Men’s basketball scores second win of the season

The Eagles bounced back from a bye-week after last weekend’s games were postponed.

Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez • February 6, 2021

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season

Men’s basketball reconvened tonight in Irvine, Calif, after having last week’s games postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles used the time off to fine-tune their craft and came out with a healthy victory against Concordia University Irvine, 94-78.

The Eagles got right to it out of the gate. Looking sharp and focused, Biola held the lead throughout the entire game, never letting it slip once. Senior guard Micheal Bagatourian was the leading force in the first, scoring 16 points before the half to bring the Eagles to a 45-37 lead going into the locker room.

While the lead at the half was not comfortable, it was enough for the Eagles to piggyback off of and extend their lead into the remaining minutes. Junior guard Alex Wright and senior guard Chris Rossow both tallied 15 points of their own, and Wright with seven rebounds and Rossow with 10 assists, giving him a double-double on the night.

CONQUERING ON THE COURT

The Eagles came out motivated in the second half shooting the first 17 points. Keeping that fire going the Eagles were able to get to a 20-point advantage, leaving Concordia in the dust. The Eagles were able to acquire 19 points from turnovers and nine second-chance points. The Eagles also made 58 points in the paint compared to their competitors only having 24. The team shot a whopping 83% from behind the arc and 61% from the field which aided them in the blowout win, 94-78.

The Eagles (2-2) will return home to Chase Gymnasium with the Golden Eagles on Saturday, Feb. 6 in a back-to-back matchup starting at 7 p.m. The live-stream game footage is available on Biola Athletics’ webpage.

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Andi Basista, News Editor

Andi Basista is a senior journalism major who loves basketball, underground music and is highly appreciative of a good beach day. [email protected] Originally from a small farm town in Ohio, I have put aside my corn shucking gloves to embrace a new life in the Angel City to study sports journalism. It is true what they say about culture shock and LA traffic. I am used to being late to work because of getting stuck behind a John Deere tractor, but now it is because of gridlock on the I5. However, I have quickly adjusted to the city life and haven’t looked back since. I moved from the midwest out to Los Angeles over two years ago. Since then my life has changed in big ways. I have learned the importance of pursuing my dreams in order to make them a reality. Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the time I was able to stand up on my own, there was always a ball in my hand. Basketball quickly became my MO. I was involved in multiple athletic organizations, traveling on AAU teams and playing my way through my middle and high school league. My passion for the sport is what inspired me to pursue a career in sports journalism. Being at a place like Biola that has an abundance of opportunities has allowed me to expand from my small-town roots, and that is something I am truly thankful for.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor

Natalie Hernandez is a junior journalism major who loves cooking with her boyfriend, enjoys photo adventures, and new experiences. [email protected] I was born and raised in California, but I have always moved around. Although I have always lived here I have never missed the opportunity to get out of LA. My father is an immigrant and my mother is first-generation Mexican. I am the first in my family to attend college and I am proud of that. School does not come easy to me and I am glad I have pushed myself. I went to college in Seattle, WA but moved back due to my mother getting sick. When I got back to LA, I hit the ground running. I enrolled in community college and started working. I didn't really know what I wanted to do. I took one photography class and I knew this is what I want to do. My love for journalism, photography, and sports started on the sidelines of my high school football field. Every single game junior-senior year you could find me on the sidelines taking photos or getting a quote from a coach. I have never been athletic but I enjoy watching and learning about all different sports. I love telling stories. This is just my first year at Biola as a transfer student and first semester at The Chimes but I can’t wait to see what the future holds.