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Men’s tennis takes first program win over Hawaii Hilo

Men’s tennis takes first program win over Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles earned doubles and singles victories against the Vulcans.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 12, 2022

Men’s tennis traveled to Hawaii, taking on the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans—named the No. 4 team in the nation by the ITA NCAA DII Preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll. The Eagles defeated the Vulcans in their first program win over Hawaii Hilo, 5-2. Biola showed dedication in both singles and doubles...

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader
The Eagles dominate the Warriors.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2022

On Friday, women’s softball faced off against the Westcliff University Warriors, securing a victory in the doubleheader match. Redshirt senior pitcher Paige Austin kept the Warriors at bay, logging 10 strikeouts in 4.2 innings with 14 batters faced. GAME ONE The Eagles started off strong, shutting...

Women’s golf lands top spot in Texas A&M International Tournament

Women’s golf lands top spot in Texas A&M International Tournament
The Eagles placed third with a score of 905.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 9, 2022

On Feb. 7-8, women’s golf played in the Jack Brown Memorial tournament where junior Sami Penor first overall with 17 straight pars. Biola finished in third place behind Texas A&M International University and Dallas Baptist University. FINAL FOUR The final four Biola competitors also scored well....

Men’s basketball win seventh in a row, defeat Holy Names University

Men’s basketball win seventh in a row, defeat Holy Names University
The Eagles’ 85-74 win caps off their northern California road trip.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2022

Men’s basketball kept rolling as they won their seventh game in a row after defeating Holy Names University, 85-74. This moved the team to 12-3 in the PacWest Conference right before a key stretch of games prior to the conference tournament. The Eagles are second in the conference, behind Azusa...

Women’s tennis take weekend wins against CalTech and Redlands

Women’s tennis take weekend wins against CalTech and Redlands
The Eagles only allowed both teams one point, Beavers 8-1, Bulldogs 6-1.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 5, 2022

Women’s tennis played their first away game of the spring semester on Feb. 4 in Pasadena, California against the California Institute of Technology and won, 8-1. On Saturday, the Eagles flew home to defeat the University of Redlands, 6-1. SEVEN POINT LEAD OVER THE BEAVERS The Eagles were eager to...

Men’s basketball seals comeback win with Rossow game winner

Men’s basketball seals comeback win with Rossow game winner
The Eagles continue their win streak, defeating FPU 69-68.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2022

Men’s basketball started off their northern California road trip in style, coming back from a 16-point deficit to win against Fresno Pacific University, 69-68 on Saturday. This is the team’s sixth win in a row, moving them to an 11-3 conference record. Four Eagles scored double-digit points, led...

Women’s softball steals another victory

Women’s softball steals another victory
The Eagles scrapped for a win in the final inning, 6-4.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2022

On Feb. 5, women’s softball secured their second consecutive win against the San Francisco State University Gators at home. The Eagles were on the outs for the first three innings due to the Gators’ early three-point lead. Biola began their fight in the fourth inning, steadily depleting the point...

Men’s baseball drops the ball

Men’s baseball drops the ball
The Eagles left the field annihilated by Otters.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2022

On Feb. 5 men’s baseball started Saturday’s doubleheader with a loss against the California State University, Monterey Bay Otters, 10-2. Although the Eagles started off with a two-point lead in the first inning, they were unable to ward off the Otter’s advances.  The Eagles were unable to redeem...

Men’s tennis dominates in weekend season opener

Men’s tennis dominates in weekend season opener
The Eagles begin their season with a 2-0 overall victory.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor February 5, 2022

Men’s tennis had back-to-back games this Friday and Saturday, securing wins in both. On Friday, the Eagles traveled to Pasadena, California to play against the California Institute of Technology Beavers, securing a 7-2 victory.  On Saturday, the Eagles played at home against the University of Redlands...

Women’s basketball steals a win against Fresno Pacific

Women’s basketball steals a win against Fresno Pacific
The Eagles took their ninth conference win against the Sunbirds.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 5, 2022

Women’s basketball gained a nine-point victory against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds on Feb. 5 at the FPU Special Events Center, 56-47. The Eagles showed defensive and offensive efficiency, scoring 18 points off of turnovers, 24 points in the paint and recording a 63.6 free-throw percentage....

Concordia defeats women’s water polo

Concordia defeats women’s water polo
The Eagles fall short to the Golden Eagles, 15-9.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 4, 2022

Women’s water polo played their second home game of the spring semester at Splash Aquatic Center against Concordia University Irvine and lost, 15-9.  NECK AND NECK Concordia scored the first goal less than a minute into the game. In response, sophomore utility Maria Roldan Gonzalez scored the first...

Softball swings right into season

Softball swings right into season
The Eagles earn their first win of the season to the Nighthawks, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Biola softball kicked off their season with the first game of the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles went head-to-head against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks for their first game of the spring season. The Eagles slid right in and won the game three to nothing. A SWINGING SUCCESS The...