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Men’s water polo sets a new program record

Men’s water polo sets a new program record
The Eagles secure their second win against Ottawa Arizona, 15-7.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday morning men’s water polo headed to Thousand Oaks, California to compete against Ottawa Arizona University and California Lutheran University. The Eagles split the day with a victory against Ottawa, 15-7 and a loss against Cal Lutheran, 12-5. This concludes the men's water polo initial season...

Volleyball adds to their win streak

Volleyball adds to their win streak
The Eagles sweep Hawaii Hilo, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday night, volleyball returned to Chase Gymnasium for their fifth home game in a row to take on the University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans. The Eagles continued their reign of victory sweeping the Vulcans, 3-0. Biola ended the night with 44 kills, 52 digs, four aces and seven blocks. Redshirt...

Men’s soccer adds to their win streak

Men’s soccer adds to their win streak
Biola defeats Concordia University Irvine, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 29, 2021

Men’s soccer returned home from their successful Hawaii tour to gain another win. Biola faced off against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles, taking their fifth win in a row. The Eagles scored three goals in the first period and added two more goals in the second period to secure their win,...

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...