FRESNO, Calif. - Azusa Pacific was beaten in four sets on the road at Fresno Pacific on Friday night. The Cougars are now 12-11 overall, and 8-6 in PacWest conference play.

Katarina Radisic led the Cougars with 11 kills, while Lindsi Hawkins and Jaela Bernard saw extended action for the short-handed Cougars, and Hawkins finished with eight kills and Bernard added seven kills to go along with a pair of solo blocks. Maggie Nielsen dished out a team-high 19 assists, and Annaka Jorgenson picked up a team-high 12 digs.

How It Happened: After Fresno Pacific was able to hang on for a hard-fought first set victory, the Cougars responded by taking the second set to even the match at 1-1. In order to draw even in the match, the Cougars had to make a late comeback in the second, as the Sunbirds held a 20-16 advantage. After cutting the deficit down to 20-18, Fresno Pacific scored a point to make it 21-18, however, the Cougars came roaring back, as a kill by Lindsi Hawkins jump started a 5-0 run for the Cougars that put the visitors ahead 23-21. While Fresno Pacific would tie the match at 23-23, a kill by Jaela Bernard put Azusa Pacific back in front at 24-23, and the Cougars would secure the set 25-23.

The momentum would be short-lived for the Cougars, as the Sunbirds responded with a 25-17 third set victory, and the hosts closed the match out with a 25-20 match-deciding fourth set win.

By the Numbers: Azusa Pacific poted its second-lowest team hitting percentage this season, as the Cougars finished at .134, and the Cougars matched their second-fewest total blocks this year with just three. 

Up Next: The Cougars will head to the Hawaiian islands next week, with the three match trip set to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Hawai'i Hilo.