FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific University women's soccer team hosted Hawaii Hilo on Tuesday evening, as a pair of first half goals from Maiya-Ann Serrao and Madilyn Hernandez gave the Sunbirds an early lead, but the Vulcans battled back to take the match 3-2.   
 
 QUOTABLE

• "I think we met some of our objects for tonight's match. We scored goals on a great team. I think Hilo is one of the class teams in the conference. Some elements worked for us tonight. It was unfortunate for us that we gave up those goals. We'll continue to work and get better." – Interim head coach Jaime Ramirez

HOW IT HAPPENED

• (19:17) Maiya-Ann Serrao got the Sunbirds on the board with a missile that beat the keeper in the top right corner. 
• (23:25) The Birds added to their lead when Madilyn Hernandez scored off an assist from Tori De Leon.
• (36:11) HHU cut into FPU's lead when Daelenn Tokunaga scored. 
• (54:47) The Vulcans knotted the game in the second half when Jordyn Pacheco scored off a pass from Filippa Graneld. 
• (64:29) Takunaga gave the Vulcans the lead with a header just out of reach of Brigitta Eggertsdottir. 

STATS FROM THE GAME

• FPU brought a balanced attack, getting four shots off in each half. 
• Eggertdottir was strong for the Sunbirds, making six saves throughout the match. 

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Serrao's goal was the first of her career for the Sunbirds. 
• Hernandez scored her first goal for the Birds since 2019. 
• Tuesday's match was Faculty Appreciation Night, as members of the FPU women's soccer team invited their favorite faculty members to Ramirez Field for the match. 

UP NEXT

• The Blue & Orange host Biola on Saturday at 5 p.m. on Ramirez Field. 

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