FGCU triumphed over Florida Atlantic in an 8-6 victory, powered by home runs from Evan Dempsey and Jon Embury. Dempsey's fifth home run of the season gave the Eagles a 6-4 lead in the sixth inning after an early four-run deficit. Embury's two-run homer in the eighth secured the win, marking FGCU's second victory against FAU this season. Key performances included Dempsey driving in three runs and Embury contributing four RBIs.

By the Numbers
  • Dempsey: 3 hits, 3 RBIs, 1 home run
  • Embury: 3 hits, 4 RBIs, 1 home run
  • FGCU: 5 runs scored in the second inning
  • FAU: 4 runs scored in the first inning
  • FGCU bullpen: Held FAU scoreless in the final two innings
State of Play
  • FGCU improved its record to 22-13 with this win.
  • FAU now stands at 17-19 after the loss.
  • Upcoming matches include a three-game series against Queens starting April 17.
What's Next

FGCU will continue its season in ASUN play, facing Queens this weekend, while FAU will seek to bounce back in their next matchup. The teams will meet again for the remaining two games of their series later in April.

Bottom Line

The victory demonstrates FGCU's resilience in overcoming early deficits, highlighting their offensive power and effective bullpen, essential for future matchups as they work towards solidifying their standing in the conference.