Biola fouls their way to 0-2 loss

The Vanguard Lions hand the Eagles their first GSAC loss of the year due to two costly penalties.

Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • October 21, 2015

Junior Taylor Venegas pushes her way towards the ball in the heat of Biola’s home game last week. | Matthew Matiz/THE CHIMES

Photo courtesy of Marika Adamopoulos

In this clash of top 15 ranked rivals in the NAIA, No. 11 Biola controlled the field and ball for most of the game. However, during the times No.15 Vanguard University entered enemy territory, they drew critical fouls, setting themselves up for two free kicks, both times resulting in a goal.

The First Half

For most of the first half the Eagles and Lions were equal on both offense and defense. Both defenses were equally stingy and the offenses attempted the same number of shots at six.

Unlike Biola, the Lions were able to capitalize on one of their six shots on a ball that was assisted on a free kick from freshman defender Haley Bruce that sophomore defender Jessica Taukeiaho buried into the net. The goal was scored with less than two minutes to go in the half.

The Second Half

In the second half, much of the same happened. Defenses were stifling, and offenses took many shots. Biola again failed to capitalize on their five shots. Vanguard, similar to the first half, took as many shots as Biola. However, their second goal of the game was scored on another free kick.

The goal was the result of a controversial called foul, and junior forward Madison Lopp sailed a long free kick that hooked into the top of the net.

Too Steep

The remaining 20 minutes provided no opportunities for the Eagles on the offensive front. The two avoidable goals allowed by the Eagles proved too steep of a hill to overcome, resulting in their first loss in the Golden State Athletic Conference.

Despite this conference loss, Biola remains three points ahead of Westmont College in the GSAC.

Biola’s next game is Oct. 24 away against The Master’s College at 11:00 am.

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Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager

Amid his final year with the Chimes, Kyle is a four-year vet of the publication. Before this year, Kyle began his tenure like most at the Chimes—as a freelancer and an apprentice. He’s also held positions as the online editor and the A&E staff writer in the past. He also demands that you all go watch the movie “Hereditary.” Hello there! My name is Kyle Kohner, born and raised in San Bernardino, California. I am a senior journalism student at Biola University and a self-proclaimed film buff and music addict. A movie and music critic by trade, I am a firm believer that watching film and listening to music go hand-in-hand. Because the two mediums make the world go round and humanity sane, I see it is as my job and passion to discern the good from the bad within the differing yet kindred realms of entertainment. Aside from passion for the arts, it is probably worth noting that I am the Chimes’ office manager and copy editor. I, alongside Victoria try to make sure that the content produced by this publication are without flaws. If you see an article containing the wrong usage of “they’re” or “Its,” it’s probably my fault. Outside of the Chimes, I can be seen—you guessed it—listening to music and watching movies. But I also have a deep passion for street photography.

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