Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma

The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 52-35.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • February 16, 2022

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

In a double-digit victory against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday night, the Eagles showed offensive and defensive efficiency, ultimately taking the lead, 52-35. Overall, the Eagles scored 30 points in the paint, while returning the ball to achieve 24 points off of turnovers. Biola held a strong defense throughout, but especially in the second and fourth quarters—only allowing the Sea Lions to score two points in each quarter.

FIRST HALF SUCCESS

Redshirt junior guard Aysia Johnson kickstarted the game by stealing the ball in the first minute of the game with freshman guard Amiah Simmons following up by scoring a 3-pointer. Simmons led the Eagles, tallying 18 points for the Eagles throughout the match. Redshirt sophomore forward Jordan Rabe tallied six points off of layups in the first quarter, scoring an overall 17 points and recording nine rebounds for the Eagles throughout the match.

SECOND HALF DEFENSE

The Sea Lions returned in the second half by scoring 19 points in the third quarter, while holding Biola to 11 points. However, Biola showed defensive strength in the fourth quarter, holding Point Loma to two points, ultimately securing a victory, 52-35.

Women’s basketball (14-8 overall, 10-5 conference) will return home on Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. to face off against Azusa Pacific University. Footage and stats 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.