FRESNO, Calif. – Despite coming out fiery in the first quarter and leading at halftime the Sunbirds fell to the Warriors of Stanislaus on Tuesday, November 26^th in their last non-conference game of the season. The Sunbirds had four players score in the double digits with Jessica Malazarte having a team high of 20 points and Cassie Pisik recording her 17^th career double-double.
 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 69, Stanislaus State 74
Records: FPU (2-3), CSUS (4,3)
Location: The Special Events Center | Fresno, Calif.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds opened up the game of with a four-point lead as Bayli McClard and Cassie Pisik scored on back-to-back possessions. FPU ended the first quarter with an 11-point lead over Stan State.
• Fresno made six-straight free throws to extend their lead to 13-points. The Warriors went on a nine-point lead to end the second quarter and close in on the Sunbirds' lead.
• A three-pointer by the Warriors tied it up at 44-44 and held the lead till a Jessica Malazarte three-pointer put the 'Birds up by one-point. Stan State took the lead back to close out the third quarter.
•  The fourth quarter was all Stanislaus State as they out- scored the Sunbirds 16-3 in the final quarter and picke dup the win.  
 
 
STATS FROM THE GAME:
• Jessica Malazarte had a team high of 20 points and added four assists for the 'Birds.
• Senior, Cassie Pisik recorded her 17^th double-double of her career pulling down 16 boards and following with 12 points. 
• Ashley Cross and Felicia Dourva each added ten points for Fresno.
 
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UP NEXT:
• The 'Birds will begin PacWest play on December 5^th as they host Academy of Art at 5:30 p.m.