SANTA CLARA, CALIF.  – Fresno Pacific closed out the Rodeo Tournament against Bucknell on Sunday, October 27^th. 
 

"This weekend was a real test for our program against several ranked opponents. We were able to secure one solid win and we had strong showing against top Division I teams. I was really happy with the grit we showed this weekend. The guys played some of the most consistent ball we have played in a long time and although it did not result in wins I was proud of the way we represented ourselves. With the alumni game next weekend we have a little down time, but our focus is now fully shifting to conference games and championships. We are planning to be healthy and well rested for those," said head coach Bryan Suhovy. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: Bucknell 12, Fresno Pacific 7
Records: BU (15-6), FPU (6-19)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• - The Bison found the back of the cage first as they took and early two goal lead over the Sunbirds. Uros Pelemis and Tyler Gentry tied it up with back-to-back goals for FPU but Bucknell would add a third goal right as the first quarter was ending to take the lead.
• - Bucknell dominated the second quarter scoring three goals and keeping the 'Birds off the board in the second quarter.
• - FPU came out ready in the third quarter as they scored the first two goals of the second half. Bucknell responded with a goal of their own then FPU countered with their third goal of the quarter. The Bison added two more goals in the quarter and extended their lead to four goals. 
• - The Bison added three more goals to the 'Birds two to secure the win.

 
STATS OF THE GAMES:

• - Curtis Vidinoff had a team high of two goals in the loss.
• - The 'Birds had five players each score a goal against the Bison.
• - In the cage Josh Ramage totaled 14 saves despite the loss.

 
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UP NEXT:
The Sunbirds will be off next week but host their Alumni game on Saturday, November 2^nd at 3:00 p.m.