IRVINE, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific volleyball team wrapped up the 2017 season on Saturday, as the Sunbirds were swept by Concordia in PacWest play. Set scores were 25-12, 25-23 and 25-11 in favor of the Eagles.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Concordia 3, Fresno Pacific 0
Records: FPU (12-17, 10-10 PacWest), CUI (18-9, 14-6 PacWest)
Location: Irvine, Calif. | CUI Arena
Series: The Sunbirds lead 52-7 against the Eagles
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• After dropping the opening set, the Sunbirds were in position to even the match in the second frame. With the score 21-21, CUI rattled off three straight points to take control and earn the set win to jump ahead 2-0 in the match.
• FPU then struggled in the third frame and was held to a negative hitting percentage to drop the set.

STATS OF THE GAME:
• Malerie Crenshaw and Carley Bock led FPU with six kills apiece, while Caroline Bodziak added five and Kylei Dewar totaled four.
• Greta Dobenecker dished out a game-high 23 assists and totaled six digs for the Sunbirds.
• Rachel Flynn put down a game-high 11 kills for CUI.
• The Eagles out-blocked the Sunbirds 9-3 on the night.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• FPU graduates Crenshaw, Karah Mitchell and Gabriela Macedo, but returns nine players next season.