FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific women's tennis team continued its' season-opening hot streak on Saturday, defeating Biola 5-2 to improve to 4-0. 
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 

• Final: Fresno Pacific 5, Biola 2  
• Records: FPU (4-0), Biola (2-4)
• Location: Haak Tennis Complex | Fresno, Calif.   

 
QUOTABLE:  

• "Although we had a slow start in doubles, our girls are quick to regroup and came out and jumped to a quick finish to clinch at 4-1. Seeing them play from behind with an eagerness to overcome, I think that speaks to their toughness. They have learned to enjoy themselves, even in the heart of competition time." – head coach Priscilla Jensen

                
HOW IT HAPPENED:  

• The Eagles took the doubles point after winning the first and third flights, but the Sunbirds were able to answer in singles action. 
• Lea Falentin gave FPU its' first point of the day with a 6-0, 6-1 victory in the second flight, and Alice Di Matteo put the Blue and Orange in front with a win by the same score in the fourth flight. 
• Sanne Brull put FPU in front 3-1 with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Madison Swaney in the fifth flight, and Ioanna Lathouri clinched with a 6-3, 6-2 win in #3 singles.
• Alice Marques knocked off Anna Hartman in the sixth flight with scores of 6-2, 6-2 to make it 5-1, but Colbeyshaw Emery was able to take the top flight in three sets.   

 
BEYOND THE BOX:   

• In 11 matches dating back to last season, the Sunbirds have never lost at home under head coach Priscilla Jensen.
• FPU is the first team in the PacWest Conference to four wins this season. 

 
SOCIAL:

• Twitter - @fpusunbirds
• Instagram - @fpusunbirds 
• Facebook - /FPUathletics

 
UP NEXT   

• FPU is back in action next Saturday, when they host Westmont at Haak Tennis Complex. The match is set to begin at 2:00 p.m.