The Eagles take down Cal Poly Pomona

Men’s soccer is on a winning streak.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • September 11, 2021

Biola men’s soccer team plays defense during their game against Cal Poly Panoma on September 11, 2021.

Photo courtesy of Marlena Lang // THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer returned home to Al Barbour Field against Cal Poly Pomona, earning a win, 1-0. The Eagles opened the match with an aggressive offense, scoring the only goal of the game, and dominated the Broncos with a strong defense through the second half.

THE WINNING GOAL

Twenty minutes into the first period, redshirt senior midfielder Pontus Gitselov shot the first goal of the game, assisted by redshirt senior midfielder Clement Michelet. After the first goal, the game heated up with redshirt junior midfielder Jonathan Serrano receiving a yellow card for rough play. With under a minute left in the first period, redshirt junior defender Lawrence Kwazema blocked the Broncos’ last attempt at a shot.

HOLDING THE LINE

The second half started off strong, until Michelet was subbed out for an injury. However, the Eagles kept their momentum—with senior goalkeeper Luis Rodriguez blocking a free kick and the Eagles taking offensive charge on the field. With 15 minutes left in the second half, the Eagles held a strong defensive line, blocking a free kick that occurred because of a hand ball. Biola ended the game with a win, 1-0, leaving them undefeated.

Men’s soccer (3-0) will face CSU San Bernardino at Premier Field on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. Footage and stats from today’s game is located on Biola Athletics’ Website.

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Amanda Frese, Managing Editor

Amanda Frese is a senior journalism major who sends too many exclamation points in all of her texts and loves to make coffee. [email protected] Studying journalism at Biola University has given me so many opportunities — I don't even know where to start. I took classes on magazine writing and public affairs reporting. I interned at the Borgen Project, Pan de Vida and H3R Magazine. I studied in Quito, Ecuador for a semester. I learned about my voice not only as a journalist, but as a person, and how to connect with people. As a senior this year, looking back at my experience at Biola, I remember writing my first article for The Chimes. Thinking that my article was perfect, I submitted it and soon received copious edits from the editors who published it. The Chimes, since my first article, has taught me the importance of growing, adapting and learning from every experience. Whether it is my relationships with my roommates and friends, travelling to a place that feels unfamiliar or interviewing someone for an article, the Chimes taught me the importance of entering into these opportunities with a desire to learn. This year I am excited to be the managing editor for the Chimes. I look forward to continuing to grow as I serve the Chimes staff and the Biola community in this position.