Jim Turner scored on a 39-yard touchdown run to give Tech an early 7-0 lead.
Lewis Crossley culminated a six-play drive on his touchdown pass to Jerry Johnson from 19 yards out to make it 13-7.
Junior Arterburn made it 19-7 on a five-yard touchdown run on Tech's next drive.
Pacific scored on a Johnny Cobb touchdown run that culminated a nine-play drive to make it 19-14 at halftime.
Eddie Macon became the first African American to play in the Sun Bowl, contributing with 60 yards on 6 carries.