Men's hoops edge Rocky Mountain 86-83

BILLINGS, MO. - The #7 ranked FPU men's basketball team defeated Rocky Mountain College 86-83 Thursday evening in Billings, Montana. The Sunbirds overcame a 13 point second half deficit to go on to edge the defending 2009 National Champions in a close one.

The Bears started the game on fire shooting 66% in the first half and took the lead 50-46 at the break.

To open the second period, the Sunbirds were able to step up the defensive pressure and limited Rocky Mountain's second half shooting percentage to just 36%.

Senior James Lewis Jr. went 6-8 from three-point distance and 7-7 from the line to lead Fresno Pacific with 29 points and six rebounds on the night.

"J.R. played the most complete game of his FPU career tonight both offensively and defensively," acknowledged Fresno Pacific assistant coach Chris Wright.

Senior Craig Ash also contributed with 16 points in the contest while junior Jordan Wild put up 10 points and had five rebounds.

"Luckily we're finding a way to win some of these close games," added Wright.

With the win FPU improves to 9-1 on the season.

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