LA MIRADA, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific University volleyball team took the second set against Biola on Friday night, but it wasn't enough as the Eagles downed the Sunbirds 3-1 (25-8, 22-25, 25-14, 25-23).
QUOTABLE
"We are proud of our team for battling through a talented Biola squad tonight. We had to use a last minute lineup and our team chose to fight for every point taking and taking Biola to four. We are making steady progress towards turning the corner this season, and we can't wait to see what the future holds." - head coach Shasta Millhollin.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Eagles were dominant in the first set, taking it 25-8.
- FPU answered in the second set when Corinne Acosta had a kill that led to a 9-2 run for the Sunbirds that put them up 23-17.
- The Birds took the second set 25-22.
- BU went up 17-8 in the third set and would go on to take it 25-14.
- The Sunbirds trailed 11-9 in the fourth set when they busted out a 7-1 run to go up 16-12.
- Biola found a way to pull ahead late, taking the final set 25-23 and the match 3-1.
STATS FROM THE GAME
- Acosta led the Sunbirds with 13 kills while adding 16 digs to a strong performance.
- Chantel Montayre led the team with 23 digs and an amazing five aces in tonight's match.
- Catie Speas tied for a match-high with 23 assists.
UP NEXT
- The Blue & Orange return to the Special Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
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