Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 21, 2021

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Photo courtesy of Marlena Lang // THE CHIMES (file)

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing.

WELL-ROUNDED PLAY

During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker redshirt sophomore Raegan Tjepkema led the Eagles to a six-point win through multiple kills. In the second and third sets, Beebe and Tjepkema continued leading the team, with Beebe totaling 14 kills and Tjepkema totaling 10 kills throughout all three sets—ultimately resulting in their success.

Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Abigail Copeland totaled nine kills, which contributed to the Eagles’ 45 kills overall, compared to the Urban Knights’ 35. The Eagles also held defensive ground with 30 total digs. Showing competitive play throughout the match, the Eagles dominated the court, achieving big blocks, kills and digs during all three sets.

The Eagles (10-7, 6-3) will be back on the court on Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Chase Gymnasium to face off against Fresno Pacific University. Stats from today’s game are located 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.