The Biola women’s basketball team traveled to the University of California Merced on Nov. 15. After a close first half, the Eagles rallied to beat the Bobcats 56-34.

The Bobcats held pace with the Eagles for the entirety of the first half. Biola was eight for 26 from the field and turned the ball over 12 times. The Eagles still managed to hold on to a two point lead going into the half with a score of 25-23.

What proved a close game in the first half ended anything but in the second. Biola shot 48 percent from the field, 32 percent better than UC Merced’s 16 percent shooting. The Eagles also outrebounded the Bobcats 20 to 13 due to Hill’s eight second half boards. Biola finished the game outscoring UC Merced 31-11 in the second half.  

This marks the second time this season the Eagles outscored their opponents by 20 in the second half. On Nov. 7 Biola had a second half score against Simpson University of 45-25.

Senior forward Chelsea Hill led the Eagles with 12 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Biola also received a big push off of the bench from junior guard Annie Park. Park ended the game with 10 points and two assists.

Biola now holds an overall record of 4-1 for the season. Their next game is against La Sierra University at home on Nov. 19.