Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak

The Eagles obliterate Azusa Pacific University in set five, 15-11.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • April 24, 2021

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics [file]

Volleyball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their last game in the PacWest Conference on Thursday evening. The Eagles competed against the Cougars and wrapped up the season on a high, winning the match overall, 3-2.

The leaders in last night’s game were redshirt freshman middle blocker Dani Bryant, sophomore middle blocker Raegan Tjepkema, sophomore setter Abby Brewster and senior middle blocker Bekah Roth. Tjepkema had 15 kills, three blocks and two aces, while Bryant had 10 kills and three blocks. Brewster had nine kills and four blocks, while Roth gained seven kills and two blocks of her own.

A SPIKING SUCCESS

The Eagles started off the first set with three back-to-back points. The set was led by Biola as APU only tied the match three times toward the end. Ultimately the Eagles defeated the Cougars, 25-22. Going into set two the women were back and forth in the beginning, but APU pulled ahead. The Eagles were unable to catch up a majority of the set, unfortunately losing 14-25.

Biola lost set three and won set four, sending them to play a fifth set to settle the tie. Biola made the first point in set five, and the Eagles managed to pull ahead at a three-point advantage. APU then went on a five-point streak, leaving the Eagles down by one. The set continued to be anybody’s game, but Biola pulled ahead winning it all, 15-11.

Volleyball ends the regular season with a 6-2 overall record. The women can now rest after a successful season and winning the PacWest SoCal Pod Champs title.

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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.