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63
Academy of Art ARTU 2-1,0-1 PacWest
95
Winner Fresno Pacific FPU 3-4,1-0 PacWest
Academy of Art ARTU
2-1,0-1 PacWest
63
Final
95
Fresno Pacific FPU
3-4,1-0 PacWest
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Academy of Art ARTU 10 11 21 21 63
Fresno Pacific FPU 32 15 25 23 95

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

'Birds Dominate in Conference Opener

FRESNO, Calif. – The Sunbirds came out ready for PacWest play as they hosted Academy of Art in their conference opener. Fresno got off to a quick start as they outscored Art 47-21 going into halftime and would keep their momentum into the second half and move to 3-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 95, Academy of Art 63
Records: FPU (3-3, 1-0 PacWest), AAU (2-1, 0-1 PacWest)
Location: The Special Events Center | Fresno, Calif.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sunbirds exploded in the first quarter as they scored 32 points compared to the Knights 10. FPU started off quickly as they went on a seven-point run to start the first quarter. Bayli McClard completed a three-point play to close out the first quarter and give the 'Birds a 22-point lead.
• Fresno outscored Art in the second quarter as well but the 'Knights were able to keep the 'Birds to only 15-points in the second quarter. A jumper by Cassie Pisik with just over a minute left to play gave the Sunbirds a 30-point lead. The Knights were able to grab four-points at the end of the half to bring the 'Birds lead to 26-points.
• AAU scored on an easy layup to start the second half but FPU answered with a three by Pisik. The 'Birds went on a seven-point run with under a minute left to play and extend their lead to 33-points.
•  The fourth quarter was a similar story to the rest of the game as the Sunbirds outscored the Knights and secured the win over Art.
 
STATS FROM THE GAME:
• Cassie Pisik had a game high of 27 points and pulled down 14 rebounds for her 19th double-double and to move into 7th all-time.  
• Ashley Cross, Bayli McClard, and Jessica Malazarte all scored in the double digits. Cross added 17 while McClard and Malazarte each had 15.   
• The 'Birds collected 10 steals in the game, seven of which were made by Ashley Cross.  
• Bayli McClard also recorded a double-double as she grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sunbirds. 
• Fresno outscored their opponent in all four-quarters for the first time this season.
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter - @fpusunbirds
• Instagram - @fpusunbirds 
• Facebook - /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• The 'Birds will travel to Oakland, Calif. to take on Holy Names at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th.  
 
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