COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fresno Pacific dropped a decision to #15 Air Force 16-11 Saturday on the road. Ian Roos scored a game-high five goals for FPU in the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) setback.
 
FPU drops to 10-11 overall and 1-3 in league play with the loss, while AFA improves to 12-14, 2-2.
 
"It was a tough game and we knew that heading in," said head coach Bryan Suhovy. "There's no real way to prepare for playing a game at altitude. I'm proud of the guys for never giving up. We lost Seymour in the first half, which changed our offensive set up."
 
The difference in the game proved to be the third period, as the Falcons outscored the Sunbirds 5-2. AFA led 8-5 at the intermission and extended its lead to 13-7 ahead of the final period. FPU scored four times in the fourth to make the final 16-11.
 
In addition to Roos' five scores, David Maes tallied three goals and two assists for the Sunbirds offensively.  Freshman Erick Brown finished with two goals and three assists, while Connor Cookingham rounded out the scoring with one goal. John Samson dished out a pair of assists in the loss.
 
Dillon Robinson played well in goal and finished the afternoon with 15 saves.
 
"Ian continues to step up as an offensive powerhouse," said Suhovy. "I was proud of Erik, who really stepped up earning minutes after losing Seymour, and David did a good job controlling our pace. All-in-all it was a great experience and I'm proud of how we performed today."
 
FPU continues WWPA play Saturday, Nov. 8 at home against Santa Clara at 1:00 p.m.