FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Pacific couldn't overcome a quick start from #15 California Baptist on Thursday night, as the Sunbirds fell 19-10 in Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) play at the Lancer Aquatics Center.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #15 California Baptist 19, Fresno Pacific 10
Box Score
Records: FPU (1-6, 0-3 WWPA), CBU (8-5, 1-1 WWPA)
Location:  Riverside, Calif. | Lancer Aquatics Center
Series: The Sunbirds trail 19-1 against the Lancers
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds couldn't overcome a slow start, as California Baptist jumped out to a 9-4 lead after the opening period.
• FPU, who trailed 14-6 at halftime, held CBU to five scores in the second half. The Sunbirds added four goals in the final two quarters to make the final 19-10.
 
STATS OF THE GAME:
• Kyle Eoff led the way for FPU with four points on a hat trick and an assist.
• Uros Pelemis, Lazar Raca and Garth Verdegaal added two goals apiece for the Sunbirds, while Richard Szepesi scored once.
• Joshua Ramage started in goal for FPU and totaled nine saves, while Joseph Costa totaled one block.
• FPU converted 5-of-10 powerplays and held the Lancers to a mark of 3-of-10.
• Caleb Rogers led CBU with six goals.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• California Baptist is currently ranked 15th in the nation.
• Fresno Pacific received votes in last week's poll, but was held out of the rankings in the latest release.
• Eoff leads the team in scoring with 12 goals on the season.
• The 10 goals for FPU matched a season-high for a single game.
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds stay in Riverside to compete at the Lancer Invitational this weekend. FPU begins play against #2 USC at 1:20 p.m. on Friday.