Volleyball starts a losing streak

The Eagles start their Hawaii series with a loss against Hawaii-Hilo, 3-2.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • October 7, 2021

Photo courtesy of Haven Luper-Jasso/THE CHIMES (file)

The Eagles faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in Hawaii on Oct. 6. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, but unfortunately, Biola took a loss. The loss puts Biola at 3-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. Although the Eagles lost, they matched the Vulcans with 65 kills and six aces.

HIGHS AT HILO

Despite the loss, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe carried the Eagles, scoring 16 kills and gaining 20 digs. Redshirt freshman middle blocker Dani Bryant followed behind, scoring 16 kills and made three blocks. Gaining nine kills, one ace three blocks and four assists, redshirt sophomore setter Abby Brewster kept the Eagles in the fight against the Vulcans.

GOING DOWN WITH A FIGHT

In the first set, Biola played a close match, until the Vulcans pulled ahead with a seven-point run. This gave Hawaii-Hilo advantage as the Eagles were defeated, 25-17.

Biola won set two 25-17 and the Vulcans took set three, 29-27. The Eagles and the Vulcans played even to start off set four—until Biola pulled ahead with a four-point run. This gave Biola momentum and did not allow for Hawaii-Hilo to catch up. The Eagles lost the fifth set, 10-15 and lost overall 3-2.

Volleyball (7-6 overall, 3-2 conference) will face off against Hawaii Pacific University on Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. The livestream 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.