Walker leads Biola in cross conference clash

The Eagles lose to Cal State University Los Angeles.

Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • November 13, 2022

Redshirt sophomore guard Laila Walker dribbles the ball down the court.

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

Redshirt sophomore guard Laila Walker scored 13 points with a trio of three pointers in a 69-49 loss against CSULA on Friday. Freshman guard Jaci Bolden also reached double digits in the scoring category by chipping in 10 points on five field goals made. Biola’s game against CSULA was a part of the Cross Conference Challenge showcase, with other teams in the PacWest and the CCAA conferences competing heading into the weekend as well.

GAME RECAP

The Eagles’ first quarter three-point shooting kept the contest close early on. Redshirt junior forward Madi Chang, guard Aysia Johnson and Walker each contributed a three ball in the first frame, trailing the Golden Eagles by a mere four points. CSULA widened the scoring margin to double digits in the second quarter, courtesy of a made three-point field goal by Golden Eagle Nicole Flennaugh. The Golden Eagles outscored Biola 38 to 18 in the second and third quarters, leading 53-29 heading into the final frame. Despite the lopsided score, Biola showed no signs of fatigue in their offensive effort. The Eagles outscored CSULA 20-16 in the fourth quarter — with Walker and Bolden combining for 10 of those points.

The Golden Eagles’ shooting efficiency was the separating factor in Friday’s game. CSULA shot 47.4 percent from the field compared to Biola’s 30.5 percent. The Eagles also struggled to compete in the paint as the Golden Eagles out-rebounded them 43 to 21.

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Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor

Caleb Crawley is a junior Interdisciplinary Studies major who enjoys attending sporting events, playing intramural sports and exploring Los Angeles. [email protected] I was born and raised in Fortuna, a small Northern California town located in Humboldt County. Humboldt is an area known for its scenic nature, beaches, redwood forests and our Victorian village known as Ferndale, CA. Growing up in Northern California during the 2010’s San Francisco Giants dynasty made it easy to fall in love with baseball. Nearly every night I would be glued to the television after my Little League games watching my beloved Giants. At the time I could name every single player on their roster, as well as their batting average. Needless to say, my childhood revolved around the game as I was either playing, watching, or reading about baseball. This passion carried me throughout my high school and community college careers, in which I was on the baseball team during my time at both institutions. I am elated to bring my love for sports to the Chimes and look forward to the opportunity to tell the stories of Biola athletes from the perspective of a former collegiate baseball player as well as an avid life-long sports fan.

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