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Eagles compete in non-conference play

Redshirt senior defender Izaac Zausch sets up to kick.
Eagles tie 1-1 against CSUSB.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams both competed in non-conference games on Wednesday night. The men’s soccer team tied 1-1 against Cal State San Bernardino at home, and, meanwhile, the women’s soccer team lost 1-0 at Cal State LA.  COLACI CHIPS IN GOAL Men’s soccer struggled out of...

Women’s golf finishes fifth at Swan Memorial Tournament

Women’s golf finishes fifth at Swan Memorial Tournament
Eagles tie for fifth place out of 16 teams.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 13, 2022

The Biola women’s golf team wrapped up their first tournament of the 2022-23 season with a tie for fifth place out of 16 teams at the Swan Memorial on Tuesday. The two-day tournament was held at Todd Creek Golf Club in Thornton, Colorado. Biola (925, +61) trailed fourth place Colorado State Pueblo...

Volleyball loses to Fresno in close game

Volleyball loses to Fresno in close game
The Eagles fall to the Sunbirds 1-3.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 10, women’s volleyball played against Fresno Pacific University and lost 1-3. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 54 kills, 7 aces, 3 blocks and 55 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 17 kills followed by redshirt freshman middle blocker Gracie Guy with...

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Nelson nets a pair against Cal Poly Humboldt

Nelson nets a pair against Cal Poly Humboldt
The Eagles lose 4-3 against the Jacks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

The Biola women’s soccer team lost the first game of their road trip to Northern California against Cal Poly Humboldt on Thursday with a score of 4-3. The Eagles held the Jacks close in an exciting match, which ultimately resulted in victory for the home team.  JACKS STRIKE FIRST  Biola found themselves...

Eagles compete against No. 1 team in nation

Eagles compete against No. 1 team in nation
Golden Eagles defeat Biola 4-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Biola University’s men’s soccer team put up an impressive effort in their narrow defeat of 4-3 against Cal State LA on Wednesday night. The undefeated Golden Eagles (4-0) are the No. 1 team in the nation according to the United Soccer Coaches Association’s rankings.  COLACI LEADS COMEBACK The...

Soccer loses on the road

Soccer loses on the road
Broncos defeat the Eagles 1-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 4, 2022

Men’s soccer came up short in a close contest against Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday night losing 1-0. The match against the Broncos was Biola’s first time facing the fifth-best team in the nation since last year’s postseason. In 2021 the Eagles qualified for the NCAA DII playoffs for the first time...

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory
The Eagles defeat the Coyotes 3-2.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

Freshman forward Marjie Rechin’s first two collegiate goals resulted in an Eagles victory with a packed crowd in attendance at Al Barbour Field Wed. night. Biola’s defense held strong in the final minutes of the second half to defeat Cal State San Bernardino 3-2.  OFFENSE OPENS WITH SCORE Biola...

Biola boys in pro baseball

Biola boys in pro baseball
The Biola Men's baseball team scores third Major League Baseball draft pick.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Left-handed pitcher Connor Butler testified to the successful player development of Biola University’s baseball program when the Boston Red Sox drafted him in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft with the 609th pick. Boston’s selection of Connor Butler makes him the third alumnus to be drafted out...

Women’s water polo wrap up their regular season with a win

Women’s water polo wrap up their regular season with a win
The Eagles soar as they defeat the Sunbirds once again, 11-10.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 16, 2022

On April 14, women’s water polo returned home for their last conference home game of the season. The Eagles ended their inaugural season with a hard earned win over the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds, 11-10. FLY EAGLES FLY FPU quickly gained a two-point lead in the first period as they overcame...

Men’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma

Men’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma
The Eagles fall 1-6 to the Sea Lions.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

Men’s tennis played in San Diego against Point Loma Nazarene University on April 9 and lost, 1-6. NO DOUBLES The Eagles did not win any of their sets in doubles. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost their doubles first, 1-6. Junior Sebastian Herrera and graduate student Carlos Solorzano’s...

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record
The Eagles defeated the Golden Eagles 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 13, women’s tennis played their last home game against CSU Los Angeles and won, 5-2.  SCORING DOUBLES The Eagles came out victorious for the doubles’ point. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia ended their match first with a win of 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal...