IRVINE, Calif. – No. 1 Fresno Pacific (16-0, 6-0 GSAC) passed a big test on Saturday, sweeping No. 2 Concordia (18-1, 5-1 GSAC) in a Golden State Athletic Conference match.

The Sunbirds took all three sets 25-18, 25-22, 25-18 in a rematch of last year's NAIA championship showdown.

Martina Gregusova dominated on offense with 25 kills of the Sunbirds' 51 total kills.  Gregusova delivered a great performance with 25 kills on 47 attempts and only three errors in hitting .468. As a team, the Sunbirds hit .339.

Mariah Mandelbaum led the Sunbirds defense with 18 digs while #Lauren Albertson#, Tiffany Marinos, Lisa Shilling and Michelle Johnson each contributed a pair of blocks.

Coach Dennis Janzen was pleased with his team's play against the GSAC rival: “Whenever you have a No. 1 and a No. 2, especially on the road, everyone needs to play well.

“[Concordia] has been the best team we've faced all year so far, and everyone really stepped up.”