FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Pacific couldn't get by the block of Hawai'i Hilo on Tuesday night, as the Sunbirds fell 3-1 in PacWest play. Set scores were 25-20, 25-18, 18-25, 25-15 in favor of the Vulcans.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Hawai'i Hilo 3, Fresno Pacific 1
Set Scores: 25-20, 25-18, 18-25, 25-15
Records: UHH (16-5, 12-3 PacWest), FPU (5-19, 4-11 PacWest)
All-Time Series: FPU leads 10-5
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds dropped the opening two sets, but fired back in the third to win 25-18. An 8-1 run in the opening portion of the set put FPU in control, which was highlighted by two aces from Mikayla Kennedy and a pair of kills from Bock.
• The Vulcans answered back in the fourth, however. The Sunbirds were held to a negative attack percentage as UHH earned the road win.
 
STATS OF THE MATCH:
• Bock led the Sunbirds with 12 kills, while Jaalyn Sotoa-Stuebing added 11 and Caroline Bodziak totaled nine. Greta Dobenecker dished out 37 assists.
• The defense was headed by Sierra LeBeau at the libero position, as the junior amassed 18 digs.
• UHH received 12 kills from Bria Beale and 13 blocks from Ashton Jessee.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• The Sunbirds allowed a season-high 20.0 team blocks to Hilo.
 
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UP NEXT:
• FPU is back in action on Thursday, Oct. 25 against Hawai'i Pacific. Faculty Appreciation Night will take part before first serve, which is scheduled for 6 p.m.