Women’s basketball falls short against the Academy of Art

The Eagles put up a fight against the Urban Knight but lost from a lack of consistency.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • January 27, 2022

Women's basketball falls short against the Academy of Art

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

Though the Eagles put up a fight against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday, they ended the game with a loss, 83-61. The Eagles held their own at the free-throw line, shooting 72.7%, but lacked offensive efficiency and scored low on their field goals and 3-pointers. However, the Eagles managed to edge the Urban Knights in the paint, scoring 28 points close to the basket throughout the match.

STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN THE LEAD

Freshman guard Amiah Simmons scored the first three points of the night and led the Eagles, scoring 13 points throughout the match. Only one minute later, redshirt junior guard Aysia Johnson made a fastbreak in the paint to score a layup for the Eagles. However, the Urban Knights returned Biola’s offensive efforts with a relentless defense, capitalizing off of Biola’s mistakes by scoring 30 points off turnovers throughout the game. The Eagles entered into the second half with a 10-point deficit, 26-16.

TRAILING THE URBAN KNIGHTS

In the second half, sophomore guard Natasa Radovic blocked shots and captured defensive rebounds, playing a well-rounded game by also leading the Eagles with a total of 13 points. Redshirt sophomore guard Stephanie Lee followed close behind with 12 points, attempting 3-point shots to catch the Urban Knights in the fourth quarter. However, the Urban Knights ultimately took the victory, 83-61.

The Eagles (10-6, 6-3) will be back on the court on Jan. 28 at 5:00 p.m. to take on the Chaminade University Silverswords at Chase Gymnasium. 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.