Historic first win for men’s water polo

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • September 15, 2021

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Men’s water polo had its first home game this afternoon against the Westcliff University Warriors. Two weeks ago Biola lost its match 7-10 to Westcliff. This afternoon they redeemed themselves with their first ever win, 12-8.

A DREAM DEFENSE

Freshman center defender Nolan Rapp led the defense gaining two goals and three steals. The team gained a total of 10 steals for the entire match. Other leaders in the pool this afternoon were freshman center defender Will Tibbetts with three goals, freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter with 10 saves and sophomore attacker Kenny Wulf with two goals.

WINNING AGAINST THE WARRIORS

The Eagles had the first block of the game, as well as the first three goals made by Tibbetts. Biola and Westcliff tied the game two times in the first quarter. The Eagles continued increasing the point deficit, leaving the Warriors unable to catch up. The Eagles scored three goals every quarter, ultimately winning, 12-8.

Men’s water polo (1-4) will return home to Splash Aquatic Center on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. to go against the University of California San Diego Tritons. Footage from today’s match is located on 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.