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Temple Lacrosse Stays Undefeated, Defeats No. 17 Penn
The Owls' 14-9 victory over the Quakers marks their best start since 1988
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Temple's women's lacrosse team continued its impressive start to the season, defeating No. 17 Penn 14-9 at Franklin Field. The Owls, now 6-0, scored the first four goals of the game and never looked back, led by standout performances from midfielder Sarah Gowman (5 goals) and attacker Lexi Culp (3 goals, 3 assists). This was Temple's first ranked win since 2021 and their best start to a season since their undefeated national championship campaign in 1988.
Why it matters
Temple's hot start has them positioned as an early contender in women's lacrosse. A win over a ranked opponent like Penn not only extends their momentum, but also puts the rest of the country on notice that the Owls are a force to be reckoned with this season.
The details
Temple scored the first four goals of the game and maintained a comfortable lead throughout. Lexi Culp, the team's leading scorer, netted the opening goal and added two more in the third quarter to keep the Owls ahead. Midfielder Sarah Gowman had a standout performance with five goals. Goalkeeper Riley Horoshko recorded 12 saves, her third straight game with double-digit saves.
- Temple is 6-0, their best start since 1988 when they went 19-0 and won the national championship.
- This was Temple's first ranked win since they beat No. 12 Towson 12-8 on March 10, 2021.
The players
Sarah Gowman
A midfielder who scored 5 goals in the win over Penn.
Lexi Culp
An attacker who scored 3 goals and added 3 assists, leading the team in points this season.
Amelia Wright
An attacker who recorded a hat trick and is Temple's leading goal scorer this year with 17 goals.
Riley Horoshko
The Owls' goalkeeper who had 12 saves, her third straight game with double-digit saves.
Penn
The No. 17 ranked team that Temple defeated.
What’s next
Temple will look to keep their undefeated season alive when they face Delaware State (0-2, 0-0 Northeast Conference) on Feb. 28 at noon (ESPN+).
The takeaway
Temple's dominant win over a ranked opponent like Penn shows they are a serious contender in women's lacrosse this season. Their 6-0 start is their best since their undefeated national championship campaign in 1988, putting the rest of the country on notice that the Owls are a force to be reckoned with.
