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Bryce Totz

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor

Bryce Totz is the Sports Editor, and previously worked on a beat covering the Palm Beach Cardinals. He is majoring in Multimedia Journalism and is an avid fan of baseball, basketball, hockey, football, and more. You can email him at [email protected] or tweet him @brycetotz.

All content by Bryce Totz

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 24

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, and Kevin Garcia
June 3, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 23

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, and Kevin Garcia
May 24, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore left fielder Dylan Goldstein running the bases.

FAU Baseball: Owls fall 7-2 in last non-conference game at Florida Gulf Coast

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
May 10, 2022
University Press stock photo of senior left-hander Hunter Cooley.

FAU Baseball: Owls win two out of three at Louisiana Tech

Matthew Aguilar-Lizzi, Bryce Totz, and Kevin Garcia
May 9, 2022
Photo of sophomore first baseman Nolan Schanuel smiling during Friday's victory.

FAU Baseball: Owls win two out of three against FIU

Bryce Totz, Zachary Watts, and Richard Pereira
May 2, 2022
University Press stock photo of running back James Charles.

NFL Draft Analysis: Running back James Charles’ strength and speed might help him find an NFL team

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
April 28, 2022
Photo of head coach John McCormack visiting the mound in the fifth inning.

FAU Baseball: Owls get revenge in 6-4 victory over Florida Gulf Coast

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore catcher Caleb Pendleton.

FAU Baseball: Owls lose two of three games at Old Dominion

Bryce Totz, Nicole Vogt, and Kevin Garcia
April 25, 2022
University Press stock image of #2 inside linebacker Akileis Leroy rushing towards the line of scrimmage.

NFL Draft Analysis: Inside linebacker Akileis Leroy has the defensive presence needed to make a name for himself in the league

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
April 22, 2022
University Press stock photo of freshman right hander Bryan Boully on the mound.

FAU Baseball: Owls fall in 5-1 road loss against Florida Gulf Coast

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 22

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, and Kevin Garcia
April 19, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore right fielder Gabriel Rincones Jr.

FAU Baseball: Owls sweep three-game series over Western Kentucky

Bryce Totz, Kevin Garcia, and Richard Pereira
April 17, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 21

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, Eston Parker III, and Kevin Garcia
April 12, 2022
University Press stock photo of #9 sophomore centerfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr.

FAU Baseball: Owls sweep Rice in three-game series

Bryce Totz, Kevin Garcia, and Matthew Aguilar-Lizzi
April 4, 2022
Joan Joyce at the softball stadium. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Softball: Honoring former head coach Joan Joyce

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
University Press stock photo of wide receiver LaJohntay Wester.

FAU Football: Owls conclude third week of spring practice

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
April 2, 2022
University Press stock photo of FAU's softball team.

FAU Softball: Chan Walker to take over as interim head coach

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 20

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, Eston Parker III, and Kevin Garcia
March 29, 2022
Photo of senior left-hander Hunter Cooley pitching his way to a career-high 10 strikeouts on Friday night.

FAU Baseball: Owls take two of three against UTSA

Bryce Totz and Matthew Aguilar-Lizzi
March 28, 2022
Photo of #8 Junior inside linebacker (center) catching his breath between drills.

FAU Football: Owls seek consistency in Week two of spring football practice

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
March 26, 2022
University Press stock photo of the FAU Hockey Club celebrating a goal.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls eliminated from College Hockey Federation Cup in pool play

Bryce Totz and Nicholas Montante
March 22, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore outfielder Jalen DeBose.

FAU Baseball: Owls drop two out of three at Southern Miss

Bryce Totz, Nicole Vogt, and Nicholas Montante
March 21, 2022
Photo of the baseball team celebrating following #12 sophomore first baseman Nolan Schanuel's home run to center field against North Dakota State University on March 15, 2022.

FAU Baseball: Owls’ winning streak ends in 12-3 defeat to North Dakota State

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Photo of #17 senior catcher Shane Magrann (left) and #34 sophomore catcher Caleb Pendleton (right) jogging toward the dugout prior to the start of Friday's contest.

[Photo] FAU Baseball: Owls sweep Sacred Heart over three-game series

Cameron Priester and Matthew Aguilar-Lizzi
March 14, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore fist baseman Nolan Schanuel.

FAU Baseball: Owls cruise past Seton Hall in 19-6 slugfest

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
University Press stock photo of the FAU Hockey Club celebrating a victory.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls place second in the College Hockey South Tournament

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
UP stock photo of the infielders gather for a mound visit in the middle of an FAU baseball game. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Baseball: Owls take two of three against Delaware

Bryce Totz, Eston Parker III, and Matthew Aguilar-Lizzi
February 28, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore first baseman Nolan Schanuel.

