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Women’s soccer start Hawaii tour with a loss

Women’s soccer start Hawaii tour with a loss
The Eagles were defeated by Chaminade University of Honolulu, 1-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

Women’s soccer traveled to Hawaii to face off against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Oct. 16 to kick off their three-game series in Hawaii. Biola struggled in their fourth PacWest matchup of the season, taking a loss against the Silverswords, 1-0. DEVASTATING DEFEAT The Eagles and Silverswords...

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount
The Eagles suffer devastating loss against the Lions, 24-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

On Oct. 16, men’s water polo faced off against the Loyola Marymount University Lions. The Eagles added to their losing streak, now standing overall 1-14 and 0-6 conference. The Eagles managed to make two goals, but ultimately left defeated, 24-2. LEFT UNDERWATER The Lions pulled ahead in the first...

Women’s swim places first in Rodionoff Invitational

Women’s swim places first in Rodionoff Invitational
The Eagles compete in a two-day event, achieving notable individual and team wins.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 10, 2021

Biola swim and dive continued in their successful trend at the Rodionoff Invitational in Malibu, California on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 in Pepperdine’s Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool, finishing first of three in the first day's events and second of four in the second day's events.  The women’s team competed...

Eagles end Hawaii roadtrip with a victory

Eagles end Hawaii roadtrip with a victory
After five sets against Chaminade University, the Eagles take the win, 3-2.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 10, 2021

Biola dominated the court in a five-set match against No. 24 Chaminade University on Oct. 9 at the McCabe Gymnasium in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ending their Hawaii matches with a win, the Eagles picked up an essential victory against the Silverswords who are placed third overall in the PacWest Conference. This...

Men’s water polo faces a loss

Men’s water polo faces a loss
The Eagles battled hard against the Falcons but fell short, 14-8.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

Men’s water polo returned home on Saturday to face off against the Air Force Falcons Academy. The Eagles played a slow first half but showed high enthusiasm throughout the second. The newest team continued to show improvement during the game but ultimately lost, 14-8. HARD LOSS The first half was...

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University
The Eagles find a late winner against the Sunbirds, 2-1.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor October 9, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday for a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles played an uneventful first half, but found their rhythm in the second to produce two goals past the Sunbirds, 2-1. DOWN BY ONE Biola got on the front foot with an early...

Women’s golf finishes second

Women’s golf finishes second
The Eagles fly high at the Wasatch Invitational.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

On Oct. 7-9, women’s golf competed in the Westminster Wasatch Invitational in South Jordan, Utah. Leading the Eagles, sophomore Brady Turnquist placed first in the individual leaderboard for the second time this season. Despite a hailstorm and low temperatures at tee time, the women played an excellent...

Cross country keeps pace across the nation

Cross country keeps pace across the nation
Competing in both Illinois and Claremont, the Eagles place in two cross country events.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 9, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Eagles ran in the Lewis Crossover at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, as well as in the Pomona-Pitzer Invite in Claremont, California at Pomona College. Splitting the women’s and men’s teams, the Eagles continued to show out at both events across the country. THE...

Volleyball breaks losing streak

Volleyball breaks losing streak
The Eagles sweep Hawaii Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

On Friday night, the Eagles redeemed two five-set losses with a consecutive three-set win against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. The win places Biola at 4-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. By the end of the game the Eagles tallied 57 points, 42 kills, nine aces and six blocks. QUICK VICTORY  The...

Volleyball starts a losing streak

Volleyball starts a losing streak
The Eagles start their Hawaii series with a loss against Hawaii-Hilo, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 7, 2021

The Eagles faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in Hawaii on Oct. 6. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, but unfortunately, Biola took a loss. The loss puts Biola at 3-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. Although the Eagles lost, they matched the Vulcans with 65 kills and...

Men’s soccer snubbed by PLNU

Men’s soccer snubbed by PLNU
The Eagles were defeated by Point Loma Nazarene University in a one-score matchup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 6, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to San Diego on Wednesday evening to take on the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. What proved to be a low-scoring game found favor in PLNU, who snuck away with a one-score victory over the Eagles, 1-0. HIGH INTENSITY The first half showed competitive spirits, creating...

Women’s soccer snooze on Sea Lions

Women’s soccer snooze on Sea Lions
The Eagles found themselves stunned as Point Loma Nazarene University took a dominating 4-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 6, 2021

Women’s soccer ventured south to Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday afternoon to kick off the Eagles’ five-game road trip. Biola found themselves struggling in their second PacWest matchup of the season, falling to the undefeated Sea Lions, 4-0. FIRST HALF SNOOZE The Eagles and Sea Lions...