Box Score Florida Atlantic shut out FIU, 6-0, Friday night at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. The Panthers and the Owls opened Sun Belt Conference play in 2013 for the final time for both teams. FIU and FAU both move into Conference USA next season.

The Owls (12-7, 1-0 Sun Belt) had a three-run first inning, added a run in the fourth and two runs in the eighth inning to complete their scoring.

FIU left-handed starter Tyler Alexander (1-3) went six innings, allowed five hits and four runs. Freshman Alex Seibold pitched the final two innings.

FAU left-hander Austin Gomber pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings and was relieved by Kevin Alexander, who went the rest of the way.

The Panthers (10-9, 0-1 SBC) had eight hits. Julius Gaines and Edwin Rios each had two hits for FIU.

The teams meet Saturday afternoon for game two of the three-game series in Boca Raton. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. FIU left-hander Ty Sullivan goes against FAU right-hander Jeremy Strawn. Fans can listen to the action on the FIU Sports Radio Network by CLICKING HERE.