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FAU defender Madison Caldwell (18) tosses the ball during a free throw in Saturday’s loss. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

Women’s Soccer: FAU falls to No. 7 Florida in overtime in season opener

August 19, 2017

FAU’s women’s soccer fell to No. 7 Florida 1-0 after an overtime penalty kick Friday at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.

Sophomore running back Greg Howell avoids redshirt sophomore cornerback Reggie Brown during a Saturday spring game. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Football: FAU’s running game will be relied on heavily

August 10, 2017

The Owls return both of their leading rushers from a year ago.

Kylee Hanson pitches during the April 30, 2016 game versus Western Kentucky University. Photo courtesy of Mohammed Emran

Softball: FAU loses Kylee Hanson to Florida State

July 10, 2017

Softball head coach Joan Joyce will have to find a new starting pitcher for her squad as Kylee Hanson decided to transfer to Florida State University.

Rising senior wide receiver Kalib Woods (4) led the team in receiving a season ago. Photo by Max Jackson

Football: Kalib Woods’ absence will be felt

June 19, 2017

FAU football’s passing game may take a huge dip this upcoming season, as the Owls’ best wideout Kalib Woods has been suspended “indefinitely” after getting arrested last Tuesday for an alleged battery charge.

Defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin yells out orders to the defense late in the third quarter. Ryan Lynch | Business Manager

Football: Defensive Coordinator Chris Kiffin admits to three recruiting violations at Ole Miss, denies another

June 10, 2017

Florida Atlantic new defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin has admitted to three recruiting violations during his four-year tenure as a defensive linemen coach with the University of Mississippi, according to his response the NCAA publicly released this past friday. There are four total allegations, but Kiffin denied the fourth one.

University Press staff members pick a 2017 NBA Finals champion

June 1, 2017

The much anticipated, but not surprising, 2017 NBA Finals are upon us, and the writers at the University Press could not be more pleased. After steamrolling their respective ways to get there, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will be meeting for a third straight time for the rubber series between the pair.

FAU head coach Michael Curry directs his players on where to be during the Owls loss to Miami in 2016-17. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran

2017 Recruiting Class: FAU men’s basketball adds experience, depth

May 31, 2017

Florida Atlantic men’s basketball are gearing up for its next season by adding seven new faces as the squad attempts to build on a 10-20 season.

FAU junior second basemen Stephen Kerr runs toward third base and eventually home on

a single from junior CJ Chatham during the top of fourth inning versus the St. Louis Cardinals on March 2. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Baseball: FAU falls in semifinals of Conference USA Tournament to Rice

May 27, 2017

Florida Atlantic baseball’s hopes of a conference championship ended Saturday afternoon after it fell 13-2 to Rice University in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Win or go home: Baseball defeats Old Dominion to stay alive in the Conference USA Tournament

May 26, 2017

Florida Atlantic baseball advanced to the semifinals of the Conference USA Tournament after defeating Old Dominion University 6-2 Friday afternoon in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Junior pitcher Alex House threw his second complete game of the season in his team's win over Marshall on April 14, 2016. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Baseball: FAU uses strong sixth inning to power past Florida International

May 25, 2017

After trailing by two runs for what seemed like the entire game, Florida Atlantic baseball used a strong sixth inning to overcome its deficit and defeat Florida International University 8-4 Thursday afternoon in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Senior Sean Labsean waits for the pitch during the Owls game versus the University of Miami on March 1. Ryan Lynch | Business Manager

Baseball: FAU unable to complete comeback, fall to Rice in first round of Conference USA tournament

May 24, 2017

After playing from behind the entire game, Florida Atlantic baseball was unable to complete its attempted comeback, falling 5-3 to Rice University Wednesday afternoon in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Senior second baseman Stephen Kerr fouls off a pitch during the Owls game versus the Saint Louis Cardinals on March 2, 2016. Ryan Lynch | Outgoing Editor

Baseball: FAU seeded third in the Conference USA tournament after winning series versus Old Dominion

May 20, 2017

Florida Atlantic baseball will face Rice University in the first round of the Conference USA Tournament next week after defeating Old Dominion University in two out of three games over the weekend.