Volleyball adds to their win streak

The Eagles sweep Hawaii Hilo, 3-0.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • October 30, 2021

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

On Friday night, volleyball returned to Chase Gymnasium for their fifth home game in a row to take on the University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans. The Eagles continued their reign of victory sweeping the Vulcans, 3-0.

Biola ended the night with 44 kills, 52 digs, four aces and seven blocks. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe led the Eagles, totaling 17 kills. Redshirt freshman middle blocker Dani Bryant followed with nine kills and five blocks and getting the most digs on friday night was graduate student libero Sami Hover.

SETTING THE STAGE

The Eagles scored the first point of the first set and the Vulcans quickly responded with two points of their own. The start of the first set was back and forth between the two teams. Biola went on a seven-point run, putting the Eagles at an eight-point advantage. The Vulcans were unable to catch up and the Eagles soared to victory for set one, 25-12.

VICTORY OVER THE VULCANS

Set two was an even exchange as both teams tied the game nine times. In the end the Eagles pulled ahead, defeating the Vulcans 25-21. To start off the third set Biola had a six-point run, gaining a six-point lead. The Vulcans made an effort to catch up but were left in the dust, leading the Eagles to a victory, 25-17 and sweeping the Vulcans overall 3-0.

Biola (14-7 overall, 10-3 conference) will return home for a back to back match against Dominican University of California on Nov. 4 at 5 and 7 p.m. Footage from today’s match 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.