Defensive Struggle Closes Regular Season for PacWest Tourney Bound Sunbirds

FRESNO, Calif.- The most defensive game of the season tilted against the team that has made its stinginess its calling card, as the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds (20-8, 14-6 PacWest) dropped the regular season finale 59-35 to the Azusa Pacific Cougars (26-3 overall, 20-0 PacWest) Saturday in the Special Events Center. While the Sunbirds celebrated their three super seniors after the game, both defenses showcased why they are the top two in the PacWest. Things were even until midway through the second when Azusa stretched its lead to 14 points before halftime. That continued into the second half as APU outscored...