FRESNO, Calif.  – The Fresno Pacific women's basketball team is scheduled for three games in five days, hosting Stanislaus State on Tuesday before heading to the Bay Area for the San Francisco State Thanksgiving Classic.  
 
"This week, we will have three great opportunities to take steps forward against three tough teams. We must have a sense of urgency in valuing the basketball, rebounding, and staying true to what we are trying to do. We are looking forward to a great week of competition." – head coach Tim Beauregard
 
SCHEDULE
Game 5
vs. Stanislaus State
Tuesday, November 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Fresno, Calif. • Special Events Center
Live Stats • Video
 
Game 6
@ San Francisco State
Friday, November 24 • 5:30 p.m.
San Francisco • The Swamp
Live Stats • Video
 
Game 7
vs. Cal State East Bay
Saturday, November 25 • 3:30 p.m.
San Francisco • The Swamp
Live Stats • Video
 
About Fresno Pacific (1-3)
• The Sunbirds are coming off their first win of the season on Saturday, outlasting UC Merced 71-70 in the final seconds. Cassie Pisik, Landynn Munster and Megan Lee each went for 14 points, while Jessica Malazarte finished with 12 of her own.
• Munster has provided a spark off the bench so far this year, scoring in double-figures in all but one game.
• Pisik collected 11 rebounds for the night, marking the second consecutive game she has led the team in that category.
 
Sunbird Leaderboard
• Points: Megan Lee, 12.3 PPG
• Rebounds: Cassie Pisik, 6.3 RPG
• Assists: two players tied, 2.8 APG
• Blocks: Julia LoCastro, 14
• Steals: Cassie Pisik, 6
• FG%: Julia LoCastro, 62.5%
• Three-Pointers: Megan Lee, 11
 
About Stanislaus State (2-2)
• Entering Tuesday, the Warriors claim a 2-2 record after defeating Cal Poly Pomona in Turlock on Saturday afternoon. Casey McWilliam and Jackie Ricketson combined for 26 points, while Chelsea Waddy-Blow narrowly missed a double-double.
• Stanislaus State has yet to play a PacWest Conference school this season after going 4-2 against them over the previous two seasons. Against the Sunbirds, the Warriors claim a 15-11 advantage in the all-time series.  
 
Warrior Leaderboard
• Points: Zahria Hendrix, 11.3 PPG
• Rebounds: Erika Larsen, 8.8 RPG
• Assists: Zahria Hendrix, 3.8 APG
• Blocks: Erika Larsen, 8
• Steals: Zahria Hendrix, 14
• FG%: Erika Larsen, 51.7%
• Three-Pointers: Caitlin Keding, 8
 
About San Francisco State (1-0)
• The Gators have played only one countable game to date, defeating Dominican 87-77 at home on Sunday.
• Four players scored in double-figures, led by Courtenay Brown's 24 points. Imani Smith cleaned up on the glass, hauling in 17 rebounds to round out a double-double in her season debut.
• Fresno Pacific defeated SFSU 73-62 last season to give Tim Beauregard his first collegiate head coaching victory.
 
Gator Leaderboard
• Points: Courtenay Brown, 24.0 PPG
• Rebounds: Imani Smith, 17.0 RPG
• Assists: two players tied, 6.0 APG
• Blocks: two players tied, 1
• Steals: Imani Smith, 4
• FG%: Laura Lawson, 83.3%
• Three-Pointers: Courtenay Brown, 6
 
About Cal State East Bay (2-3)
• The Pioneers enter the week with three consecutive losses after falling 62-53 to Cal State LA on Saturday.
• Four different players have led the team in scoring through five games, while Morgan Greene has done so twice. She has averaged a double-double in the early going, though Savannah McGill has grabbed three more rebounds.
• Cal State East Bay is 2-1 against PacWest Conference schools this season and are 6-9 all-time against the Sunbirds.
• The Pioneers host San Francisco State on Tuesday for their first home game of the year.
 
Pioneer Leaderboard
• Points: Morgan Greene, 14.0 PPG
• Rebounds: Savannah McGill, 11.8 RPG
• Assists: Elayshia Woolridge, 4.0 APG
• Blocks: two players tied, 4
• Steals: Elayshia Woolridge, 7
• FG%: Morgan Greene, 51.7%
• Three-Pointers: Janae Chamois, 13         
 
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