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Trey Avant, Staff Writer

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Carter Boatwright (#47) showing love to Larry McCammon III after his touchdown run.

Staff Predictions: FAU prepares for Western Kentucky in season finale

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
November 25, 2022
Brendan Bordner picks up N'kosi Perry after his touchdown against FIU on Nov. 12, 2022.

FAU Football: Owls have one final shot at bowl eligibility against Western Kentucky

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
November 24, 2022
Latrell Jean dances over FAUs lead going into the 3rd quarter on Oct. 29, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls take on Middle Tennessee in hopes for bowl eligibility

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
November 18, 2022
The Owls takes down UAB defender together On Oct. 29, 2022.

Staff Predictions: FAU takes on FIU in 21st annual Shula Bowl

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
November 11, 2022
Jaylen Joyner watching the replay showing his thoughts about a touchdown on Oct. 15, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek resounding victory against UAB

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
October 28, 2022
Teja Young showing love to fans during family weekend on Oct. 15, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek first road win this season against UTEP

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
October 21, 2022
Photo of Jayshon Platt during the game against UCF on Sep. 17, 2022.

Staff Predictions: FAU hosts Rice in key matchup

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
October 14, 2022
Redshirt junior safety Teja Young awaits the snap.

FAU Football: Owls drop to 2-4 after crushing 45-28 loss at North Texas

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
October 2, 2022
Head Coach Willie Taggart holds front and center as the Owls wait for their grand entrance for the 2022 opening game on August 27 against Charlotte.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek first road win against North Texas

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 30, 2022
University Press stock photo of redshirt sophomore safety Dwight Toombs II.

FAU Football: Owls take on North Texas as conference play resumes

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Jacob Merrifield celebrating after recovering a fumble thrown by UCF on Sep. 17, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls look to bounce back at Purdue

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 23, 2022
Staff Predictions: Owls set to take on UCF in tough matchup

Staff Predictions: Owls set to take on UCF in tough matchup

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 16, 2022
Marquice Robinson (left) and Chaz Neal (right) taking a knee before the game against Charlotte on August 27, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls host Southeastern Louisiana in unique matchup

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 9, 2022
Justin McKithen (left) and LaJohntay Wester (right) clearing the smoke as they rush the field for the opening game against Charlotte on August 27, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls take on Ohio in first road game of the season

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 2, 2022
Willie Taggart leads his FAU Owls onto the field.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek victory in season opener against Charlotte

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, and Trey Avant
August 26, 2022
University Press stock photo of safety Teja Young.

FAU Football: Previewing the safeties

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
June 14, 2022
University Press stock photo of wide receiver LaJohntay Wester.

FAU Football: Previewing the wide receivers

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
June 9, 2022
University Press stock photo of #24 cornerback Zyon Gilbert playing defense on the road against the University of Florida Gators.

NFL Draft Analysis: Cornerback Zyon Gilbert’s physicality will grant him chances to play in NFL defenses

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Johnell Davis scored a career-high 18 points against Northern Colorado in the CBI Tournament on March 20, 2022.

Men’s Basketball: Owls’ season ends after a gut-wrenching 74-71 loss against Northern Colorado in College Basketball Invitational

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
March 21, 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
Michael Forrest (#11) scored a game-high 27 points to lead FAU to its first road win of the season against Marshall on Jan. 8, 2022.

Men’s Basketball: Two late threes from Michael Forrest leads FAU past Marshall, 90-77

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
January 9, 2022
James Charles (#28) played six seasons at FAU before making the decision to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.

FAU Football: Running back James Charles declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
January 2, 2022
Alijah Martin (#15) tied Michael Forrest for a game-high 17 points each against Florida Tech on Dec. 17, 2021.

