Volleyball continues on a nine-game win streak

The Eagles defeat the Sunbirds, 3-1.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • November 12, 2021

Volleyball continues on a nine-game win streak

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

Volleyball headed to Fresno, California to face off against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles dominated in the first two sets (25-20, 25-13), but lost their third set to FPU, 25-16. Biola redeemed themselves in the fourth set winning, 25-20 and added another win overall, 3-1.

The Eagles had a total of 57 kills, eight aces, three blocks, 51 assists and 89 digs for the match against FPU. Biola had a hitting percentage of .241% overall and a .457% in the second set.

Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe dominated the court, leading the team with 19 kills and one block for the Eagles during the match. Redshirt freshman outside hitter Dominique Kirton followed close behind with 12 kills, two aces and 20 digs.

THE BETTER BIRDS

The Sunbirds started off the first set with four back-to-back points and the Eagles quickly responded with a four-point run of their own to tie the set. The Eagles gained a lead, 11-8 leaving the Sunbirds to catch up. Biola gained another six points and FPU tied the score at 17 points. Biola pulled ahead and won the first set, 25-20. Biola also won set two 25-13 and lost set three 25-16.

FPU started the fourth set making two points, but Biola swiftly responded with three points of their own and the Sunbirds tied the game at three points. The set was back and forth until the Eagles pulled ahead, leaving the Sunbirds in the dust, 25-20.

Volleyball is currently No. 2 in the PacWest and sits 18-7 overall, 14-3 conference. Volleyball will compete against Academy of Art University on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Footage from the 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.