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Cameron Priester, Sport Editor at the University Press.

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large

Cameron Priester is an Editor-at-Large for the University Press. Having served as Sports Editor for the 2022-23 academic year, he is a multimedia journalism major and intends on pursuing a career in sports journalism. He can be found on Twitter @PriesterCameron and you can email him at [email protected].

All content by Cameron Priester
Nick Boyd celebrating after making a three en route to FAU's 85-84 victory over Tulane University, Jan. 11.

Men’s basketball: Owls survive another overtime at Wichita State

Cameron Priester, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
FAU guard Johnell Davis on the fast break before his dagger dunk in the win against Tulsa on Feb. 3, 2024 at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

Men’s Basketball: Owls fall 76-73 to UAB in overtime

Cameron Priester, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Johnell Davis in FAU's 86-77 win over Wichita State. Davis finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

COLUMN: The reason for FAU’s win streak: Letting Johnell Davis cook

Cameron Priester, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Alijah Martin hyping up the FAU Student Section during the team's 86-77 comeback win against Wichita St.

Men’s Basketball: Second half comeback lifts FAU over Wichita St.

Cameron Priester, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Giancarlo Rosado (#3), warming up before FAU's 90-74 win against the College of Charleston, Dec. 2 2023.

COLUMN: With Rosado out, it’s next man up for FAU Men’s Basketball

Cameron Priester, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
The FAU men's basketball team in huddle prior to their 100-57 home opener victory over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

COLUMN: Where do two brutal losses leave FAU Men’s Basketball now?

Cameron Priester, Staff Writer
January 10, 2024
The FAU defense getting set for a third down against the Tulane offense during the Owls' 24-8 loss in their home finale on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Staff Predictions: FAU to lose season finale against Rice on the road

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
November 24, 2023
FAU freshman tight end Zeke Moore (#48) and another player celebrating with junior wide receiver Devin Price (#7) after Price caught a pass by junior quarterback Daniel Richardson for a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter. FAU lost their final home game of the season to No. 17 Tulane, 24-8, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

FAU Football: Owls eliminated from bowl contention with 24-8 loss to Tulane

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
November 18, 2023
FAU senior running back Larry McCammon III (#3) stiff-arming a defender to get the first down during the Owls' 22-7 loss to East Carolina at Howard Schnellenberger Field on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Green Wave floods Boca

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
November 17, 2023
FAU freshman tight end (#48) Zeke Moore breaking a tackle for a first down during the Owls' 45-42 loss to the University of Alabama at Birmingham on the road on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls try to make Pirates ‘Walk the Plank’ in Boca

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
November 10, 2023
FAU graduate running back Kobe Lewis (#5) avoiding a tackle against Charlotte sophomore defensive back Al-Ma'hi Ali (#6) during the Owls' 38-16 road victory on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls looking for fifth victory against UAB

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
November 3, 2023
FAU quarterback Daniel Richardson (#10) stepping back to pass against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners (orange) during the Owls' 36-10 homecoming loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls should get fourth win this season

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and Anthony Brown
October 26, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 1

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
October 25, 2023
Stall doors of a men’s bathroom in General Classrooms South that display homophobic and transphobic slurs.

[Photo] FAU transgender student feels unsafe, accelerates graduation date to flee state

Jessica Abramsky, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2023
FAU junior quarterback Daniel Richardson (#10) scrambles for a first down during the Owls' 20-17 conference win against Tulsa at Howard Schnellenberger Field. Oct. 7, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls look to pick up second straight win against USF Bulls

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
October 13, 2023
Graduate defensive back Jarron Morris playing against the University of Illinois during the Owls' 23-17 loss on Sept. 23, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls host the Golden Hurricane in first conference game

Maddox Greenberg, JD Delcastillo, Cameron Priester, and Anthony Brown
October 6, 2023
Stock photo of FAU Administration Building.

Faculty endorse Stacy Volnick as FAU’s next president

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
September 28, 2023
FAU graduate transfer running back Kobe Lewis (#5) advancing down the field during the Owls' 48-14 loss to the Clemson University Tigers. September 16, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls eye first road win against Fighting Illini

Maddox Greenberg, JD Delcastillo, and Cameron Priester
September 22, 2023
FAU graduate defensive back Jarron Morris (#4) returning an interception for a touchdown during the Owls 17-10 loss to the Ohio University Bobcats. September 9, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls travel to Death Valley to face the Tigers

Maddox Greenberg, Anthony Brown, JD Delcastillo, and Cameron Priester
September 15, 2023
Photo of students walking in the Breezeway.

FAU welcomes one of largest freshman classes in history amid housing shortage

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
September 13, 2023
Devin Vanterpool stares down his opponent against Archbishop Stepinac High School on January 22, 2023.

New kid on the block: Meet Devin Vanterpool, the newest addition to FAU Basketball

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
September 8, 2023
The Florida Atlantic Owls getting ready before their season- and home-opener against the Monmouth University Hawks.

