BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Gulf Coast erupted for eight first-inning runs and cruised to a 12-4 victory over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday at FAU Baseball Stadium. The Eagles’ 17-hit attack featured home runs from Jeremy Comer, Evan Dempsey and Nathan Gagnon.

Comer’s three-run homer highlighted the decisive first inning. Dempsey and Gagnon each added two-run shots. Jon Embury contributed three hits and two RBIs.

Five FGCU relievers combined for six scoreless innings after Hyatt Richardson allowed three early runs. The Eagles improved to 17-4, while the Owls fell to 13-8.