DAVIS, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific men's water polo team faced the ninth-ranked team in the nation on Saturday, as the Sunbirds fell to UC Davis 24-2 in Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) action at Schaal Aquatics Center.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Game One: #9 UC Davis 24, Fresno Pacific 2
Box Score
Records: FPU (5-14, 0-5 WWPA), UCD (17-5, 5-0)
Location: Davis, Calif. | Schaal Aquatics Center
Series: FPU trails 10-0 to UC Davis
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• FPU fell behind 4-0 to start the game before Lazar Raca found the back of the cage for FPU. The Sunbirds then cut the deficit to 5-2 with a goal from Uros Pelemis, but UCD managed to extend its lead to 11-2 at the half.
• It was all Aggies the rest of the way, as UC Davis outscored FPU 13-0 the final two frames.
 
STATS OF THE GAME:
• Raca and Pelemis were the goal scorers for FPU, while Erik Brown and Kyle Eoff added an assist apiece.
• UC Davis outshot the Sunbirds 38-19 on the day.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• The Sunbirds have now faced 12 ranked opponents in 2017. FPU has picked up three wins in those contests.
 
UP NEXT:
• FPU is back home on Friday, Nov. 3 and hosts Air Force at noon in WWPA play.