Turnovers plague Lady Eagles in upset loss to Lancers
The Biola womens’ basketball team’s incredible season was dealt a setback on Saturday night when Cal Baptist upset the Lady Eagles by a score of 74-65 at Chase Gymnasium. However, the Eagles have enjoyed remarkable success this season, working their way to a 12-5 overall record and a 5-4 GSAC record.
Eagles upset No. 15 Cal Baptist in men’s basketball
The wins against ranked opponents continue to pile up for the men’s basketball team. They recorded their third victory over a top-25 opponent in the last two weeks, knocking off preseason NAIA No. 1 Cal Baptist by a final score of 67-64 on Saturday night at Chase Gymnasium.
The fan effect: How integral are fans to team sports?
At Biola, weather and traffic are not as big of issues in attending games as class schedules and church commitments are. Of course it is different for Biola students, who often support other local college teams such as UCLA basketball or USC football, while also occasionally attending games in La Mirada.
Women’s basketball slam dunks start of season
Basketball season has begun, and both Biola teams have started off well. The Eagles traveled north over the weekend, kicking off the regular season with a 67-53 win at Holy Names University.
Deciphering the rankings
The rankings of each school differ depending on each sport. Every year, coaches do a preseason poll to come up with an official NAIA ranking based on a team’s past performance and prospects for the future.
Biola volleyball concludes regular season with win at Cal Baptist, looks forward to nationals
The Lady Eagles finished off their season with a 5-set thriller in Riverside over the weekend, holding off a determined Cal Baptist squad who fought back from an early two-set deficit to force the fifth game.
Men and women’s cross country push toward nationals
Biola women cross country's outstanding 5k race placed them third overall, just overtaking fourth-ranked Concordia by 10 points. The men accomplished their best 8k time of the year, placing them sixth right behind the number five ranked Westmont.
Women’s volleyball endures five-set marathon against Azusa
After a tough loss last week to Fresno Pacific, the Eagles got back on track this week with wins over The Masters College and arch rival Azusa Pacific.
The skinny on milk
Whatever happened to skim, 1%, 2%, and whole milk? Do you remember when we used to divide milk into these categories? You’ve probably noticed that you don’t find these names on milk cartons any more. That’s because they’re not there.
Men’s soccer takes down San Diego Christian, women finish with hopes for next year
Saturday, the Biola Eagles men’s soccer team took the field against the San Diego Christian College Hawks. The Eagles, who were fighting for a place in the GSAC playoffs, won the game 2-0. The women’s team also took the field Saturday against San Diego Christian College. The women were not in contention for a playoff spot, but look to capping off a year filled with improvements on last season and have hopes for the next.
Women’s volleyball splits with top-ranked competition, still climbs national rankings
The Lady Eagles' dream season continued Saturday night as they knocked off No. 2 Concordia University in a five-set thriller at Chase Gymnasium. The win bumped Biola up a spot in the national rankings from No. 3 to No 2. As the Eagles' season begins to wind down, they have now beat 11 opponents ranked in the top 25 nationally; their new ranking is the highest in team history.
International sports students appreciate their Biola opportunities
Most Biola athletes will mention what a unique opportunity they have to play sports at Biola with a focus not solely on winning, but on representing Jesus Christ while playing. But for international students, the chance to express their beliefs while on the field was not only as foreign an idea as the land they came to, but a can’t-miss opportunity.
Victoria García, a freshman sociology major, shared that the increasing traction of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and...