FRESNO, Calif. - The No. 23 Point Loma men's basketball team ran its winning streak to seven games with a 74-61 comeback win on the road over Fresno Pacific.
 
Jordan May led the Sea Lions with 23 points, including six 3-pointers. Kaden Anderson (12) and Sterling Somers (10) both joined him in double-figures.
 
PLNU trailed 53-48, before outscoring the Sunbirds 26-8 in the final 10 minutes to earn the road victory. May scored eight of his 23 points in this final stretch, and Anderson had six as the dup combined to post 14 of PLNU's final 26 points.
 
Point Loma was able to overcome a minus-7 turnover differential, and FPU outscoring them 25-6 on points off turnovers, thanks to shooting .529 percent from the field and outrebounding the Sunbirds by 13.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (15-3, 11-1 PacWest), Fresno Pacific (6-13, 4-9 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The win keeps PLNU in first place, one game up on Azusa Pacific (10-2 PacWest). The loss drops Fresno Pacific into a tie with Dominican for eighth.
 
Turning Point
Point Loma was struggling to score until the final 10 minutes of the game. After PLNU was able to find its offensive rhythm, following a layup by Noah Stapes, the Sea Lions shot 9-of-13 from the field to close out their fourth straight road win.
 
Words from coach Matt Logie and the student-athletes
On the team's ability to close out games: "Although we have a new team this year, we do have an experienced group of players and staff. They are not afraid of the moment and we love to compete together. Their trust in each other and our staff has shown down the stretch in our close games."
 
On Fresno Pacific: "First of all, FPU is very well coached. They have strong point guard play and athleticism, which challenges you to take care of the ball while also playing a fast-paced game. They were certainly up for the game tonight and I was proud of how our guys stepped up to the challenge."
 
News and Notes
> Sterling Somers now leads the team with four straight games in double-figures
> The win improved Point Loma's record to 31-3 in PacWest play over the past two seasons
> The Sea Lions moved to 13-0 when it wins the rebounding battle

Up Next
Point Loma will continue its road trip against Biola on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The game will tip at 7:30 p.m.