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UC Merced UCM 0-0
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Winner Fresno Pacific FPU 0-0,0-0 PacWest
UC Merced UCM
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UC Merced UCM 15 16 6 22 59
Fresno Pacific FPU 18 16 19 20 73

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Sunbirds Handle Bobcats in Final Exhibition of the Season

FRESNO, Calif. – Anisa Rillo poured in 15 points for the Fresno Pacific University women's basketball team in their final exhibition of the season against UC Merced, as the Sunbirds handled the Bobcats 73-59. 

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"Tonight was a great night for us. It was fantastic to be back in the SEC and have our fans here supporting us. I think we will learn a lot from this game. Our defense is going to have to learn how to play at the level of intensity that we want without fouling. In the first half, we found a little too much and that kept them in the game. If we tighten up a bit with ball security and our fouling, there's a route for us to find a lot of success this year. UC Merced is as tough as they come for an NAIA opponent, and we knew we had to play well in the second half to have a chance to win. We are glad to get the win and are excited to learn from the film as we believe the best version of our team is within our control." – head coach Tim Beauregard.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Rachel Berry capped a 12-6 run that took place over the first 6:06 of the first quarter. 
  • Maesyn Rix scored the Birds' final points of the quarter, as the Sunbirds led 18-15 after one. 
  • Vanessa Cochrane nailed a three-pointer to open the second quarter for FPU.
  • The Sunbirds held a 34-31 lead at halftime. 
  • FPU took over in the third quarter, as a jumper from Bre Hurt sparked a 13-0 run that put the Sunbirds up 47-31. 
  • The Blue and Orange found their rhythm late, going 5-for-6 from three-point range in the final period. 

STATS FROM THE GAME

  • Rillo was excellent for the Sunbirds, leading the team with 15 points while going 6-for-10 from the field while adding five rebounds for a superb night. 
  • Sara Lundqvist was efficient, scoring 12 points while going 4-for-6 from three-point range. 
  • Cochrane was the final Sunbird to score in double-figures, scoring 10 points.
  • The offense flowed through Berry, who dished out a game-high six assists while grabbing a team-high six rebounds. 
  • FPU shot 48.3 percent from the field, including a 9-for-18 performance from three-point range. 
  • The Blue and Orange owned the lane, scoring 38 points in the paint. 
  • The Sunbird bench supplied 30 points to the team's total. 

UP NEXT

  • The season officially begins this Friday when the Sunbirds take on Chico State inside Art Acker Stadium at 7:30 p.m. 

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