Box Score BELMONT, CALIF. – The Sunbirds opened up PacWest play on the road at Notre Dame de Namus. FPU coming off their first win of the season just a night ago managed to take down the Argonauts in three straight sets to earn their second straight win.
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"NDNU came out strong tonight in front of a large home crowd. We are proud of our team for executing our game plan and getting the job done. Once again, our bench was crucial tonight in providing energy, focus and support needed to close out," said head coach
Shasta Millhollin.
INSIDE THE MATCH UPS:
Final: Fresno Pacific 3, Notre Dame de Namur 0
Set Score: 26-24, 25-18, 25-22
Records: FPU (2-8) NDNU, (2-7) Â Â
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The opening set of the match was back and forth for the Sunbirds and Argonauts. FPU managed to edge NDNU in the first set 26-24.
- Fresno Pacific settled in after the first match and was able to take the second set easily and were able to roll into the third set with that momentum and take the clean sweep.Â
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STATS OF THE MATCH:
- Miska Legatova lead the way for the Sunbirds as she led the way with 11 kills and a .364 hitting percentage. Makena Ogas added 10 kills for the 'Birds as well.
- On the backrow Sierra LeBeau totaled a team high of 18 digs.
- Senior Christina Tran continues to be a leader for the Birds as she totaled 22 assists, seven digs, five aces and five kills.
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UP NEXT:
FPU will then travel to San Rafael, Calif. to take on Dominican on Saturday Friday, September 21st. Â
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