DAVIS, Calif. – Fresno Pacific faced a pair of tough opponents to close out the Aggie Roundup on Sunday, as the Sunbirds fell to #17 San Jose State 10-9 and #1 USC 13-3.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: #17 San Jose State 10, Fresno Pacific 9
Records: SJSU(3-2), FPU (0-7)
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Final: #1 USC 13, Fresno Pacific 3
Records: USC(11-0), FPU (0-5)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds and Spartans battled back and forth throughout the match in the opener. Down a pair of scores with just over four minutes to play, Kyle Eoff found the back of the cage to pull FPU within one. The 'Birds couldn't find the equalizer the final two minutes, however, as SJSU escaped with the win.
• After scoring two goals in the opening quarter against the top-ranked Trojans, the Sunbirds were held to only one the rest of the way. USC's 7-0 run put the game out of reach for FPU.
 
STATS OF THE GAMES:
• Uros Pelemis led FPU with three goals against San Jose State, while goalkeeper Joshua Ramage amassed 11 saves in the cage.
• In the nightcap, the Sunbirds received goals from Paul Siebenaler, Garth Verdegaal and Cody Wickman.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• FPU has now faced the two teams that took part in 2017's national championship (UCLA def. USC 7-5).
•The Sunbirds have faced six ranked opponents this season.
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter - @fpusunbirds | Instagram - @fpusunbirds | Facebook - /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds return home to face Delta College in an exhibition on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m.