Skip to Content

Royals dethroned

Archer helps lift Eagles to GSAC Tournament championship win over Royals.

Star junior guard and the GSAC Player of the year Dakari Archer scores 24 points and the Eagles defense remains dominant in a Golden State Athletic Conference Championship win over the Royals.

Biola got off to another fast start within the first five minutes of the game, pulling ahead quickly on an 8-1 run. The first points off the game came on two straight threes, including one from Archer.  

Despite the quick start, the Royals came screaming back to take the lead 15-13 with 10 minutes to go in the first half. The rest of the half would go back and forth between two of the top 10 nationally ranked teams. Ultimately, the Eagles would take the lead at the half 28-26 on an Archer mid-range jumper.

In the second half, much of the same back and forth play prevailed. The Royals would tie the game several times. However, the Biola defense would not allow the Royals’ offense to take the lead once for the rest of the way.

Biola was dominant in the paint, grabbing 40 boards compared to Hope’s 31. Senior guards Caelan Tiongson and Terrell Funches led the way in the rebounding department with seven and nine  boards respectively.

With the win, Biola obtained an automatic bid for the NAIA National Championships. Nationals will begin March 16 and the Eagles’ next opponent has yet to be determined.

0 0 votes
Article Rating
About the Contributor
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.
More to Discover
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x