The Rundown: The Concordia Eagles held off a late second-half FPU charge and won in Fresno, 69-63, on Saturday afternoon.

By the Numbers:  JT Roach led CUI with 18 points and Justin Davis added 12.  Geoff Gerlach and Stephen Grosey both had eight, and Grosey and Roach grabbed 10 boards each. 

The Difference:  CUI outscored the Sunbirds in the paint, 38-22, and 39-14 off the bench.

Critical Plays:  FPU led 7-4 before CUI went on a tear, scoring 26-straigt points to gain a lead they would never relinquish.  The led by as much as 16 in the first half, and led 37-28 at the half.  Roach scored a layup four minutes into the second half to build the lead to 14, 48-34.  FPU trimmed it to 48-44 with nine minutes left.  CUI again responded with eight straight.  The Sunbirds trimmed it again to 55-60, but Davis came back with a layup and CUI eventually won 69-63. 

What it Means:  The Eagles remain in first place in the PacWest with a 14-2 mark and 21-3 overall.

Up Next:  The Eagles will celebrate Senior Night on Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 pm inside CU Arena against Academy of Art.