Men’s Basketball: Michael Forrest and Alijah Martin combine for 34 points as FAU routs Florida Tech 78-55

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
December 18, 2021
Janeta Rozentale (#30) goes up to take a shot as Amber Gaston (#32) looks on. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Amber Gaston and Janeta Rozentale powers FAU past Florida Memorial for a 71-63 victory

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Brandon Robinson (#89, left) and Caliph Brice (right, #9) announced their decisions to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft on the week of Nov. 29. Collage by Gillian Manning.

FAU Football: Two players declare for 2022 NFL Draft

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
December 5, 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
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
Janeta Rozentale (#30) had an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double in the win over Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 14, 2021.

Women’s Basketball: Owls’ red-hot shooting leads the way in 85-65 victory over Bethune-Cookman

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
November 14, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Late comeback attempt falls short as Owls lose 30-16 at Old Dominion

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
November 13, 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
FAU's offensive line prepares for a down against Marshall on Nov. 6, 2021.

FAU Football: Owls look to bounce back on the road against Old Dominion

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Johnny Ford (#5) speeding past Marshall's defenders on Nov. 6, 2021. He rushed for 138 yards on 13 carries in the loss.

FAU Football: Owls lose crucial game to Marshall 28-13 despite Johnny Ford’s efforts

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
November 6, 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
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
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 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
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls host their first conference game of the season against rival FIU

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
September 30, 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 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 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
Akileis Leroy (pictured red #2) makes a goal line stop against Florida on Sept. 4, 2021.

FAU Football: Owls get blown out 35-14 in their season opener against UF

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
September 5, 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
Zyon Gilbert (left) and N'Kosi Perry (right). Photos by Alex Liscio and courtesy of Mark Brown via Getty Images. Collage by Gillian Manning.

FAU Football: Zyon Gilbert and N’Kosi Perry named to Reese’s Senior Bowl preseason watch list

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
August 14, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Takeaways from C-USA Media Day

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
July 23, 2021
BJ Emmons (left) and Leighton McCarthy (right) signed with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers as undrafted free agents. Photos by Alex Liscio. Collage by Gillian Manning.

FAU Football: Leighton McCarthy and BJ Emmons signed as undrafted free agents

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: Leighton McCarthy could be a diamond in the rough for linebacker-starved teams in the NFL

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of Roger Steinman from Conference USA.

Men’s Basketball: Jailyn Ingram enters the transfer portal

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Spring training week two recap

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
Michael Johnson will play a crucial role as the co-offensive coordinator and the quarterback coach for the Owls. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Spring Training Week One Recap

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
Vladimir Rivas leaves FAU after three seasons. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Kicker Vladimir Rivas enters the transfer portal

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
The Howard Schnellenberger Field was named in Schnellenberger's honor back in 2014. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Former FAU head coach Howard Schnellenberger awarded the 2021 Bear Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
January 16, 2021
Bryan Greenlee (pictured #4) led FAU in scoring with 14 points in the loss to Old Dominion. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball: FAU left reeling after a 64-55 loss to Old Dominion

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
January 9, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls lose to Memphis in the Montgomery Bowl, 25-10

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
December 24, 2020
FAU football players celebrate a touchdown in their Oct. 31 win against UTSA. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU prepares to face Memphis in the Montgomery Bowl

Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, Jensen Jennings, and Colby Guy
December 23, 2020
Brandon Robinson catches a touchdown pass in FAU's loss to Southern Mississippi. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: In the final game of the regular season, FAU loses to Southern Miss, 45-31

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
December 11, 2020
Defensive lineman Jaylen Joyner has seven sacks on the season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU looks to finish its regular season with a win over Southern Miss

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Richard Pereira
December 10, 2020
Karlis Silins led the Owls in scoring with 19 points. Photo Courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Men’s Basketball: The Owls extend their winning streak to three as they defeat North Florida on the road, 79-77

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
FAU looks to claim their sixth win of the season against Georgia Southern. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU set to face Georgia Southern on the road

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
December 5, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio

Staff Predictions: FAU needs a win over UMass to finish perfect at home in Willie Taggart’s first season

