FRESNO, CA. - The FPU men's basketball team handled Hope International after taking a 9-8 lead with 12:16 left in the first half and never looking back. The #7 ranked Sunbirds went on to win the contest 63-52 and improve to 13-2 overall, and 3-2 in GSAC play.

Senior James Lewis Jr. led the way for FPU with 17 points and 5 rebounds while senior Alex Davenport put up 12. Fellow seniors Todd Brown and Jesse Childs also contributed with ten a piece for the orange and blue.

The Sunbirds shot 14-25 (56%) from the field in the second period to help them go on to the win.

Fresno Pacific will host Azusa Pacific next Tuesday (1/12/10) in FPU's Special Events Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30pm.