With 12 seconds left to play in the Owls’ home opener, graduate attacker Brenda McDermott scored the go-ahead goal for Temple (2-0) in its 18-16 win against Monmouth University on Wednesday at Howarth Field.
McDermott, who was named the Big East attacker of the week, finished the game with one goal and six assists, including the assist to senior attacker Brooke Williams with 1:38 left to play to tie the game.
“It was simply stunning,” coach Bonnie Rosen said. “It’s just thrilling to see how we find a way at the end of the game in a very poised manner to finish games.