FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific women's tennis team continued its' winning ways on Saturday afternoon, defeating Hawai'i Hilo 4-1 at Haak Tennis Complex. The Sunbirds are now 7-1 on the season, including a 5-0 mark at their home facility.  
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 4, Hawai'i Hilo 1
Records: FPU (7-1), Hawai'i Hilo (3-6)
Location: Haak Tennis Complex | Fresno, Calif.     
 
QUOTABLE: 
"After two weeks off, we were eager to compete today and it showed. We worked hard on doubles and on our chemistry on the court, and I feel like that paid off today. We knew Hawai'i Hilo would be a tough team, but we played good matches and are getting mentally stronger each and every day." - head coach Priscilla Jensen
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• FPU made quick work of the Vulcans in doubles action, taking all three matches for the first point of the day.  
• Gaya Solomon was the first Sunbird to wrap up her singles match, falling to Carmelle Joyner 6-1, 6-3 in the fourth flight.  
• Claudia Iglesias and Sanne Brull took down their opponents in the sixth and fifth flights respectively, and Alice Di Matteo's second flight was the clincher for the Blue and Orange.
• Marina Lex won her first set 7-5, and Imane Van Veen was up 2-0 in the third set before both matches went unfinished.
 
BEYOND THE BOX: 
• All five of FPU's home wins have come in convincing fashion, as the 'Birds have picked up 7-0, 6-1, 7-0, 7-0, and 4-1 victories in those matches. 
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter - @fputennis
• Instagram - @fputennis
• Facebook - /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• Fresno Pacific back in action on Sunday, when they host Sonoma State in a match that began in Rohnert Park two weeks ago before bad weather forced a postponement. The Sunbirds and Seawolves are set to begin Sunday's match at 2:00 p.m.