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Men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins steps down

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Athletics will begin a nationwide search to fill the head coaching position.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 20, 2019

Todd Elkins has stepped down as head coach for the men’s soccer team, Biola Athletics announced Wednesday. Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 seasons before stepping away from the program. He rounded out the men’s 2019 season at 8-7-3. Elkins led his Eagles to one last win against Fresno Pacific...

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU
The Eagles round out the regular season with a hard-fought victory over the Sunbirds.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2019

It was a physical night in Fresno, California as the men’s soccer team battled it out against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds on Saturday, Nov. 16 in their final regular season game of 2019. The first half remained scoreless for both teams. It wasn’t until the second half that the offensive...

Men’s soccer wins overtime thriller against PLNU

Sophomore forward Hann Kim dribbles the ball around his opponent from Point Loma Nazarene University on November 13th 2019.
Senior defender Alejandro Pelayo scores winning goal for the Eagles in overtime, 4-3.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 14, 2019

Men’s soccer played their final home match under the Al Barbour Field lights against PacWest conference No. 2 ranked Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday. The Sea Lions blew the Eagles out with three goals in the first and second half. But the Eagles made a quick comeback in the second...

Men’s soccer gets shut out against CUI

Men’s soccer gets shut out against CUI
The Eagles fell to Concordia University Irvine in a 0-2 defeat.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 7, 2019

Men’s soccer took on another road match in Irvine, California against Concordia University on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles defense kept the game scoreless in the first half but fell out of sync in the second half, allowing two goals in the Golden Eagles victory over BU, 0-2. EXHAUSTED EAGLES Half...

Men’s soccer falls to No. 1 ranked Azusa

Sophomore Oscar Rubalcava dribbles the ball down the field.
Freshman goalkeeper JD Gunn tallies multiple saves to lead the Eagles’ defense.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2019

Men’s soccer traveled to the Cougar Soccer Complex Tuesday night to take on No. 1 ranked Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles fell 3-0 to an Azusa squad that recorded 24 shots on freshman goalkeeper JD Gunn, who totaled seven saves. The first half began quietly with a lone shot from sophomore midfielder...

Men’s soccer disappoints at home against Hawaii Hilo

Senior Leo Thompson dribbles the ball towards the goal.
Eagles lose to the Vulcans in PacWest conference play, 2-1.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 26, 2019

Men’s soccer dropped a PacWest conference game against the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans on Saturday night. The Eagles were off to a good start by scoring their first goal in the second half. Shortly after, the Eagles fell short two goals by the Vulcans at the end of the game, resulting in a 2-1...

Men’s soccer tops Notre Dame De Namur University

Senior Defender Axel Van Cleve blocks his opponent in possession of the ball.
Standout saves by JD Gunn helped secure a Biola victory at home.
Tori Apodaca October 20, 2019

Men’s soccer completed their third straight shutout in a row with tonight’s 1-0 win over Notre Dame de Namur University. Freshman goalkeeper JD Gunn remained stellar for the Eagles, making a number of saves that helped Biola earn the clean win. Senior forward Leo Thompson scored his fourth goal...

Men’s soccer faces second tie in PacWest

The Biola men's soccer team tries to get the ball into the net after a corner kick.
Eagles have third tie in their fourth double-overtime game of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 18, 2019

Men’s soccer looked to pick up their second PacWest conference win at home against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday night. Both the Eagles and the Urban Knights were scoreless throughout the game and fought till the end of double overtime. But neither team could come out with...

Men’s soccer prevails over Dominican

Senior defender, Alejandro Pelayo, kicks the ball away from the Biola goal.
Freshman Alex Lugo helps Eagles earn first win of PacWest play.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 12, 2019

Men’s soccer travelled north to take on Dominican University of California Saturday afternoon. The Eagles topped the Penguins 1-0 with an early goal from freshman midfielder Alex Lugo.  Two minutes into the game, Biola asserted dominance with a goal from Lugo. Sophomore midfielder Oscar Rubalcava...

Men’s soccer tie in third double overtime

Senior Leo Thompson steals the ball from his opponent.
The Eagles are off to a rocky start in PacWest play with first tie.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 10, 2019

Men’s soccer took on their third double overtime and first PacWest conference game of the season against the Holy Names University Hawks in Oakland, California on Thursday. The Eagles stormed out of the gates with two goals in the first half but fell short in the second, as the Hawks scored two goals....

Men’s soccer prevails over Concordia

Men’s soccer prevails over Concordia
The Eagles snag a 3-2 victory over CUI in their final preseason game.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 2, 2019

Men’s soccer walked onto Al Barbour Field Wednesday night to battle it out against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles played a consistent match. Two early goals helped propel them into the second half where they saw more competition. However, BU pulled out the win, 3-2. OFFENSIVE HEAVY PLAY The...

Men’s soccer falls short in double overtime

Sophomore midfielder Oscar Rubalcava attempts to score against the opposing team.
The Eagles’ strong defense sends them into overtime, but could not walk away with the win.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 22, 2019

Men’s soccer entered into a battlefield on Saturday night against Cal State University, Los Angeles. The Eagles found two goals in the second half to match the Golden Eagles, but ultimately fell in overtime, 2-3. The first half started with Cal State LA in control. The Golden Eagles put away their...