FAU Baseball: Owls struggle at the plate in 9-1 loss at Miami

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 18

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, and Kevin Garcia
February 22, 2022
Sophomore catcher Caleb Pendleton rounding the bases.

FAU Baseball: Caleb Pendleton hopes to make a statement in his sophomore season

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
February 16, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 17

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, and Eston Parker III
February 16, 2022
REVIEW: “Moonfall” is underwhelming and disappointing

REVIEW: “Moonfall” is underwhelming and disappointing

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
February 11, 2022
Super Bowl LVI logo courtesy of the NFL.

Staff Predictions: The Los Angeles Rams host the Cincinnati Bengals for Super Bowl LVI

Bryce Totz, Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Trey Avant, Kevin Garcia, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Weinberger
February 11, 2022
Photo of Clay Cleveland after his final home game with the FAU Hockey Club.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls close regular season with a two-game sweep past Miami

Nicholas Montante and Bryce Totz
February 9, 2022
Photo of Nolan Schanuel.

FAU Baseball: Nolan Schanuel looks to improve his skills at the plate this season

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
University Press stock photo of the FAU Hockey Club celebrating a goal.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls clinch a spot in the SECHC Tournament with a two-game sweep over Auburn

Bryce Totz and Nicholas Montante
February 1, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 14

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, Eston Parker III, and Kevin Garcia
January 26, 2022
Photo of the FAU Hockey Club after a victory.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls sweep UCF in two-game set, extend winning streak to six

Bryce Totz and Nicholas Montante
January 25, 2022
Photo of graduate guard Everett Winchester.

Men’s Basketball: Owls beat Western Kentucky 78-69 at home

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
January 21, 2022
Photo of Kynadi Kuykendoll.

Women’s Basketball: Owls fall 73-49 in Conference USA contest on the road against Western Kentucky

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
January 21, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 13

Richard Pereira, Bryce Totz, and Kevin Garcia
January 18, 2022
Photo of FAU tennis courts courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Local philanthropist Kimberly V. Strauss donates $500,000 to FAU’s tennis facilities

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
January 13, 2022
Photo of Brittany Bowe courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Former Women’s Basketball player Brittany Bowe qualifies for her third Winter Olympics

Bryce Totz, Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
Willie Taggart (left), John Kelly (center), and Brian White (right) speak following FAU's victory over FIU on Oct. 2, 2021.

FAU to spend at least $2.5 million to join the American Athletic Conference

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Picture of the FAU Stadium.

College of Business professor Eric Shaw pledges $2 million towards FAU programs

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
December 11, 2021
Photo courtesy of Owl TV.

Men’s Basketball: Owls cruise past Palm Beach Atlantic 84-63 for third straight win

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 2: EP 12

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Kevin Garcia, and Bryce Totz
December 7, 2021
Myles Davidson (#20) scored a goal and provided an assist in both wins against Ole Miss on Dec. 3 and 4. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Smith.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls beat Ole Miss in two-game series

Nicholas Montante and Bryce Totz
December 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Staff Predictions: Owls desire bowl eligibility in season finale against Middle Tennessee

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
November 26, 2021
FAU Hockey Club: Owls take one out of two against USF

FAU Hockey Club: Owls take one out of two against USF

Nicholas Montante and Bryce Totz
November 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek redemption in road matchup against Western Kentucky

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
November 19, 2021
Michael Forrest (#11) looks for an open teammate against Miami on Nov. 16, 2021. He had a team-high 21 points in the loss.

Men’s Basketball: Owls fall in a 68-66 home thriller against Miami

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
FAU improves to an overall record of 8-2-1 with the series win against South Carolina.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls sweep two-game series against South Carolina

Bryce Totz and Nicholas Montante
November 16, 2021
FAU's defensive players look on against Marshall on Nov. 6, 2021.

Staff Predictions: Owls prepare to take on Old Dominion in road matchup

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
November 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Smith.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls win one of two against Embry Riddle

Bryce Totz and Nicholas Montante
November 9, 2021
Evan Anderson (#8) and Jaylen Joyner (#0) walk on to the field against UTEP on Oct. 30, 2021.

Staff Predictions: Owls await monumental matchup against Marshall

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
November 5, 2021
James Charles (#28) rushes to the endzone for a touchdown against the UTEP Miners on Oct. 30, 2021.

