FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Pacific couldn't slow down the high-powered block of Azusa Pacific on Saturday, as the Sunbirds fell in straight sets in PacWest action. Set scores were 25-19, 25-23 and 25-22 in favor of the first-place Cougars.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Azusa Pacific 3, Fresno Pacific 0
Set Scores: 25-19, 25-23, 25-22
Records: APU (17-6, 13-2 PacWest), FPU (5-18, 4-10 PacWest)
All-Time Series: FPU leads 64-19
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Cougars led early in the opening set before the Sunbirds started to mount a comeback. A 7-3 run wasn't enough for FPU as APU jumped ahead 1-0 in the match.
• FPU then stormed ahead 6-0 in the second frame, but APU raced back to win 25-23.
• The Cougars finished off the win after separating themselves in the middle of the final frame with a 7-3 run.
 
STATS OF THE MATCH:
• Mikayla Kennedy led the Sunbirds with seven kills, while Caroline Bodziak and Carley Bock added six apiece. Greta Dobenecker dished out 30 assists for FPU.
• The defense was headed by Sierra LeBeau, who totaled 21 digs. Kennedy added four blocks at the net, while Bodziak chipped in with three.
• APU received 10 kills from Julianne Miller and six blocks from Sara Wagenveld.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
•  Kennedy's four blocks marked a career high.
• The Sunbirds honored local first responders prior to the match for their work in the community.
 
SOCIAL:
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UP NEXT:
• FPU is back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at home against Hawai'i Hilo.