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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Eagles shine in second-half upset

Junior guard Desiree Robinson sprints past the defense during the blackout game against Master's College on Feb. 15. Women's basketball pulled out two wins against Master's and Hope International. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Eagles come back against Hope International University in second half.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 19, 2014
Eagles come back against Hope International University in second half.

Fade in, fade out: Women’s basketball rises to the occasion while the men struggle to pick up wins

Junior Conroy Lester goes up for a layup during the last home game of the season. The men were defeated by Arizona Christian with a final score of 60-64. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Men struggle while women continue to take home wins.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer February 19, 2014
Men struggle while women continue to take home wins.

Men’s basketball loses third-straight

Junior Pierre Zook passes to a teammate during the blackout game against Master's College on Feb. 15. Men's basketball experienced losses to Master's and Hope International. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Men's basketball falls by one to Hope International.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer February 19, 2014
Men's basketball falls by one to Hope International.

Softball has eyes on a big prize

Sophomore Mackenzie Magro catches a ball in the outfield during the game vs. Menlo College on Feb. 14. This past weekend, softball dropped a game to Azusa but won their double-header against Embry-Riddle. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Softball loses to Azusa but win double-header against Embry-Riddle.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 19, 2014
Softball loses to Azusa but win double-header against Embry-Riddle.

Baseball drops two of three over weekend to San Marcos

Sophomore Sean Rothfuss pitches to San Marcos during their double-header on Saturday, Feb. 15. The men dropped both games to the Cougars. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Baseball team loses double-header to Cal State San Marcos.
Nikki Hadley, Writer February 18, 2014
Baseball team loses double-header to Cal State San Marcos.

Eagles break records at Westmont Sunshine Open

Biola track and field broke three school records on Feb. 7.
Laurie Bullock, Writer February 12, 2014
Biola track and field broke three school records on Feb. 7.

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.