Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - GSAC Opener
Final - Vanguard 1, No 12 Sunbirds 0

Box score

Costa Mesa - Today was a roller coaster of emotions for the Fresno Pacific University men's soccer team. First the good news: the Sunbirds climbed in the NAIA national poll moving up to #12. Bad news: the Sunbirds were on the short end of a 1-0 score to the unranked Lions of Vanguard University.

FPU created three solid first half scoring opportunities, but couldn't find the back of the net. The Lions, however, capitalized with an unassisted goal by Tom Culver in the 54th minute.

"It is a real bitter feeling to know you let one get away. If you don't show up to play then they deserve to beat you," said head coach Jaime Ramirez, commenting on his team's inability to finish.

The Sunbirds return to action Saturday when they host Cal Baptist University under the lights at Steinert Field. Kick-off is at 7:00 PM.

Updated Records
Sunbirds: 6-1-1 (0-1-0 GSAC) NAIA #12
Vanguard: 8-1-0, 2-0-0 GSAC

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Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Each year more than 2,000 traditional and adult students attend classes on the 42-acre main campus in southeast Fresno or centers in Visalia and Bakersfield. The university also reaches 12,000 students across the nation and around the world through professional development studies programs. The only four-year Christian university in the Central Valley, FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top quarter among Western universities master's category by U.S. News & World Report.