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Richard Pereira

Richard Pereira, Sports Editor

Richard Pereira is the Sports Editor for the University Press and is majoring in business economics. He is a big fan of basketball and soccer, as he's all for watching them anytime. You can email him at [email protected] or tweet him @Rich26Pereira.

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Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer Spotlight: Graeme Pratt

July 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Athletics reports a 10.5% revenue increase during the most recent fiscal year, records show

July 14, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer Spotlight: Neil Strauber

June 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Soccer Spotlight: Gi Krstec

June 10, 2021
Image by Michelle Rodriguez-Gonzales

UPressPlay Sports: EP. 14

June 3, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer Spotlight: Ivan Mykhailenko

June 2, 2021
Photo courtesy of Nick Blachly via Conference USA.

FAU Baseball: Owls bow out of the semifinals of the C-USA Championship

May 29, 2021
Image by Michelle Rodriguez-Gonzales

UPressPlay Sports: EP. 13

May 28, 2021
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez-Gonzalez.

Opinion: Free Palestine from Israel’s apartheid occupation

May 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lauren Sopourn via FAU Athletics.

FAU Baseball: Owls end the regular season with a 3-0 win at Miami

May 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lauren Sopourn via FAU Athletics.

FAU Baseball: Owls conclude conference play after drawing series against Southern Miss

May 16, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls win three out of four at Western Kentucky

May 8, 2021
Art by Michelle Rodriguez-Gonzalez.

FAU athletes look back on the COVID-19 pandemic one year later

May 3, 2021
Mitchell Hartigan celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against FIU in Game 1 on May 1, 2021. Photo courtesy of Noah Goldberg.

FAU Baseball: Owls win three out of four against FIU at home

May 2, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Soccer: Head coach Joey Worthen congratulates the team on a historic season, desires to take the next step for the fall

April 30, 2021
Photo courtesy of Mark Brown via Getty Images.

FAU Football: Quarterback N’Kosi Perry transfers to FAU from Miami

April 28, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls win three out of four at FIU

April 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Soccer: Head coach Patrick Baker looks back on the spring season, hopeful for a strong fall campaign

April 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of David J. Phillip from Associated Press.

FAU Football: Hines Ward to join coaching staff

April 21, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls split four-game series at UAB

April 18, 2021
FAU celebrates after Ivan Mykhailenko (#16) scored a goal. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer: Owls earn their first winning season since 2007, take down UAB 2-1

April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Jennifer Sullivan introduced as new women’s basketball head coach in press conference

April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Jennifer Sullivan announced as new women’s basketball head coach

April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Soccer: Owls’ season ends in heartbreak after a 2-1 loss to Southern Miss in the C-USA quarterfinals

April 13, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer: Early goal dooms the Owls in a 1-0 defeat at No. 14 Charlotte

April 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Head coach Jim Jabir to leave for Siena College

April 7, 2021
Mikey Clinton (pictured #10) gets past his defender while holding possession. Photo courtesy of the FAU Men's Lacrosse club.

Sports clubs credit improved communication from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety

April 6, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls suffer series sweep on the road against Charlotte

April 4, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Soccer: Owls falter offensively, lose 1-0 to No. 13 Marshall

April 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Soccer: Owls outlast Middle Tennessee 2-0 on the road in C-USA play

April 2, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls sweep four-game series against Marshall in C-USA play

March 28, 2021
Photo courtesy of Michelle Friswell.

Men’s Soccer: Owls take down South Carolina 2-1 at home in C-USA play

March 27, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls prepare for the spring game after training concludes

March 26, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls lose two out of three to USF

March 21, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer: Owls earn first win in C-USA play after beating Old Dominion 1-0

March 21, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Women’s Soccer: Owls lose 2-0 at Old Dominion in C-USA play

March 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball: Head coach Dusty May reflects on the season, expresses optimism for the future of FAU basketball

March 18, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Spring game now open to the public

March 17, 2021
Ivan Mykhailenko (pictured #16) scored his second goal of the season with a penalty against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Soccer: Owls break down in a disappointing 3-1 loss against No. 10 Kentucky

March 13, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Women’s Soccer: Owls get their first draw in C-USA play against Western Kentucky in double overtime

March 12, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured #2) uses a screen from Astou Gaye (#00) to get past the UTEP defense. Photo courtesy of Colin Mitchell from Conference USA.

Women’s Basketball: Owls’ tournament run ends after a heartbreaking 74-67 loss to UTEP

March 11, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured #2) had a double-double of 30 points and 16 rebounds in Wednesday's win over UAB. Photo courtesy of Colin Mitchell from Conference USA.

