SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific men's water polo team faced tough competition on day two of the Santa Clara Rodeo Tournament, as the Sunbirds fell to (t) #10 Brown 15-2 and (t) #10 Harvard 18-8 on Saturday.
 
The two setbacks move FPU to 8-13 overall on the season.
 
In the opener, the Sunbirds couldn't muster any offense against the tough and physical defense of Brown. FPU was held to a pair of goals, both coming in the third period as Garth Verdegaal and Jacob Fairchild found the back of the cage. Brown led 9-0 at the half and cruised to the win.
 
In the nightcap, FPU couldn't overcome a slow start as Harvard led 13-1 at the intermission. The Sunbirds found some offense in the second half with seven goals, but it was too little too late.
 
Kyle Madel led the way for FPU with three goals, while Fairchild added two. David Maes, Erik Brown and Verdegaal rounded out the scoring with a goal apiece.
 
The Sunbirds continue play at the Rodeo Tournament with two games tomorrow. Game one against Bucknell is slated for a 10:40 a.m. start at Sullivan Aquatic Center.