Staff Predictions: Owls take on Bobcats in second-straight home game

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and Anthony Brown
September 6, 2023
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver (#16) Tony Johnson in the Owls 32-31 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Staff Predictions: Owls looking for a season-opening victory against Monmouth

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
September 1, 2023
FAU defensive back Josh Moore (#10) squaring up against running back Larry McCammon III (#3) at practice. August 30, 2023.

FAU Football: Evan Anderson healthy and ready to lead Owls’ D-line again

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
August 30, 2023
FAU graduate defender Graeme Pratt (#4) in a game last season.

Men’s Soccer: Owls draw 1-1 on the road against Belmont

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
August 27, 2023
Head coach Tom Herman, pictured on the left, speaking at FAU's National Signing Day celebration on Feb. 1, 2023.

FAU Football: Herman, Owls hopeful after first practice of fall training camp

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
August 3, 2023
(Left) Junior guard Alijah Martin celebrating FAU's first NCAA Tournament win against the University of Memphis on March 17, 2023, (right) junior guard Johnell Davis fights off a defender for a rebound against Middle Tennessee State on January 26, 2023.

Martin, Davis’ return: What it means for a reloaded FAU squad

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-large
July 6, 2023
Inside linebacker Jarret Jerrels (#44) playing during the 2023 Spring Game.

FAU Football: Previewing the Inside Linebackers

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
June 19, 2023
Defensive back Courtney Lamas-Lanier (#35) celebrating FAU's victory over UAB last season.

FAU Football: Previewing the Defensive Backs

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
June 17, 2023
Quarterback Daniel Richardson (#10) handing the ball to running back Larry McCammon III (#3) during a spring game.

FAU Football: Previewing the Offensive Line

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
June 12, 2023
Alijah Martin (left) and Johnell Davis (right) on the offensive against UTEP during the last home game of the 2022-23 season. Graphic by Nicholas Windfelder

Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin announce return to FAU

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
May 31, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 25

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, and Cameron Priester
May 30, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 24

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, and Cameron Priester
May 24, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 23

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, and Cameron Priester
May 16, 2023
FAU Owls warm up before their Friday night game

Baseball: FAU takes series over LA Tech 2-1

Maddox Greenberg and Cameron Priester
May 14, 2023
UP stock photo of the infielders gather for a mound visit in the middle of an FAU baseball game. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Baseball: Owls downed on the road by FGCU

Cameron Priester, Editor-at-Large
May 10, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 22

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
May 9, 2023
Baseball: Owls take two of three against Charlotte

Baseball: Owls take two of three against Charlotte

Jahsheem Benjamin and Cameron Priester
May 8, 2023
Nolan Schanuel lands the first hit of the series against USF on Friday Feb. 24, 2023.

Baseball: Owls fall 12-9 to No. 16 Miami in series finale

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 26, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 21

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
April 25, 2023
Jalen DeBose heads to the dugout after catching the the third out in the top half of the first inning against USF on Feb. 24, 2023.

Baseball: Extra innings walkoff lifts FAU over No. 17 Miami

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 20

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
April 18, 2023
Football: Owls close spring practice, set for Spring Game on Saturday

Football: Owls close spring practice, set for Spring Game on Saturday

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
University Press stock image.

Baseball: Owls take down FGCU 5-4 to secure season series

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Sophomore guard Johnell Davis at FAU's Selection Sunday celebration at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on March 12, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Johnell Davis declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Senior DH Mitchell Hartigan speeding towards third base against the

Baseball: Goldstein’s walk-off grand slam lifts FAU over No. 15 FGCU

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Sophomore guard Alijah Martin celebrates hitting a three-pointer against San Diego State on April 1, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Buzzer beater ends Owls’ run in the Final Four

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Sophomore guard Alijah Martin throws down a dunk against San Diego State in the Final Four on April 1, 2023.

Owls’ run ends in 72-71 loss to San Diego State in Final Four

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
April 1, 2023
Men’s Basketball: Get to know San Diego State ahead of their Final Four matchup with FAU

Men’s Basketball: Get to know San Diego State ahead of their Final Four matchup with FAU

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 30, 2023
Chan Walker pictured in front of FAU Softball Stadium, where spent more than 20 years as a player and coach.

When Loyalty Goes Unrewarded: Chan Walker reflects on not getting head coaching job

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Senior guard Michael Forrest squaring up with a defender against Memphis in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 17, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls outlast Kansas State 79-76, book trip to Final Four

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 26, 2023
History in the making: Owls down Kansas State 79-76 in Elite Eight

History in the making: Owls down Kansas State 79-76 in Elite Eight

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 25, 2023
Johnell Davis, Michael Forrest (11), Nicholas Boyd (2), and Giancarlo Rosado (3) against Charlotte on Jan. 7, 2022.

Men’s Basketball: Second half comeback sends Owls to Elite 8

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
FAU Owls celebrate their final home victory of the 2022-2023 season on Saturday. Their victory against the UTEP Miners granted them Conference USA regular season title champions.

Owls dance into Elite 8, stun Tennessee 62-55

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Brandon Weatherspoon catches the rebound and looks for an opening through UTSA to pass on Feb. 23, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: What to watch for in FAU’s Sweet 16 matchup with Tennessee

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Johnell Davis going in for a layup against UTEMP on Feb 25th 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Davis lifts Owls past FDU in second round of NCAA Tourney

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Sophomore guard Alijah Martin throwing down a dunk against Memphis in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 17, 2023.

