Men’s basketball seals last second victory against Chaminade

The Eagles kept composure against the Silverswords in a hard-fought match, 75-72.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • January 22, 2022

Men’s basketball seals last second victory against Chaminade

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

Men’s basketball edged out the Chaminade University Silverswords in a narrow three-point victory at the Chase Gymnasium on Jan. 22, 75-72. Throughout the hard-fought game, the Eagles maintained a 66% free-throw percentage in the first half, and were perfect from the free-throw line in the second half. Their aggressive play and focus throughout ultimately led them to a victory.

CONSISTENT LEAD

The Eagles played aggressively in the first half with redshirt senior forward Jesse Elrod and redshirt senior guard Chris Rossow leading the way with their consistent scoring. Elrod was highly efficient from the field, shooting 69% and going nine for 13 on the floor. After recording 30 points against Chaminade previously this season, Rossow returned to the court with a perfect score from the free-throw line and scored 19 points.

While the Eagles maintained their lead into the second half, the game came down to the wire in the final seconds of the match. Biola led by one point with nineteen seconds left. Redshirt senior forward Michael Bagatourian and Rossow secured the lead by following through on their last free-throw shots of the game, resulting in a three-point victory. The Eagles were victorious, 75-72.

Men’s basketball (12-4 overall, 6-3 PacWest) will face off against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at home. Footage and statistics from the 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.