Women’s Basketball: Owls advance to the quarterfinals after beating UAB 72-66

March 10, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Women’s Basketball: Iggy Allen wins C-USA’s Newcomer of the Year

March 9, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Iggy Allen wins C-USA’s All-Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team honors

March 8, 2021
BJ Murray (#9) and Caleb Pendleton (#34) celebrate after scoring against Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls win one out of two against Florida Gulf Coast

March 7, 2021
Alonso Coello Camarero (pictured #14) had a chance to score against FIU with a penalty kick, but the ball went off the crossbar. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Men’s Soccer: Owls lose 2-0 in their first game of C-USA play at FIU

March 6, 2021
Emma Grissom (pictured #12) had an assist in Friday's win over Marshall. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Women’s Soccer: Owls earn first win in C-USA play, beat Marshall 2-1

March 5, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured #2) achieved her third 30-point, 10-rebound double-double performance of the season in Friday's win over Charlotte. Photo courtesy of Sam Roberts from Charlotte Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls earn their eighth win in C-USA play, beat Charlotte 77-73

March 5, 2021
FAU begins C-USA play at Marshall on March 5 at 7 p.m. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Women’s Soccer: Owls prepare for C-USA play after a rusty start

March 3, 2021

UPress Play Sports: Episode 3

March 3, 2021
Ivan Mykhailenko (pictured #16) scored one goal in five games for the Owls this season. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Men’s Soccer: Owls gear up for C-USA play after remaining undefeated in five games

March 2, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured #2) won C-USA Player of the Week for the second time in her collegiate career. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Women’s Basketball: Iggy Allen wins second C-USA Player of the Week

March 1, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured red, #2) had a double-double of 28 points and 17 rebounds in the win over UTEP. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls escape with a 67-62 win over UTEP

February 21, 2021
Alonso Coello Camarero (pictured #14) scored a penalty in FAU's dominant win over Jacksonville. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Men’s Soccer: Owls perform second-half demolition of Jacksonville, win 4-0

February 19, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Basketball: Games against UTEP pushed back to Sunday and Monday due to weather issues

February 18, 2021
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez.

The Book Corner: “A Testament of Hope” by Martin Luther King Jr.

February 15, 2021
Blake Dean (pictured white, #22) scored the game-tying goal for FAU. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Men’s Soccer: Owls escape with a draw, tie St. Thomas 1-1

February 13, 2021
Karlis Silins (#25) had 15 points and nine rebounds in Saturday's loss to UTSA. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Men’s Basketball: Owls continue losing woes, falter 86-75 to UTSA

February 13, 2021
Alexa Zaph (pictured red, #34) had 11 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in Friday's win over UTSA. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Women’s Basketball: Owls cruise to a 72-59 victory over UTSA

February 12, 2021
Thelma Hermannsdottir (pictured red, #20) committed a foul in the first half against Florida Gulf Coast. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Women’s Soccer: Owls draw in double overtime at Florida Gulf Coast

February 11, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Games rescheduled for FAU men’s and women’s basketball

February 11, 2021

UPress Play Sports: Episode 2

February 10, 2021
Ivan Mykhailenko (pictured white, #16) scored the winning goal for FAU. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Men’s Soccer: Owls maintain winning momentum, beat Stetson 1-0

February 9, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured red, #2) receives C-USA Player of the Week honors for the first time in her collegiate career. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Iggy Allen wins C-USA Player of the Week

February 8, 2021
Sammy Vitols (pictured white, #28) keeps the ball away from the USF defender. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Women’s Soccer: Owls get shut down, lose 3-0 to USF

February 7, 2021
Janeta Rozentale (pictured blue, #30) goes up for a layup against Western Kentucky. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls earn their first road win, beat Western Kentucky 75-70

February 6, 2021
FAU men's basketball will now play against Western Kentucky on Feb. 7 and 8. Photo by Logan Agostino.

Men’s Basketball: Games against Western Kentucky pushed back to Sunday and Monday due to COVID-19

February 4, 2021

UPress Play: Sports Episode One

February 3, 2021
FAU Athletics announces 2021 schedule for Baseball

FAU Athletics announces 2021 schedule for Baseball

February 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Women’s Soccer: 2021 Season Preview

February 1, 2021
FAU men's soccer will open its season hosting North Florida on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Men’s Soccer: 2021 Season Preview

January 31, 2021
FAU men’s soccer will begin its season hosting North Florida on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

2021 FAU Men’s Soccer schedule revealed

January 29, 2021
Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

2021 FAU Women’s Soccer schedule released

January 28, 2021
Stoops spent the last two years as an analyst for the University of Alabama before joining FAU. Photo courtesy of the University of Alabama Athletics.

