BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Atlantic launched its season with a 7-1 victory over Notre Dame on Friday evening at FAU Baseball Stadium. The Owls erupted for 11 hits, overcoming an early deficit after the Fighting Irish scored in the second inning on Zee’s RBI single.

Florida Atlantic answered immediately in the bottom of the frame, as John Martinez hit a three-run homer to deep left field for a 3-1 lead. The Owls broke the game open with a four-run eighth inning, highlighted by Ian Collier’s two-run homer and an RBI double from Martinez. Notre Dame managed just five hits.

The win gives Florida Atlantic a 1-0 start, while Notre Dame begins its season 0-1. The teams continue their three-game series Saturday.