursday Clash with Rice
9.23.25 | Women's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's soccer returns to action this Thursday as the Owls host Rice at the Temple Sports Complex. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
News in the Nest
Scouting the Owls
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News in the Nest
- Temple is coming off its largest home win since 2017, dominating Lincoln in a 6-0 shutout on Sunday evening at TSC.
- Six different Owls found the back of the net — Shari Atkins, Brianna Parker, Delaney Hoelker, Maddie Ward, Ariana Gronauer, and Sophia Chipriano — marking the most individual goal-scorers in a single game for Temple since an 8-0 win over Delaware State in 2017.
- Ariana Gronauer led the way with a season-high three points, scoring a goal and assisting on Chipriano's 89th-minute strike.
- Temple outshot Lincoln 21-2, including 12 shots on target, in the commanding win.
Scouting the Owls
- Rice enters the match with a 7-1-1 record and is riding a two-game winning streak, following victories over Grambling State and FAU.
- The Owls defeated Grambling 3-1 on Sunday, with goals from Leah Chancey, Jadyn Jaeger, and Eileen Albers.
- Chancey leads the team in both goals (8) and total points (23), while also adding seven assists this season.
- In goal, Kirsten Ruf has recorded 37 saves on 106 shots faced.
For full coverage of Temple Women's Soccer, follow the Owls on social media @TempleWSoccer on X and Instagram, on Facebook at facebook.com/TempleWSoccer , or visit the official Temple Athletics website at Owlsports.com
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