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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...

Women’s basketball defeats Concordia in hard-fought match

Women's basketball defeats Concordia in hard-fought match
The Eagles narrowly win with a nine-point lead, 71-62.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 2, 2022

Women’s basketball played against Concordia University Irvine at the Chase Gymnasium on Feb. 1 and won, 71-62. Each quarter was neck-and-neck. Concordia was ahead by one point by the end of the first quarter. Biola surged ahead by the end of the second quarter only to be behind again in the third quarter....

Men’s basketball keep win streak alive against CUI

Men’s basketball keep win streak alive against CUI
The Eagles go on 20-8 run in the final six minutes, sealing a 83-76 victory.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 2, 2022

Men’s basketball took on Concordia University Irvine on Tuesday, prevailing in a 83-76 victory. This is the team's fifth conference win in a row, moving them to second in the standings only behind Azusa Pacific University. Redshirt senior guard Chris Rossow was dominant all throughout the game,...

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo, celebrates Dr. Dave Holmquist

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo, celebrates Dr. Dave Holmquist
The Eagles beat the Vulcans, 88-78, on Saturday
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2022

Men’s basketball came away with a big result against University of Hawaii Hilo on a night that celebrated more than just winning. In February 2021, head coach Dave Holmquist won his 1,000th game, making him one of only five coaches in college basketball history to do so. Former players, coaches and...

Water polo defeats Redlands, but takes a loss against UCSD

Water polo defeats Redlands, but takes a loss against UCSD
The Eagles maintained consistent scoring in CBU Lancer Joust.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 29, 2022

At the California Baptist University Lancer Joust, the Eagles battled No. 11 UC San Diego, taking a loss, 17-10. However, in their second game of the day, Biola defeated the University of Redlands Bulldogs by a landslide win, 18-3.  EAGLES BATTLE THE TRITONS Overall, the Eagles recorded their second-best...