FRESNO, CALIF.  – After a long week of playing on the islands FPU returned home to take on Holy Names in the Special Events Center. The 'Birds earned a three-set sweep over the Hawks lead by senior Christina Tran's triple-double.
 
INSIDE THE MATCH UPS:
Final: Fresno Pacific, Holy Names
Set Score: 25-10, 25-21, 25-17
Records: FPU (3-19), HNU (3-17)   
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• - The Sunbirds dominated the first set as they took 12-6 lead early on. FPU scored the last four points of the match and took the set on a kill by Makena Ogas. 
• - Set number two started out a little different as the 'Birds started behind and had to work back to take the lead from the Hawks. A kill by Ogas gave FPU a 10-9 lead and they would keep it the rest of the set. 
• - FPU got off to a quick start in the third set as they went up 9-4 on the HNU, although the Hawks fought back the 'Birds were able to keep them at arm- length and secure the three-set sweep.

 
STATS OF THE MATCH:

• - Senior Christina Tran lead the way for the Sunbirds as she totaled 10 kills, 14 digs and 19 assists. 
• - Corinne Acosta added 10 kills and 13 digs, while Makena Ogas contributed eight kills. 
• - FPU's attacking percentage was a season high of .296 on the match.
• - The 'Birds totaled six solo blocks and eight blocking assists in the win.

 
SOCIAL:
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UP NEXT:
Fresno Pacific is back in action Saturday, October 26^th as they travel to the Bay to take on Academy of Art at 3:00 p.m. in the Kezar Pavilion.