FRESNO, CA. - The Fresno Pacific men's basketball team bounced back and earned a much needed win Tuesday evening after defeating Westmont College 67-61 in GSAC play. The Sunbirds' win comes following two disappointing losses FPU suffered last week against Azusa Pacific, and more notably, San Diego Christian this past Saturday.

"After Saturday's loss, our focus was to give a great effort 100% of the time," acknowledged FPU assistant coach Chris Wright. " Tonight, our guys did give a great effort and really competed which we were pleased with."

Senior guard Alex Davenport led the way for the orange and blue with 18 points and four rebounds in the contest. FPU senior guard James Lewis Jr. also chipped in with 13 points, while senior forward Todd Brown put up 12 points and led the Sunbirds in rebounds with seven.

Fresno Pacific started the game well and established a 32-24 lead going into the halftime break. Despite being outscored in the second period 37-35, the Sunbirds were able to hold onto to the lead to claim the victory.

SIDE NOTE: We ask that you please support the Sunbirds at their next GSAC home game against California Baptist on Saturday, January 30th when the men's basketball team will be asking for your help with their Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. We encourage you to come out and donate in an effort to help a GSAC family in their personal fight against this dreaded disease. 

Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30pm and donation trays will be passed around at halftime to collect your contributions. On behlaf of FPU Athletics and the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign, we thank you for your support!