LA MIRADA, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific men's basketball team drained 11 threes and shot 53 percent from the floor to defeat Biola, 85-71, on Saturday night in PacWest action.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 85, Biola 71
Records: FPU (4-8, 2-2 PacWest), BU (5-6, 0-4 PacWest)
Location: La Mirada, Calif. | Chase Gymnasium
Series: The Sunbirds trail 62-27
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QUOTABLE:
• "Really solid performance on both sides of the ball for us tonight. We defended well for the most part, and were able to grind out possessions on the defensive end. Offensively, we took care of the ball, and executed very well. We shared it, we took good shots, we got paint and post touches, and just stayed the course consistently. We just keep getting a little better every day, and will look to get better again tomorrow and prepare for Holy Names on Monday." – head coach C.J. Haydock
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Biola snagged the first basket of the game, but the Sunbirds answered with a 17-5 run to lead by 10 with 13:44 to play in the opening half.
• The Sunbirds went on to lead by as many as 14 in the first before heading into the locker room ahead 44-35.
• Jake Straughan led the charge with 14 points in the half, as FPU shot 55 percent from the floor and 46 percent from deep.
• FPU then carried the offensive momentum into the second half and led by as many as 20 to earn the road victory.
 
STATS OF THE GAME:
• Jake Straughan led the Sunbirds with 23 points, including five threes, and grabbed four rebounds, while Sam Burt added 21 points (7-10 FG) and six rebounds.
• Toby Christensen scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists, Aamondae Coleman scored 11 points and Adrian Antunez amassed 10 points and four assists for FPU.
• The Sunbirds finished the night at 53 percent from the floor and 44 percent from deep, while BU countered at 42 percent from the floor.
• Trevor Treinen scored 16 points to lead Biola.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• FPU's 11 threes tied a season high and marked the third double-digit effort of the season.
• The Sunbirds handed Biola its first home loss of the season.
• FPU faced its old GSAC rival for the first time since 2012.
 
UP NEXT:
• FPU has a quick turnaround and hosts Holy Names on Monday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Sunbirds will be looking for a season sweep of the Hawks.