Westmont Women's Basketball (12-15, 8-11 PacWest) welcomed the Sunbirds of Fresno Pacific (20-7, 14-5) to Murchison Gymnasium for the first time in 12 years on Wednesday evening. The visitors, who are in second place in the PacWest standings, downed the Warriors 63-53 in a closely contested game. The win by the Sunbirds puts Fresno Pacific in the driver's seat for securing the number two seed in the upcoming PacWest Tournament and a bye in the first round.

By the Numbers
  • Westmont's record: 12-15, 8-11 PacWest
  • Fresno Pacific's record: 20-7, 14-5 PacWest
  • Final score: Sunbirds 63, Warriors 53
State of Play
  • Fresno Pacific leads the PacWest standings
  • Possible for Point Loma to steal the number two seed
What's Next

Westmont will close out the regular season on Saturday when they host Concordia in a 5:30 p.m. game. Prior to the contest, three seniors – Cook, Okonkwo and Leila Saenz - will be honored for their contributions to the Westmont Women's Basketball program. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the festivities.

Bottom Line

The Sunbirds of Fresno Pacific defeated the Westmont Warriors 63-53 in a closely contested game, placing Fresno Pacific in a strong position to secure the number two seed in the upcoming PacWest Tournament. Westmont will honor three seniors before closing out the regular season on Saturday.