FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Pacific jumped back in the win column on Friday night after defeating Academy of Art 3-0 in PacWest play at the Special Events Center. Carley Bock led the Sunbirds to the victory with 14 kills and 10 digs.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 3, Academy of Art 0
Set Scores: 25-17, 25-21, 25-17
Records: FPU (6-21, 5-13 PacWest), ART U (1-26, 1-18)
All-Time Series: FPU leads 14-0
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Fresno Pacific came out firing in the opening set and held ART U to a .000 hitting percentage to earn the win. Mikayla Kennedy provided three aces to spark a run that gave FPU control of the frame.
• Two straight kills from Carley Bock in the second set gave FPU the lead for good, as the 'Birds jumped ahead 2-0 in the match. The senior finished with five kills in the frame.
• FPU carried the momentum into the final set and hit .419 to cruise to the match victory.
 
STATS OF THE MATCH:
• Bock led all players with 14 kills and added 10 digs, while Madison Pierce totaled 11 kills on .529 hitting. Mikayla Kennedy chipped in with six kills and four aces. 
• The offense was facilitated by Greta Dobenecker, who finished with 33 assists.
• The 'Birds held ART U to .073 hitting in the match, which matched a season best for FPU.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• The Sunbirds snapped a five-game skid with the win on Friday.
• FPU honored all veterans in attendance prior the match.
• The straight set victory was the second of the season for the Sunbirds.
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter | @fpusunbirds 
• Instagram | @fpusunbirds 
• Facebook | /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds wrap up the home schedule on Saturday against Holy Names at 3 p.m. FPU will celebrate its five seniors prior to the match.