IRVINE, Calif. - The Sunbird women’s basketball team struggled to keep up with Concordia University Saturday evening, losing to the Eagles 63-53 down in Irvine, CA.
FPU got off to a slow start to begin the game, shooting just 25.9% (7-27) from the field and 14.3% (1-7) from three-point distance in the first half, which left the Sunbirds trailing at the break 19-38.
In the second half, Fresno Pacific was able to slightly improve their shooting percentages to shoot 41.1% (12-29) from the field and 42.9% (3-7) from behind the arc, but the damage had been done. Despite an improved second half performance and a late push, the Eagles proved too much for the Sunbirds and went on to defeat FPU by 10 points.
Senior guard Bricali Cooley led Fresno Pacific in scoring netting 17 points and dishing out 5 assists. Cooley was 5-10 from the field and 6-8 from the line. Fellow senior guard Samantha Cardeno also put up double figures for FPU scoring 11 points on the night.
With the loss, the Sunbirds fall to 13-13 overall, and are 9-10 in the GSAC. Next up, FPU will travel to face The Master’s College Monday, March 2nd in Santa Clarita in their final regular season conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM.