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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Women’s basketball finds success and men fall short in San Diego

Senior Adijat Adams fights through two defenders for a jump shot during the game vs. William Jessup University on Dec. 7. Women's basketball earned their first win on Dec. 10 at home, defeating Whittier College 74-56. | Elizabeth Kay/THE CHIMES
The women take home the 'W' while the men's basketball team lose to San Diego.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 12, 2014
The women take home the 'W' while the men's basketball team lose to San Diego.

NFL-bound Missouri star comes out in weekend interview

Missouri defensive end Michael Sam came out during an ESPN Outside the Lines interview. If taken in the NFL draft in early May, Sam would become the first openly gay football player to be active on a team. | flickr.com [Creative Commons]
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam will become the first openly gay NFL player.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer February 11, 2014
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam will become the first openly gay NFL player.

Late-game home run gives softball fifth win

Senior Celina Thornton prepares for a bunt during the alumni game on Feb. 1. Thornton is the catcher for Biola's softball team. |  Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Softball wins again improving their record to 5-0.
Laurie Bullock and Tyler Gunhus February 11, 2014
Softball wins again improving their record to 5-0.

Weekend Wrap-up: Feb. 10, 2014

Junior Mike Kurtz slams down one of two dunks of the night during the game vs. Vanguard last Saturday night. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
With men's basketball coming off a huge upset at home, and spring semester sports getting into full swing, here are this weekends top stories.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer February 10, 2014
With men's basketball coming off a huge upset at home, and spring semester sports getting into full swing, here are this weekends top stories.

Eagles drop undefeated Vanguard

Junior Colin Bossio fights past Vanguard freshman Zach Allmon to the basket during the game on Feb. 8. Men's basketball held on to an early second half lead to hand GSAC foe Vanguard their first conference loss. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Men's basketball held on to an early second half lead to hand GSAC foe Vanguard their first conference loss.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 9, 2014
Men's basketball held on to an early second half lead to hand GSAC foe Vanguard their first conference loss.

Women’s basketball falls in weekend showdown with Vanguard

Junior Desiree Robinson throws the ball to another Eagle during an out of bound play against Vanguard on Feb. 8. The No. 1 Vanguard Lions outscored the Eagles by 20 points in the second half to defeat Biola at home. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The No. 1 Vanguard Lions outscored the Eagles by 20 points in the second to defeat Biola at home.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 9, 2014
The No. 1 Vanguard Lions outscored the Eagles by 20 points in the second to defeat Biola at home.

Men’s tennis opens 2014 with win

Lucas Lee, a freshman on the men's tennis team, returns the ball to his California Institute of Technology opponent. Lee won his match in two sets. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Men's tennis defeats California Institute of Technology starting off season 1-0.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer February 5, 2014
Men's tennis defeats California Institute of Technology starting off season 1-0.

Interterm action spills into new semester

A pitch flies out of the hands of junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest during the game against Biola alumni last Saturday. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Sports editor Tyler Gunhus breaks down all the action that happened during Interterm.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer February 5, 2014
Sports editor Tyler Gunhus breaks down all the action that happened during Interterm.

Women’s Softball puts two more in the win column

A pitch flies out of the hands of junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest during the game against Biola alumni last Saturday. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Women's softball takes home two 'W's' against La Sierra in a double-header.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 5, 2014
Women's softball takes home two 'W's' against La Sierra in a double-header.

Men’s baseball comes back to win after 7-0 deficit

Junior Garrett Picha pitches to a player up to bat for Westmont on Jan. 31. The men won two out of the three games played last weekend. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Baseball team finds momentum to win against Bethesda.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 5, 2014
Baseball team finds momentum to win against Bethesda.

Men’s Basketball falls to ACU

Senior Andre Murillo fights off Concordia defense for a layup during the game on Feb. 1. Despite the exciting double-overtime win against Concordia last Saturday, men's basketball lost against Arizona Christian. | Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES
Men's basketball unable to carry momentum from Concordia thriller and loses to Arizona Christian 89-77.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 4, 2014
Men's basketball unable to carry momentum from Concordia thriller and loses to Arizona Christian 89-77.

Biola finishes fall sports seasons with eight All-Americans

Junior Amy Weststeyn hits through Westmont's blog during the game on November 9. The women's team defeated Westmont in three quick games. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Eight All-Americans come from Biola's fall sports teams.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer December 11, 2013
Eight All-Americans come from Biola's fall sports teams.