Lungu scores 30, Fresno State beats Fresno Pacific 88-79

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Dragos Lungu's 30 points led Fresno State over Fresno Pacific 88-79 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams.

Lungu also had seven rebounds for the Bulldogs. Ross Candelino added 17 points along with eight rebounds. Roger Fabrega Urpina shot 5 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.

Nick Davidson finished with 17 points and five assists for the Division II member Sunbirds. Fresno Pacific also got 16 points and two steals from Brandon Gibson Jr. Jaden Geron finished with 15 points.

Fresno State entered halftime up 41-38. Lungu paced the team in scoring in the first half with 13 points. Brian Amuneke's layup with 10:16 remaining in the second half gave Fresno State the lead for good at 62-60.

Up next

Fresno State: visits UCSD on Saturday.

___

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.