Owls are Sweet 16 bound, take down Fairleigh Dickinson

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Nick Boyd celebrates knocking down a big three pointer, mocking Middle Tennessee's previous three point celebration on Jan. 26, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in Round of 32

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Junior guard Jalen Gaffney awaiting a pair of foul shots against Memphis on March 17, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls topple Memphis in first round of NCAA Tourney

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Owls survive, set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in Round of 32

Owls survive, set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in Round of 32

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Sophomore guard Nicholas Boyd leading on the offensive end against Middle Tennessee on Jan. 26, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls looking for first tournament victory against Memphis

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Jackson Ross (left) hits his sixth home run of the season earning the owls two runs alongside Nolan Schanuel (right) against Harvard during the second game of the season on Saturday night.

Baseball: Owls sweep Harvard in four-game set

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
The FAU men's basketball team celebrating after winning the C-USA regular season championship on Feb. 25, 2023.

FAU Owls to March Madness for first time in over 20 years

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Joiya Maddox looks for her opportunity to pass the ball in to her team mates against PBA on Nov. 21, 2022.

Women’s basketball: First round defeat to UTSA in C-USA Tourney ends Owls’ season

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
John Schroeder rounding third base against the USF Bulls on Feb. 24, 2023.

Baseball: Owls drop two straight on the road to Florida

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Head coach Dusty May and the FAU men's basketball team after wining the C-USA regular season championship on Feb. 25, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls rake in C-USA postseason awards

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 19

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
March 7, 2023
John Schroeder slides back to first base after attempting to steal second on Feb. 25, 2023.

Baseball: Owls swept by UConn in three-game set

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Joiya Maddox gets a layup for two points against UTSA on Jan. 19, 2023. Joiya scored 11 points against the Roadrunners.

Women’s Basketball: Owls fall 65-60 in regular season finale to LA Tech

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Redshirt junior guard Joiya Maddox shoots for a layup during the last ten seconds of the first quarter. The quarter ended with a score of 7-14 with Rice in the lead.

Women’s Basketball: Owls doomed by slow start in 76-61 loss to Rice

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Nolan Schanuel (center) celebrates with his teammates after securing the lead against UCF on April 5, 2022.

Baseball: Owls sneak past #22 Miami 6-5

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
March 1, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 18

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
February 28, 2023
Sophomore catcher John Schroeder slides to second base after hitting a double during the bottom of the third inning Friday night against USF.

Baseball: Owls take 2-1 series victory over USF

Cameron Priester and Nicole Vogt
February 27, 2023
University Press stock photo of senior left-hander Evan Waterbor.

Baseball: Owls rally past UCF 13-3 on the road

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Photo of graduate right hander Hunter Cooley, who was named to the 2023 C-USA All-Conference Preseason Team.

FAU Baseball: Owls sweep Monmouth in three-game series

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Freshman guard Ajalon Gillard hits the paint for a layup shot against Middle Tennessee. The two point progression brought the score to 30-36 during the second quarter.

Women’s Basketball: Owls drop fourth straight to Middle Tennessee

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 17

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
February 14, 2023
Sophomore guard Nicholas Boyd leading on the offensive end against Middle Tennessee on Jan. 26, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls re-enter AP Poll at No. 25

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Sophomore guard Alijah Martin with the first three point shot for the Owls against Louisiana Tech, bringing the score to a tie at seven points.

Men’s Basketball: Alijah Martin’s 26 points leads Owls past LA Tech

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Lot in Pearl City that has already began demolition and reconstruction.

Pearl City: 108 years of resilience

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 16

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
February 7, 2023
Cameron Priester, Sport Editor at the University Press.

Editor’s Letter: Honoring our community

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
University Press stock photo of FAU's softball team.

FAU Softball: Owls set to open 2023 season against Mississippi State

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Joiya Maddox gets a layup for two points against UTSA on Jan. 19, 2023. Joiya scored 11 points against the Roadrunners.

Women’s Basketball: Owls concede season sweep in 73-59 loss to Charlotte

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
February 5, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 15

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
January 31, 2023
Men’s Basketball: Owls advance to No. 19 in AP Top 25

Men’s Basketball: Owls advance to No. 19 in AP Top 25

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
January 30, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 14

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
January 24, 2023
Men’s Basketball: Owl rise to No. 21 in AP Top 25

Men’s Basketball: Owl rise to No. 21 in AP Top 25

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
Dyllan Hanna goes for a layup shot against UTSA during the second quarter on Jan. 19, 2023.

Women’s Basketball: Owls take down conference foe UTSA 81-66

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
January 20, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 13

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
January 17, 2023
Men’s Basketball: Dominant second half lifts Owls past Western Kentucky 76-62

Men’s Basketball: Dominant second half lifts Owls past Western Kentucky 76-62

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
Sofia Galeron looks to take a shot against Kennesaw State on Dec. 2, 2022.

Women’s basketball: Owls take down FIU 76-66 to complete season sweep

Cameron Priester, Sports Editor
January 12, 2023
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