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Soccer faces defeat against Concordia

Soccer faces defeat against Concordia
Women’s soccer holds Concordia’s aggressive plays at bay.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 28, 2021

As Biola and Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles faced off at the Al Barbour Field at 4 p.m., Biola remained unable to defeat Concordia’s offensive plays. Though Concordia won (3-1), Biola managed to save four attempts at the goal in the first half of the match, and two of Concordia’s attempts...

Volleyball attacks the Sharks

Volleyball attacks the Sharks
The Eagles keep their win streak against Hawaii Pacific, 3-1.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2021

On Oct. 27, volleyball faced off against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks at Chase Gymnasium. Although they lost the second set, the Eagles dominated the court throughout the game and won overall, 3-1.  Biola ended the night with 99 points, 53 kills, 53 digs and seven blocks. Redshirt sophomore...

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine, 11-4.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 27, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon men’s water polo returned home to compete against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles added to their losing streak, as they could not prove to be the better eagles. CUI defeated Biola 11-4 in their last home game of the season. BATTLE OF THE EAGLES Freshman...

Volleyball defeats Chaminade in all three sets

Volleyball defeats Chaminade in all three sets
Biola increases its winning streak to three.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelance Writer October 26, 2021

Biola defeated Chaminade University of Honolulu in a three-set sweep (25-20; 27-25; 25-13) on Monday, Oct. 25 at Chase Gymnasium, increasing their winning streak to three games. The Eagles battled with Chaminade throughout the game, but in the third set, Biola completely dominated, ending with a score...

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament
The Eagles remain defeated as they start to wrap up their very first season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

On Oct. 23-24 men’s water polo headed to San Jose, California to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament. Biola competed against Iona College, Princeton University and San Jose State University. The Eagles fell in all three matches, despite the loss they scored double digits for the fourth...

Volleyball starts a win streak

Volleyball starts a win streak
The Eagles dominate on the court against Fresno Pacific, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 24, 2021

On Friday night the Eagles competed against Fresno Pacific University. Biola totaled 65 kills and 122 digs, reigning victorious over the Sunbirds, 3-1. The Eagles won the first set and FPU took the second set. Biola came back winning sets three and four.  Leading the Eagles was redshirt freshman...

Men and women’s cross country compete in the PacWest Championships

Men and women’s cross country compete in the PacWest Championships
The Eagles placed Top 3 in the final conference.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2021

Men and women’s cross country traveled to Kahuku, Hawaii on Oct. 23 to compete in the PacWest Conference finale. Both teams finished strong with women finishing second and men coming in third.  SECOND PLACE SUCCESS The women came together in a tremendous team effort to earn second place.  The...

Men and women’s cross country finish off the regular season

Men and women’s cross country finish off the regular season
The Eagles finished fifth at the Fullerton Invitational.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2021

On Oct 22, men and women’s cross country finished strong at the Fullerton Invitational in Fullerton, California. The women’s squad earned a fifth place finish but the men did not have enough runners to place as a team.  TOP 5 FINISH The Eagles were led by redshirt sophomore Caroline Stetina who...

Women’s swim and dive went underwater against Azusa

Women’s swim and dive went underwater against Azusa
The Eagles battled hard against the Cougars but lost, 143-98.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2021

On Oct. 23, women’s swim and dive headed to Azusa Pacific University to compete against the Cougars. For almost two hours, Biola split wins with APU in nine individual events and two relays. However, in the end the Cougars pulled ahead defeating the Eagles, 143-98. INDIVIDUAL VICTORIES Despite the...

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak
The Eagles suffer their 15th loss of the season against No. 8 UC Davis, 22-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 22, 2021

On Friday evening, men’s water polo headed north to face off against the No. 8 University of California, Davis Aggies. The Eagles suffered another devastating loss in the pool, as the Aggies won, 22-3. Freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter continues to add to his college athletic accomplishments,...

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights
Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 21, 2021

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing. WELL-ROUNDED PLAY During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker...

Men’s soccer win big in Hawaii

Men’s soccer win big in Hawaii
The Eagles annihilate University of Hawaii at Hilo, 2-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 21, 2021

Men’s soccer found success in their last and final game of their Hawaii tour. On Thursday evening the Eagles faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The Eagles pulled ahead in the first half and won the game overall, 2-0. DOMINATING THE FIELD At the 15-minute mark redshirt sophomore defender...