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The Chimes

Biola sweeps Vanguard in softball doublheader

Pitching, defense and timely hitting lifted No. 23 Biola to a GSAC doubleheader sweep of Vanguard University on Saturday at Freedom Field. The Eagles won the first game 1-0 in eight innings and followed up with a 4-2 victory in the second game. The first game of this doubleheader featured some ex ...
March 24, 2009
Pitching, defense and timely hitting lifted No. 23 Biola to a GSAC doubleheader sweep of Vanguard University on Saturday at Freedom Field. The Eagles won the first game 1-0 in eight innings and followed up with a 4-2 victory in the second game. The first game of this doubleheader featured some ex ...

Eagles downed by three-point shooting Lee University

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
Despite a school-record tying 29 offensive rebounds and 25 points from senior Megann Alberts, Biola could not keep up with sizzling three-point barrage by Lee University. The Eagles fell 96-75 to the Lady Flames in the second round of the NAIA Tournament on Friday afternoon in Jackson, Tenn.
March 23, 2009
Despite a school-record tying 29 offensive rebounds and 25 points from senior Megann Alberts, Biola could not keep up with sizzling three-point barrage by Lee University. The Eagles fell 96-75 to the Lady Flames in the second round of the NAIA Tournament on Friday afternoon in Jackson, Tenn.

Biola defeats No. 9 Trevecca Nazarene in NAIA first-round game

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
In Jackson, Tenn., the women’s basketball team kicked off first round action of 2009 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Championship by upsetting No. 9 team Trevecca Nazarene, 65-57. The Eagles were led by senior Megann Alberts and sophomore Jessilyn Conicelli who each scored 16 points.
March 23, 2009
In Jackson, Tenn., the women’s basketball team kicked off first round action of 2009 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Championship by upsetting No. 9 team Trevecca Nazarene, 65-57. The Eagles were led by senior Megann Alberts and sophomore Jessilyn Conicelli who each scored 16 points.

Biola falls in overtime to No. 6 Westminster

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
The Biola men’s basketball teamed opened up first round action of the 2009 NAIA National Championship Tournament against Westminster University in Kansas City, Miss.
March 23, 2009
The Biola men’s basketball teamed opened up first round action of the 2009 NAIA National Championship Tournament against Westminster University in Kansas City, Miss.

Biola earns big GSAC split against No. 8 Azusa Pacific

The youngster Nate Coronado continued to turn heads as he picked up his fourth win in his freshman campaign. He allowed just three runs over six innings to help Biola down No. 8 Azusa Pacific 5-4 in the first game of a GSAC doubleheader on Saturday in Azusa.
March 17, 2009
The youngster Nate Coronado continued to turn heads as he picked up his fourth win in his freshman campaign. He allowed just three runs over six innings to help Biola down No. 8 Azusa Pacific 5-4 in the first game of a GSAC doubleheader on Saturday in Azusa.

No. 20 Biola splits with No. 21 Cal State San Marcos

Biola and Cal State San Marcos showed why they are so close in their rankings this past weekend. They split a pair of close, hard-fought games as the Eagles won the first game by a final of 2-1, but dropped the second game by a 4-3 count. Biola finished the day at 9-8 overall while the Cougars move to 13-11 overall.
March 17, 2009
Biola and Cal State San Marcos showed why they are so close in their rankings this past weekend. They split a pair of close, hard-fought games as the Eagles won the first game by a final of 2-1, but dropped the second game by a 4-3 count. Biola finished the day at 9-8 overall while the Cougars move to 13-11 overall.

Eagles softball falters in return from Florida

The latest in softball updates.
The Biola softball team fell hard on Tuesday afternoon against No. 3 Cal Baptist, losing both games in the twin bill match-up at home.
March 12, 2009
The Biola softball team fell hard on Tuesday afternoon against No. 3 Cal Baptist, losing both games in the twin bill match-up at home.

In Tiger we trust

Golfer Tiger Woods tees off on the ninth during a practice round at the CA Championship Wednesday March 11, 2009, in Doral, Fla.  Photo by (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Over the past few years, professional sports have seen many of its heroes fall into a desolate pit of shame. Whether it was steroid use or other disastrous life decisions, these once heralded athletes have erased their names from ever holding the title, “The Face of Sports.”
March 12, 2009
Over the past few years, professional sports have seen many of its heroes fall into a desolate pit of shame. Whether it was steroid use or other disastrous life decisions, these once heralded athletes have erased their names from ever holding the title, “The Face of Sports.”

Biola men’s and women’s tennis teams fall to APU

Biola's men's tennis team was defeated by APU on Tuesday, March 10 at Biola Univeristy. Number two singles Ilja Ikonnikov (APU) defeated freshman Weston Leopold (BU); 6-0, 6-0  Photo by Bethany Cissel
The performance of the APU men’s and women’s tennis teams could be summarized in a single word: aggressive. Despite their shutout losses on Tuesday to the Cougars, the Biola men’s and women’s tennis teams played well, showcasing persistence and aggressive net play.
March 11, 2009
The performance of the APU men’s and women’s tennis teams could be summarized in a single word: aggressive. Despite their shutout losses on Tuesday to the Cougars, the Biola men’s and women’s tennis teams played well, showcasing persistence and aggressive net play.

Miller breaks records, makes Biola history at track and field championships

A Biola placed 8th at the NAIA Track and Field Indoor Championships, helped considerably by sophomore Natasha Miller’s record-breaking performance in the pentatholon. Photo by Mike Villa
Sophomore Natasha Miller broke records and made Biola history last week at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 10, 2009
Sophomore Natasha Miller broke records and made Biola history last week at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Biola finishes eighth at Indoor Championships, Miller receives NAIA MVP award

The latest update on the Biola Track and Field Team.  Photo by Mike Villa
Natasha Miller wrapped up an incredible individual performance by winning the NAIA's Most Valuable Performer Award. She earned All-American honors in five events to lead Biola to an eighth place finish among 39 teams on Saturday at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 10, 2009
Natasha Miller wrapped up an incredible individual performance by winning the NAIA's Most Valuable Performer Award. She earned All-American honors in five events to lead Biola to an eighth place finish among 39 teams on Saturday at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Scary skin secrets revealed

Be prepared; when I first heard what I’m about to tell you, I couldn’t believe it. When I realized that the skin is the largest organ in the body, and everything that you put on it is absorbed, I started asking questions.
March 10, 2009
Be prepared; when I first heard what I’m about to tell you, I couldn’t believe it. When I realized that the skin is the largest organ in the body, and everything that you put on it is absorbed, I started asking questions.