Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Temple says Good-bye to BRUNSON

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just DID It! Underrated Owls make it to the NCAA Tournament . . . AGAIN! Winning is more than just an at- titude for Head Coach John Chaney. It ' s a way of life. In twelve seasons at Temple, Chaney has amassed a 276-105 record. His Temple teams have appeared in ten NCAA tour- naments, eleven post-season appear- ances in all. Chaney ' s task this year was to build another winning team after losing first-round NBA draft picks Eddie Jones and Aaron McKie. Sure enough, near season ' s end, the Owls were up to their winning ways. Senior Guard Rick Brunson was the undisputed Floor general for the 14-7, 7-5 A- 10 Owls. Starting every game, the All-American candidate led the team in scoring, assists, steals, minutes played, and rebounds. In a stellar per- formance against George Washington, Brunson made nine three-pointers and scored a total of 36 points. Backing Brunson was a host of younger players helping to build the Owls ' future. One such player was Jun- ior Guard Levan Alston. Alston was sec- ond on the team in scoring, assists, and steals, and third in minutes played. A promising addition to the squad was Freshman Guard Johnny Miller. Miller ranked second in scoring and third in assists. Starting every game, Temple had consistent performances from two of their big men, Junior Forward Jason Ivey and Freshman Forward Lynard Ste- wart. Ivey was second in both blocks and rebounds. Stewart came on strong ranking third in rebounds, blocks, and steals. Other highlights of the Owls ' season included a nationally televised victory in front of a capacity crowd against Uni- versity of Louisville. They also collected victories over cross-town rivals St. Joe ' s, La Salle, and UPenn. In the last home game, Temple upset UMass, 72- 63. In the Atlantic 10 Tournament, the Owls defeated West Virginia and Rut- gers before falling to UMass in the fi- nals. Despite the loss, Temple made it Lynard Stewart, the Owls ' slam dunk leader, soars over the Dukes of Duquesne photo by Mpozi • • • • • • • • • to the NCAA Tournament to face off against Cincinnati. Coach Chaney looks to challenge all takers next season with seven juniors, two sophomores and a freshman in his lineup. But this season isn ' t over yet . . . Look for the update in the 1995 Sup plement. — Ed Sieger 226

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VB : J?ojub »v FRONT ROW: William Rice, Chris Ozment. Rick Brunson, Johnny Miller, Julian William Cunnigham. Marco Van Velsen, Jason Ivey King, Huey Futch. BACK ROW: Levan Alston, Lynard Stewart, Derrick Battie, Season in Review OWLS OPP 65 use 54 41 Cincinnati 60 49 S Carolina 44 67 Texas Tech 64 70 St. Bonavenlure 57 69 Marquette 57 67 W. Virginia 56 62 Duquesne 64 74 St. Joseph ' s 64 62 G. Washington 69 58 UMass 59 64 Rutgers 60 55 Rhode Island 50 55 Duquesne 62 64 St. Bonavenlure 78 51 Memphis 53 67 La Salle 50 83 Rhode Island 63 S3 Louisville 48 59 UPenn 56 62 Rutgers 54 54 Texas 70 72 W. Virginia 50 72 UMass 63 76 Q. Washington 60 64 St. Joseph ' s 73 84 W. Virginia 72 47 Rugters 42 44 UMass 63 Freshman Johnny Miller is happy to score over ■■■ I. J UMass delenders. lor a total of 25 points in the game photo by C Shipley 228