Fresno, Calif — The ninth-ranked Sunbirds didn't let a long match and a late night on Friday carry over as they flew by Biola 8-1 at home.
 
FPU (16-5) overcame a pair of injuries and a late arrival time from Southern California last night following a nearly four-hour match to easily defeat the Eagles (7-10). Teddy Renard stepped in for the Sunbirds at the No. 6 singles spot blanking Greg Cobain 6-0, 6-0 for his first career shutout win. He also pulled out an 8-4 doubles win with partner Kyle Rowe at the No. 2 spot. Fellow freshman Leonardo Urquidi won his first career match at No. 3 singles toppling Luke Mountain in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. 

Rowe, Michael Tymkiw and Stefan Loop also won their matches in straight sets. 
 
The Sunbirds will have nearly a week off before hosting Sonoma State on Friday at the Haak Tennis Complex on April 4. Matches are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.
 
Tennis Match Results
Biola University vs Fresno Pacific
03/29/14 at Fresno, CA
 
#9 Fresno Pacific 8, Biola University 1
 
 Singles competition 
1. Michael Tymkiw (FPU-MT) def. LEE, Lucas (BU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Kyle Rowe (FPU-MT) def. PEKARY, Isaiah (BU) 6-2, 6-1
3. Leonardo Urquidi (FPU-MT) def. MOUNTAIN, Luke (BU) 6-3, 6-4
4. Stefan Loop (FPU-MT) def. TOWNSEND, Tayven (BU) 6-3, 7-5
5. CHANG, Brandon (BU) def. Daniel Gianopulos (FPU-MT) 6-4, 3-6, 10-7
6. Teddy Renard (FPU-MT) def. COBIAN, Greg (BU) 6-0, 6-0
 
 Doubles competition 
1. Michael Tymkiw/Leonardo Urquidi (FPU-MT) def. LEE, Lucas/MOUNTAIN, Luke (BU) 8-3
2. Kyle Rowe/Teddy Renard (FPU-MT) def. PEKARY, Isaiah/TOWNSEND, Tayven (BU) 8-4
3. Stefan Loop/Daniel Gianopulos (FPU-MT) def. CHANG, Brandon/EVANS, Chris (BU) 8-3
 
Match Notes:
Biola University 7-10
Fresno Pacific 16-5; National ranking #9; Regional ranking #2
T-3:17  A-19