SANTA CLARITA, CA. - The Sunbird men's basketball team defeated The Master's College 67-61 Tuesday evening in Santa Clarita to improve to 15-5 overall, and 5-5 in the GSAC.

Fresno Pacific led at the half 26-23 and was able to hold the Mustangs at bay down the stretch after a game that included six lead changes.

Senior guard James Lewis Jr. led the way for FPU with 20 points and eight rebounds on the night.

Fellow senior guard Jesse Childs chipped in 14 points as well to help the Sunbirds to the win.

Raphael Harris led The Master's College in scoring with 14 points in the contest, while teammate Dean Hadley had a solid performance with 13 points and six boards.

The Sunbirds will look to build off of this result when they host California Baptist this Saturday, January 30th in FPU's Special Events Center.

SPECIAL EVENT AT FPU'S NEXT HOME GAME...

We ask that you please come out this weekend to support the Sunbirds in their next GSAC home game against California Baptist when the men's basketball team will be asking for your help with the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 30th with tip-off set for 4:30pm.

We encourage you to come out and donate in an effort to help a GSAC family in their personal fight against this dreaded disease. Donation trays will be passed around at halftime to collect your contributions. 

On behalf of FPU Athletics, the Sunbird men's basketball program, and the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign, we thank you for your support!