FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific University volleyball team forced a fourth set against Holy Names on Wednesday night, but the Hawks downed the Sunbirds 3-1 (25-18, 25-14, 20-25, 25-23) inside the Special Events Center.

QUOTABLE
"Nights like these are disappointing. We have been working incredibly hard in our practices and unfortunately, despite battling in the third and fourth set, we just did not play we well tonight. Thankfully, we are a resilient squad, and we know how to continue to grind and bounce back." – head coach Shasta Millhollin.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Hawks jumped out to an early 7-2 lead in the first set and went on to take it 25-18.
• Makena Ogas had a kill that tied the second set at six, but HNU ripped off a 16-2 run that led to a 25-14.
• The Sunbirds trailed 16-15 in the third set, when they put together an 8-1 run that put the team up 22-17. They'd go on to take the third set 25-20.
• The final set came down to the closing moments, as the Hawks used a 6-3 run to close it out 25-23 and take the match 25-23.

STATS FROM THE GAME

• Corinne Acosta led the Sunbirds with 13 kills while adding 18 digs for a solid-double-double.
• Ogas was efficient, hammering home 11 kills on a .269 hitting percentage.
• Chloe Melis was a menace at the net, racking up five total blocks while adding six kills.
• Catie Speas ran the offense to the tune of 33 assists.
• Anastassiya Barakhoyeva led the team with 22 digs.

UP NEXT

• The Blue & Orange return to the Special Events Center on Saturday when they host Dominican 3 p.m.  

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