FRESNO, Calif – The FPU volleyball team hosted Azusa Pacific on Friday night, as the visiting Cougars got the best of the Sunbirds 3-0 (25-8, 25-21, 25-15).
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"Tonight started out rocky, but we are proud of the way we bounced back and battled in sets two and three. We are quickly shifting our focus to tomorrow's match against Point Loma." - head coach
Shasta Millhollin.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Cougars got off to a fast start, taking down the Sunbirds 25-8 in the opening set.
- The Sunbirds battled back into the second set, going on an early 7-3 run that was capped by a kill from Makena Ogas.
- The Birds trailed 13-10 when Catie Speas sparked a quick 5-1 run that put the team up 15-14.
- APU found the points they needed down the stretch to take it 25-21.
- The Cougars used a 16-6 run to gain an early advantage as they went on to take the set 25-15 and the match 3-0.
STATS FROM THE MATCH:
- Lauren Wamsley led the Sunbirds with eight kills while adding two digs and two block assists.
- Chantel Montayre was stout defensively, scooping up 27 digs.
- Corinne Acosta also had a strong defensive night, putting up 16 digs.
BEYOND THE BOX:
- The Cougars were receiving votes in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association National Poll.
UP NEXT:
- The Blue and Orange host Point Loma on Saturday at 2 p.m.
SUNBIRD SOCIAL:
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