The Owls entered conference play last season with a 2-11 record.
Florida Atlantic men’s basketball finished non-conference play with a 75-62 defeat at the hands of Florida Gulf Coast University on Wednesday night.
The two teams exchanged baskets for the first 15 minutes of the game as FGCU took a three point advantage. After the close start, the Eagles went on a 16-5 run to end the half and take a 38-24 lead into halftime.