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FRESNO, CA - The FPU men's basketball team made it eight GSAC victories in a row with a 67-60 win over San Diego Christian College Saturday afternoon at Fresno Pacific's Special Events Center. 

Craig Ash led the way for the No. 25 ranked Sunbirds with 19 points and 10 rebounds on the night. 

"Thank goodness for Craig Ash; he was great tonight," FPU assistant coach Chris Wright said.

 "He really bailed us out," Wright added regarding the senior forward.

Senior guard James Lewis Jr. and senior forward Alex Davenport also contributed for Fresno Pacific. Lewis put up a team-high 20 points while Davenport netted 11 on the night.

After falling behind in the opening minutes of the contest, the Sunbirds were able re-take control of the game and built a commanding 35-20 halftime lead.

FPU remained ahead throughout the entire second period to cruise to the seven point victory.

With the win, the Sunbirds improve to 12-5 in GSAC play (22-5 overall).