Softball splits against APU

Biola adds another victory to start off the PacWest season.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • March 7, 2021

#35 catcher Kayla Neff ready for the game.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Hernandez // THE CHIMES

Biola softball played their second doubleheader of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Saturday afternoon. The teams competed in their first game in the PacWest Season at 12 p.m. and their second game at 2 p.m.

The Eagles unfortunately lost their first game.The first two innings went without a lot of action. Junior pitcher Paige Austin was consistent, continuing the heat from Friday’s game striking out three through the first six outs of the outing. Senior catcher Kayla Neff dominated behind the plate. Neff caught two APU runners stealing, finishing the third and fourth innings with outstanding defensive plays. These efforts were not enough as the Eagles were defeated their first game, 0-5.

SECOND GAME SUCCESS

The second game for Biola was uneventful but did result in a win due to a throwing error. The first and only point was made by the Eagles in the first inning. Freshman catcher Brie Nowak hit to right field, sending Neff to second, freshman outfielder Allie Beck to third and bringing sophomore outfielder Jennifer Morinishi to score for the Eagles. This ultimately led to victory against the Cougars, 1-0.

The Eagles’ women (2-2) will go up against Concordia University Irvine in a doubleheader away at the Eagles Field. The game is on March 11 at 3 p.m. Livestreaming is available on the Biola Athletics website.

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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.