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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Women’s basketball loses in first quarterfinal game ever

The women's basketball team was eliminated from the 2012 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship after a loss March. 17 against Union University.
Alexandra Campos and Alexandra Campos March 18, 2012
The women's basketball team was eliminated from the 2012 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship after a loss March. 17 against Union University.

Men’s basketball falls in the NAIA quarterfinals

Biola men's basketball lost in the quarterfinals of NAIA playoffs, to No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist.
Joseph DeClercq and Joseph DeClercq March 17, 2012
Biola men's basketball lost in the quarterfinals of NAIA playoffs, to No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist.

Baseball drops both ends of doubleheader to San Marcos

Baseball team strikes out in non-conference match ups.
Conner Penfold and Conner Penfold March 17, 2012
Baseball team strikes out in non-conference match ups.

Fages returns to lineup as baseball splits doubleheader at San Marcos

In the March 15 doubleheader against California State University San Marcos, the Eagles won the first game and lost the second.
Conner Penfold and Conner Penfold March 16, 2012
In the March 15 doubleheader against California State University San Marcos, the Eagles won the first game and lost the second.

Athlete of the week: freshman Tixier earns first NAIA record for Biola

Christine Tixier swims her way to a record-breaking season.
Anders Corey and Anders Corey March 14, 2012
Christine Tixier swims her way to a record-breaking season.

Tennis loses to Azusa Pacific

Sophomore Isaiah Pekary, also known as "Big Bird" among the players, serves during a singles match against Azusa Pacific on Saturday, March 10, 2012. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
The men's and women's tennis teams lost to Azusa Pacific University on March 10.
Anders Corey, Writer March 14, 2012
The men's and women's tennis teams lost to Azusa Pacific University on March 10.

Women’s lacrosse loses to undermanned Long Beach

Freshman Sarah Song works for better position as she makes a play on the ball. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
The women's lacrosse team lost 16-3 against California State University Long Beach on March 10.
Erik Markus, Writer March 13, 2012
The women's lacrosse team lost 16-3 against California State University Long Beach on March 10.

Pitchers Grijalva, Baek return healthy from surgeries for 2012

Biola pitchers, Jeff Grijalva and Chris Baek talk about their experience of being injured and working their way back into the rotation.  | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Two starting pitchers for Biola's baseball team are back on the field this season after spending the 2011 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Conner Penfold, Writer March 13, 2012
Two starting pitchers for Biola's baseball team are back on the field this season after spending the 2011 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Baseball’s Fages close to returning to everyday action

Third baseman Drake Fages flips the bat after drawing a walk in his first at-bat since injuring his wrist. The NAIA All-American is close to returning to the Eagles' lineup. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
After time off from baseball to heal from a wrist injury, Drake Fages is returning to the team.
Conner Penfold, Writer March 12, 2012
After time off from baseball to heal from a wrist injury, Drake Fages is returning to the team.

Baseball splits doubleheader at Vanguard

Senior Vinnie Fayard slides to safety at the March 8, 2012 games against Azusa Pacific. Biola won 8-2. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
In the March 10 doubleheader against Vanguard University, the baseball team lost 6-5 in the first game but won 7-3 in the second.
Conner Penfold, Writer March 10, 2012
In the March 10 doubleheader against Vanguard University, the baseball team lost 6-5 in the first game but won 7-3 in the second.

Men’s basketball wins GSAC title

Men's basketball coach, David Holmquist, cuts down the basketball net at Concordia University in celebration of the winning the GSAC Tournament Championship on March 6, 2012. The Biola Eagles beat the Concordia Eagles with a final score of 81-77. | Tyler Otte // THE CHIMES [file]
The men's basketball team won its first GSAC Tournament Championship in program history.
Zachary Fu, Writer March 7, 2012
The men's basketball team won its first GSAC Tournament Championship in program history.

Christine Tixier breaks NAIA swimming record

Junior Chris Stutzman Jr. competes in a freestyle event during the PCSC Conference Championship on Feb 8-11, 2012. Stutzman secured three Biola records in freestyle events at the NAIA national Championships on March 1-3. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Chris Stutzman broke his own freestyle record, and Christine Tixier set a new NAIA record at the NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championships.
Katie Nelson, Writer March 7, 2012
Chris Stutzman broke his own freestyle record, and Christine Tixier set a new NAIA record at the NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championships.