IRVINE, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific women's basketball team picked up another PacWest Conference victory on Thursday night, defeating Concordia 78-66 on the road. The Sunbirds have now won three straight league games and have defeated the Eagles in both meetings this season. 
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: FPU 78, Concordia 66
Records: FPU (18-8, 14-6 PacWest), Concordia (10-14, 9-10 PacWest)
Location: CU Arena | Concordia, Calif.     
Series: FPU leads 36-27
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Julia LoCastro controlled the opening tip, but the Eagles came away with the first bucket of the game at the other end.   
• Concordia carried a 19-11 lead into the second quarter, but the Blue and Orange bounced back to head to the intermission tied at 35.  
• Jessica Malazarte opened the second half with a three, and the 'Birds began to hit their offensive stride.
• A Bree Alvarez jumper put FPU in front for good with 4:30 left in the third, allowing the Sunbirds to maintain a comfortable lead for the duration of the game.
 
STATS FROM THE GAME:
• Alvarez led all scorers with 22 points as one of four Sunbirds in double-figures, while Riley Friauf and Grace Smith each gave the Eagles a double-double.
• Fresno Pacific hit on 54% from behind the arc, setting a new season-best.
• Concordia controlled the glass 51-38, but the Sunbirds won the turnover battle by a margin of 15-10. 
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• The Sunbirds have won 18 games for the first time since the 2006-07 season.
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter - @fpusunbirds
• Instagram - @fpusunbirds 
• Facebook - /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• FPU is back in action on Saturday, when they wrap up the final road trip of the regular season with a visit to Point Loma. Tipoff from is San Diego is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.