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Eagles gain basketball victory over Cal Baptist in close game

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
Marlon King's running lay-up with six seconds left lifted Biola to a 45-41 win over California Baptist in a GSAC must-win game for both teams on Saturday night at Van Dyne Gymnasium in Riverside.
March 1, 2009
Marlon King's running lay-up with six seconds left lifted Biola to a 45-41 win over California Baptist in a GSAC must-win game for both teams on Saturday night at Van Dyne Gymnasium in Riverside.

Biola women’s basketball earns win over Cal Baptist

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
How often do you hear coaches say that doing the little things win basketball games? Maybe little things like rebounding and going strong to the hoop? Jessilyn Conicelli did both of those things with under five seconds left to put in the winning basket as Biola gets a hard fought road win over California Baptist in a GSAC game on Saturday night in Riverside.
March 1, 2009
How often do you hear coaches say that doing the little things win basketball games? Maybe little things like rebounding and going strong to the hoop? Jessilyn Conicelli did both of those things with under five seconds left to put in the winning basket as Biola gets a hard fought road win over California Baptist in a GSAC game on Saturday night in Riverside.

Eagles sweep Hope International in softball

The latest in softball updates.
The Biola Eagles traveled to Walnut, California to play a doubleheader against Hope International on Friday. The Eagles came in and took care of business, sweeping Hope International on their home field by a score of 7-2 the first game and 5-2 the second game.
February 28, 2009
The Biola Eagles traveled to Walnut, California to play a doubleheader against Hope International on Friday. The Eagles came in and took care of business, sweeping Hope International on their home field by a score of 7-2 the first game and 5-2 the second game.

Competitive volleyball club team kicks off season

A men’s volleyball team here is new at Biola this year and have started the year off in competitive spirit.
Although there is no varsity men’s volleyball team here at Biola, there is a highly competitive club team. They play in the Southern California Collegiate Volleyball League (SCCVL), which consists of teams like Point Loma, UCSB and Azusa Pacific, to name a few.
February 25, 2009
Although there is no varsity men’s volleyball team here at Biola, there is a highly competitive club team. They play in the Southern California Collegiate Volleyball League (SCCVL), which consists of teams like Point Loma, UCSB and Azusa Pacific, to name a few.

Eagles get feathers ruffled in homecoming loss to Concordia (VIDEO)

Sophomore forward Josh Miller drives past Concordia's defense in Saturday's homecoming game.  Photo by Christina Schantz
The Biola men’s basketball team suffered a last minute letdown in a key GSAC match-up against No. 11 Concordia on Saturday night, and lost 54-47, despite leading for most of the game and holding Concordia to a two-year low in points scored.
February 25, 2009
The Biola men’s basketball team suffered a last minute letdown in a key GSAC match-up against No. 11 Concordia on Saturday night, and lost 54-47, despite leading for most of the game and holding Concordia to a two-year low in points scored.

Softball team falls to Point Loma in doubleheader

Juniors Jillian Albert and Krista Johnson reach for the ball in Tuesday's loss to Point Loma.  Photo by Bethany Cissel
The softball team clashed with Point Loma Nazarene University on Tuesday’s home doubleheader; unfortunately, their strong offensive efforts were no match for Point Loma’s All-American pitcher, junior Tyler Lent. The Eagles lost both games, 0-8 and 0-7, which snaps their previous three game winning streak, putting their overall record at 3-2 while Point Loma improves to 9-0 overall.
February 25, 2009
The softball team clashed with Point Loma Nazarene University on Tuesday’s home doubleheader; unfortunately, their strong offensive efforts were no match for Point Loma’s All-American pitcher, junior Tyler Lent. The Eagles lost both games, 0-8 and 0-7, which snaps their previous three game winning streak, putting their overall record at 3-2 while Point Loma improves to 9-0 overall.

The benefits of breakfast

Breakfast is more important than most people think.
Literally meaning, “breaking the fast,” breakfast is the meal that we’ve all heard is the “most important meal of the day.” Yet, remarkably, it is also the meal that most people skip.
February 24, 2009
Literally meaning, “breaking the fast,” breakfast is the meal that we’ve all heard is the “most important meal of the day.” Yet, remarkably, it is also the meal that most people skip.

Biola team participates in swim conference championships

Sophomore Micah Perryman comes up for air during the 100-yard breaststroke in the alumni swim meet at Biola on Saturday, Jan. 31. The swim team completed in the Pacific Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference Championships in Long Beach this weekend, where many qualified for the national championships that will take place in St. Peters, Miss. next week.  Photo by Kelsey Heng
Biola's swim team had a reputable showing to start the 2009 Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships Wednesday evening at Belmont Olympic Plaza in Long Beach.
February 23, 2009
Biola's swim team had a reputable showing to start the 2009 Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships Wednesday evening at Belmont Olympic Plaza in Long Beach.

Women’s basketball season progresses with continual victories (video)

Chelsea De Luca, junior, looks for teammate to pass the ball to in Biola's game against Azusa Pacific on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Eagles lost to the Cougars 66-68.  Photo by Mike Villa
The women's basketball team is currently ranked No. 20 in the latest NAIA national poll, a position thatwill help them reach their goal of National Championships, which will beheld in Tennessee this year. They also have a record standing at 14-8, which ranks them fifth in the GSAC. Check out the video for a look at the team's work in the game and out.
February 12, 2009
The women's basketball team is currently ranked No. 20 in the latest NAIA national poll, a position thatwill help them reach their goal of National Championships, which will beheld in Tennessee this year. They also have a record standing at 14-8, which ranks them fifth in the GSAC. Check out the video for a look at the team's work in the game and out.

Eagles lose GSAC home opener to Vanguard

Sophomore right-hander Bobby O'Neill got the start for the Eagles in their first home of the season. Biola's game against Vanguard was called in the bottom of the ninth inning due to darkness.  Photo by Christina Schantz
The Eagles baseball team played their first GSAC home opener against the Vanguard Lions on Wednesday. Unfortunately, darkness in the bottom of the 9th inning prevented the Eagles from any comeback victory against their opponent’s 6-5 lead.
February 12, 2009
The Eagles baseball team played their first GSAC home opener against the Vanguard Lions on Wednesday. Unfortunately, darkness in the bottom of the 9th inning prevented the Eagles from any comeback victory against their opponent’s 6-5 lead.

Bon voyage, Christina Perkins!

Alumni Christina Perkins helped lead the Eagles to a 31-3 that ended at the National Championship in Sioux City, Iowa.  Photo by Mike Villa
Christina Perkins, former setter for the Biola Eagles, is continuing her volleyball career in Europe.
February 11, 2009
Christina Perkins, former setter for the Biola Eagles, is continuing her volleyball career in Europe.

Eagles stun listless Cougars

Junior Rocky Hampton shoots over an Azusa Pacific defender during the Eagle's game on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Biola beat Azusa 76-54 with an audience of nearly 2.600 fans in APU's Felix Event Center.  Photo by Mike Villa
Biola declawed the Cougars on Tuesday night, taking advantage of a listless Azusa team that appeared uninterested in defending their home floor. The Eagles ran up a quick lead, built an 11-point advantage at halftime and never looked back while rolling to a 76-54 victory.
February 11, 2009
Biola declawed the Cougars on Tuesday night, taking advantage of a listless Azusa team that appeared uninterested in defending their home floor. The Eagles ran up a quick lead, built an 11-point advantage at halftime and never looked back while rolling to a 76-54 victory.