Preview: Keys to the Owls’ matchup at home against Marshall

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Miracle Porter (#54) played her last game for the Owls against Southern Miss on Nov. 3, 2021. She scored 17 goals in 83 games.

Women’s Soccer: Owls eliminated from tournament after 2-1 loss against Southern Miss

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Akileis Leroy made a name for himself as one of the best defensive players in the FAU football team.

Despite facing adversity, inside linebacker Akileis Leroy continues to play top-level defense

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Head coach Dusty May talks to his team in a huddle during practice.

FAU Basketball: Owls hold luncheon ahead of the upcoming season

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Head coach Willie Taggart talks to his players before they head on to the field to take on FIU in the Shula Bowl on Oct. 2, 2021.

Staff Predictions: Owls take on UTEP for potential 12th straight home victory

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
October 29, 2021
The team celebrated their senior players on Senior Night against Old Dominion on Oct. 28, 2021.

Women’s Soccer: Owls’ three-game winning streak ends with a 2-0 home defeat against Old Dominion

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
N'Kosi Perry (#7) prepares for the snap in the Shula Bowl against FIU on Oct. 2, 2021.

Preview: Keys to the Owls’ matchup at home against UTEP

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Smith.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls win two out of three against Lynn and the University of Florida

Bryce Totz and Nicholas Montante
October 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls dominate Charlotte 38-9 for their first road victory of the season

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Staff Predictions: Owls yearn for first road win at Charlotte

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
October 20, 2021
Photo by Logan Agostino.

Staff Predictions: Owls travel to UAB for a potential title game matchup

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
October 8, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Preview: Keys to the Owls’ road game against UAB

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Smith.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls’ three-game winning streak snapped after an 8-2 loss against Tampa

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Staff Predictions: FAU takes on FIU for 20th annual Shula Bowl

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
October 1, 2021
Filip Jauk (#17) celebrates with Blake Dean (#22) after scoring against Jacksonville on Sept. 28, 2021.

Men’s Soccer: Owls coast to a 3-0 victory over Jacksonville

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Smith.

FAU Hockey Club: Owls dominate their last two games against Florida State and Lynn

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Staff Predictions: Owls travel to Colorado to take on Air Force

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
September 24, 2021
Photo by Nicholas Montante.

FAU Hockey: Owls dominate their season opener against Florida State

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
September 18, 2021
Photo by Logan Agostino.

Staff Predictions: Owls desire 10th consecutive home victory against Fordham

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
September 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Smith.

Previewing FAU Hockey’s 2021 Season

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
Photo by Bryce Totz.

FAU hosts event to honor Howard Schnellenberger

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
September 11, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Staff Predictions: Owls look to win home opener against Georgia Southern

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
September 10, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Preview: Keys to the Owls’ home opener against Georgia Southern

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU prepares to potentially upset UF at Gainesville

Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Bryce Totz, and Trey Avant
September 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls name QB N’Kosi Perry as Week 1 starter

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
August 30, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Golf: Heather Bowie Young hired as new head coach

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
July 15, 2021
Photos by Eston Parker III. Collage by Gillian Manning.

FAU Baseball: BJ Murray and Javi Rivera selected in the 2021 MLB Draft

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
July 13, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: Running back BJ Emmons could be a late-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls win fifth straight game, beat Florida Gulf Coast 13-11

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Wilfredo Alvarez speeding down the line against Miami on March 23, 2021. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls lose 14-9 to No. 18 Miami

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Wilfredo Alvarez runs to home plate against Indiana State on March 13, 2021. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls fall 8-3 to UCF

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
Michael Forrest (pictured #11) scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half in Thursday's season-ending loss to LA Tech. Photo courtesy of Roger Steinman from Conference USA.

Men’s Basketball: Owls eliminated from tournament after losing 75-69 against LA Tech

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: No. 20 Owls fall to No. 8 Miami, 11-2

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: No. 21 Owls defeat No. 6 Gators, 3-2

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Kamaar Bell (#79) was Georgia's Offensive Player of the Year in 2018 in high school. Photo courtesy of 247sports.

FAU Football: Offensive lineman Kamaar Bell transfers to FAU from Auburn

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Jeff Norrid (pictured middle) leaves FAU after three seasons. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Offensive line coach Jeff Norrid to leave for Louisiana

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
Drew Mehringer leaves FAU after one season. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach Drew Mehringer to leave for New Mexico

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
February 2, 2021
Photo courtesy of Colby Guy

Einstein Bros Bagels has re-opened on campus

Bryce Totz, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
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