Volleyball suffers a loss against APU

The Eagles battle for a win against the Cougars, but ultimately lose, 2-3.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 1, 2021

Photo courtesy of Haylie Irving/The Chimes

The Eagles faced Azusa Pacific University at home on Oct. 1. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, however, the Cougars ultimately won the match. This left the Eagles with a loss, 2-3. By the end of the game, the Eagles had a total of 97 points, 54 kills and two aces.

PLAYERS’ SUCCESS

Although Biola lost the game, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe carried the Eagles, scoring 16 total points and gaining 15 kills. Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Raegan Tjepkema followed close behind, scoring 13 total points and achieving 11 kills. With three solo blocks and two block assists, redshirt sophomore middle blocker Abigail Copeland kept the Eagles in the fight against APU.

THE MATCH

In the first set, Biola and APU played a close match—the Cougars took the lead by three points, resulting in a score of 22-25. Tjepkema scored the first kill of the game, with Beebe scoring four kills throughout the first set.

In the second set, Biola pulled ahead, beating APU in the set and championing 15 kills and 44 attack attempts, 25-23. The Cougars won the third set, 15-25. The Eagles did not let the loss discourage them, winning the fourth set by three points, 25-22. Carrying into the fifth set, Biola suffered a loss by five points, causing them to lose overall, 2-3.

Volleyball (7-5) will travel to Hawaii to face off against Hawaii-Hilo University in the UHH Gymnasium on Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. The livestream is available on the 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.