Mike Stoops hired to become new FAU defensive coordinator

January 28, 2021
FAU will open its season in Gainesville against the Florida Gators on Sept. 4. Photo by Alex Liscio.

2021 FAU Football schedule announced

January 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19, FAU women's basketball has not played for two straight weeks. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Women’s Basketball: Games against Marshall postponed due to COVID-19

January 26, 2021
Dusty May will miss the next two games against Charlotte. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Men’s Basketball: Head coach Dusty May not with the team due to COVID-19 within his family

January 22, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Women’s Basketball: Games against Charlotte postponed due to COVID-19

January 20, 2021
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez Gonzalez.

Opinion: What Biden needs to do to save America from chaos

January 20, 2021
Willie Taggart (pictured blue in middle) made changes in his coaching staff for the 2021 season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Willie Taggart announces changes in coaching staff

January 17, 2021
Iggy Allen (pictured #2) had 15 points and 17 rebounds in the loss to FIU. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls blow their fifth conference game, lose to FIU 65-62

January 16, 2021
Jailyn Ingram (pictured red, #15) goes up for a shot against FIU. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball: Owls get their first win in C-USA play, beating FIU 81-79

January 15, 2021
Amber Gaston (pictured red, #32) had 16 points in the loss to Old Dominion. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls blow fourth-quarter lead, lose to Old Dominion 77-72

January 9, 2021
Jailyn Ingram goes up for a shot in FAU's loss to Old Dominion. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball: Owls open C-USA play losing to Old Dominion 71-67

January 8, 2021
Iggy Allen fends off a defender in FAU's loss to Old Dominion. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls remain winless in C-USA play, losing to Old Dominion 71-56

January 8, 2021
Clint Trickett (left) and Jaron Fairman (right in grey) have been let go of their positions in FAU Football. Photos courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Co-offensive coordinator Clint Trickett and special teams coordinator Jaron Fairman relieved of their duties

January 8, 2021
Karlis Silins (numbered 25) contesting a layup against James Madison. Photo courtesy of FAU and JMU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball: The Owls struggle offensively, losing 79-70 to James Madison

January 5, 2021
Rita Pleskevich scored 18 points in Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls start C-USA play 0-2, losing both games to Middle Tennessee

January 2, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Men’s Basketball: Games against Middle Tennessee postponed due to COVID-19

January 1, 2021
Photo Courtesy of the Vietnam Student Association.

The Vietnamese Student Association is collecting donations in response to the flood crisis in Vietnam

December 30, 2020
The FAU Football team gears up for their Oct. 3 game against Charlotte. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Owls will look to end 2020 by winning the Montgomery Bowl against the Memphis Tigers

December 23, 2020
Former FAU quarterback Chris Robison during warmups at FAU Stadium on Nov. 9, 2019. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Former FAU QB Chris Robison enters transfer portal

December 20, 2020
Sophomore guard Everett Winchester had nine points in FAU's loss to Stetson. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball: Perimeter defense issues doom Owls in 78-69 loss to Stetson

December 15, 2020
The Owls will be looking for their sixth Bowl win in as many tries on Dec. 23 against Memphis. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Owls will play Memphis in the Montgomery Bowl

December 14, 2020
Janeta Rozentale had an 11-point double-double in FAU's loss to UF. Photo Courtesy of Florida Athletics.

FAU Women’s Basketball: The Owls lose 88-76 to the Gators despite Iggy Allen’s 24 points

December 8, 2020
Nick Tronti takes a snap in FAU's loss to Georgia Southern on Dec. 5. Photo Courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: The Owls struggle offensively, lose to Georgia Southern 20-3

December 6, 2020
FAU was set to play Middle Tennessee on Saturday before the game got canceled due to COVID-19. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Game against Middle Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19

November 28, 2020
LB Chase Lasater (25) has 37 tackles this season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: The Owls prepare for their first non-conference game this season against UMass

November 19, 2020
Leaders from each political organization at FAU reflect on what was an eventful election. Illustration by Emily Meilands.

FAU’s political clubs reflect on post-election results

November 17, 2020
In place of the canceled game against Old Dominion, FAU will now face the University of Massachusetts. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football News Roundup: QB Shedeur Sanders decommits, new game added to the schedule

November 9, 2020
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