FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific volleyball team picked up their fourth win in five games following a dominant 3-0 sweep of Holy Names on Thursday. Set scores were 25-19, 25-13 and 25-12 in favor of FPU.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 3, Holy Names 0
Records: FPU (6-10, 4-3 PacWest), HNU (0-15, 0-6 PacWest)
Location:  Fresno, Calif. | Special Events Center
Series: The Sunbirds lead 16-0 against the Hawks
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QUOTABLE:
• "We really put the game plan in the setters hands tonight. The fact that they distributed so well tonight is good to see. We like to make sure we aren't a one-dimensional team." – head coach Tracy Ainger-Schulte

HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds used nine service aces and a strong offensive and defensive attack to down the Hawks in straight sets.
• FPU used a 6-1 run in the middle of the first set to distance itself from Holy Names before eventually going up 1-0 in the match.
• The 'Birds then dominated the final two sets, which was highlighted by a strong attack in the final frame (.296 hitting).
 
STATS OF THE GAME:
• Madison Pierce led the FPU attack with a season-best 13 kills, while Kylei Dewar added seven kills and five aces.
• Gabriela Macedo headed the defensive effort with 12 digs and Tiff Wong added 10 scoops.
• Christina Tran dished out a team-high 19 assists and her counterpart Greta Dobenecker finished with 14.
• FPU held HNU to a negative .024 hitting attack in the win, while the 'Birds countered at .228.
• Summer Williams led the Hawks with five kills.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• FPU picked up its second straight set victory of the season. It was also the second such victory of the week.
• The Sunbirds have won four of their last five games.
• Pierce's 13 kills were not only a season best, but a career high. It was also her fourth double-digit effort of the season.
 
UP NEXT:
• FPU continues its seven-game homestand on Monday, as the 'Birds host Hawai'i Pacific at 6 p.m. on Faculty Appreciation Night.