Fresno Pacific Sunbirds dominate Chaminade with Dourva’s buzzer-beater and secure PacWest post-season spot
The Fresno Pacific Sunbirds clinched a spot in the PacWest tournament by securing a 78-56 victory over the Chaminade Silverswords. Felicia Dourva's buzzer-beater in the first quarter set the tone, and a 29-point explosion in the second quarter sealed the win, maintaining their 10-0 home record for the season. The 'Birds remain in 2nd place in the PacWest and are ranked #5 in the D2CSC West Region Rankings. Next, they will face Hawai'i Hilo at home.
By the Numbers- Fresno Pacific Sunbirds' overall record: 18-6, PacWest record: 12-4
- Chaminade Silverswords' overall record: 3-21, PacWest record: 1-18
- Fresno Pacific Sunbirds' home record this season: 10-0
- Second quarter scoring: 29 points
- Free-throws attempted: 31, Free-throws made: 22 (71%)
- Fresno Pacific Sunbirds secured a spot in the PacWest tournament with the win
- The team remains in 2nd place in the PacWest and is ranked #5 in the D2CSC West Region Rankings
- Fresno Pacific Sunbirds will face Hawai'i Hilo at home on Thursday
Fresno Pacific Sunbirds will host Hawai'i Hilo at 5:00 p.m. in the Special Events Center on Thursday.
Bottom LineThe Fresno Pacific Sunbirds secured their place in the PacWest tournament with a dominant victory, maintaining their strong home record and solidifying their position in both the PacWest and D2CSC West Region Rankings.
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