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
November 20, 2020
FAU’s defensive line warms up before last weeks game against Western Kentucky. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU heads to Miami to face rival FIU in the 19th edition of the Shula Bowl

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Joseph Acosta
November 13, 2020
The University Press Sports Staff predicts that FAU will win against WKU due to another dominant defensive performance. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU attempts to stay perfect at home against Western Kentucky

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
November 7, 2020
Head coach Willie Taggart faces his alma matter Saturday against Western Kentucky. Wide Receiver Aaron Young (center) has one touchdown reception on the season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: The Owls look to win two straight games against Western Kentucky

Trey Avant, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
The Owls will look to bounce back after they only scored nine points in the loss against Marshall last week. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU will try to get back to its winning ways as they face UTSA

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Zachary Weinberger
October 30, 2020
QB Nick Tronti stands in the shotgun against Marshall on October 24th. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls lose on the road to No. 22 Marshall, 20-9

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2020
The Owls look to redeem themselves from last season against Marshall as they lost 36-31 to the Thundering Herd. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU heads to No. 22 Marshall seeking its first ever win against a ranked opponent

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Joseph Acosta
October 23, 2020
Not only will the Owls will play their first game Saturday, the team will also open conference play against the 49ers. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU kicks off its season at home against Charlotte

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
October 2, 2020
FAU is on track to play their first game of the season Saturday against the Charlotte 49ers at home. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: The Owls seek to win their first season opener since 2016 on Saturday against Charlotte

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2020
TE Harrison Bryant was productive with the Owls, now he's looking to bring that consistency with the Cleveland Browns. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Highlighting the 15 FAU football players currently in the NFL

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2020
In his redshirt sophomore season, he broke the record for the most passing yards in a season with 3,701. Photo by Alex Liscio.

QB Chris Robison no longer with the Owls, more roster changes ensue

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
August 4, 2020
FAU DB James Pierre was a huge part of last year's successful defense that led the nation in turnover margin. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: James Pierre can be a quality player in the NFL if drafted by the right team

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2020
Freshman guard Tanyia Gordon had a breakout game scoring 26 points in the win against FIU. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Women’s basketball: FAU defeats rival FIU at home 54-42

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2020
This year's game will be the 11th Super Bowl played in Miami. Photo courtesy of the NFL.

Staff Predictions: The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers face off at Super Bowl LIV in Miami

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Trey Avant, and Colby Guy
February 2, 2020
Forward Jaiyln Ingram tallied 16 points in the win and made the three point shot to tie the game with 0.6 seconds left in regulation. Photo by: Michael Hoyos.

Men’s Basketball: FAU defeats Middle Tennessee 97-94 in overtime

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
January 18, 2020
The Owls will try to stay undefeated in bowl games against SMU today. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Staff predictions: FAU takes on SMU in Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Kevin Fielder, and Trey Avant
December 21, 2019
The defense for the Owls has been a standout this season, especially cornerback Meiko Dotson who recorded two interceptions in the win against Southern Mississippi. It brings his total to eight which is the most interceptions in a single season in program history. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Staff predictions: FAU takes on UAB in the Conference-USA championship

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Colby Guy, Kevin Fielder, and Trey Avant
December 7, 2019
Running back Malcolm Davidson had a huge night as he ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns against FIU. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU dominates against rival FIU to win 18th annual Shula Bowl

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2019
Linebacker Akileis Leroy will not be suiting up for the Owls this fall. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Analysis: FAU takes on Marshall to kick off Homecoming weekend

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2019
Junior linebacker Akileis Leroy was dominant on defense last Saturday as he totaled six tackles, one for a loss and recorded a sack. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Preview: FAU to take on No. 18 UCF in home opener

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2019
Former Alabama running back BJ Emmons will get great opportunity with the Owls after the departure of Devin Singletary and Kerrith Whyte Jr. Photo by: Alex Liscio

Position preview: Taking a look at the running back unit ahead of the season opener

Trey Avant, Contributing Writer
August 27, 2019
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