FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific University volleyball team hosted Academy of Art, Makena Ogas had 13 kills and eight total blocks, as she aided the Sunbirds to a 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 18-25, 25-20) victory on Saturday afternoon.

QUOTABLE  

"I saw a lot of tenacity from our team today. We executed our game plan which we haven't been able to do on some nights. We had some really tough practices this week where we pushed everyone to get better and this is the result of that hard work. We're going to put our heads down and keep working to get the results we want." – head coach Shasta Millhollin. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Sunbirds opened the first set with a solid run, taking an 11-7 lead. 
• The Birds maintained their lead and took the set 25-22. 
• In the second set, Ogas smashed home a kill that capped a 12-5 run to open the set. 
• FPU held their lead, taking the set 25-18.
• The Urban Knights put together a lengthy run in the third set, allowing them to pick it up 25-18.
• In the fourth set, ARTU went up 16-13. 
• The Sunbirds answered with a 12-4 run to close out the set 25-20 and take the match 3-1.

STATS FROM THE GAME

• Corinne Acosta led everyone with 19 kills while adding 10 digs for another double-double.
• Lauren Wamsley was solid, racking up 11 kills on a .263 hitting percentage.
• Catie Speas set a new seasons-best with 44 assists. 
• Chloe Melis was tough at the net with five total blocks. 
• Chantel Montayre led the Birds with 25 digs.

UP NEXT

• The Blue & Orange are back in action on Thursday, Oct. 21 when they take on Concordia at 7 p.m. in Irvine, Calif. 

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