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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Refusing to lose

Senior first baseman Matt McQueen takes a swing in a recent game against Cal Baptist. McQueen hit a huge home run later in the game providing some insurance for the Eagles in their 8-3 win.
After beating Cal Baptist, the baseball team fights for a split against Fresno Pacific
March 13, 2008

“I have never had a team that hates losing so much ... It’s the will to win that drives this club,” says Eagle Coach Verhoeven. His team had a successful week in GSAC play, winning three of four games in region. The Eagles took a home game against Cal Baptist last Thursday, 7-4,...

Women’s tennis showing improvement

Sophomore Chrisine Garner slams the ball back to the opposing team, Cal Lutheran, on Saturday afternoon. The girls defeated Cal Lutheran University 6-3.
Women fall to Dallas Baptist on Tuesday, but won three of last four matches
March 13, 2008

As the weather has heated up, so has the women’s tennis team, who won four out of their last six matches. In the past two weeks, victories against La Verne (5-4), La Sierra (9-0), Whittier (8-1) and Cal Lutheran (6-3) propelled them to a 4-8 overall record after dropping their first six. Fresno...

Two Injured in Saturday Lacrosse Game

“It's competitive and its hardnosed. Guys are going at it 100 percent. If you get hit, you get hit,” said Ryan Smith, co-captain of the team.
March 3, 2008

The Biola Men’s Lacrosse team traveled to Nevada this weekend, sustaining two serious injuries. Their first game was on Saturday against the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, a division II team which the Biola Eagles conquered with an impressive 21-13. Saturday’s match against the University...

One and Done

Sophomore Rocky Hampton dodges the APU players during last week's victory over Azusa Pacific University. Hampton led Biola with 25 points during their last game at Concordia University. The team lost their GSAC playoff game 67-71.
Men's team falls to No. 1 seed Concordia in first round of playoffs; finishes season 17-14 overall
March 3, 2008

Thursday night Biola entered the first round of the Golden State Athletic Conference playoffs as the number one defensive team in the nation, only to have a backcourt of All-Conference talent rain three-pointers on their parade. Ryan Read of Concordia, who finished with 25 points, knocked down six...

Biola Girls Tennis Takes Their First Season Win Against the University of La Verne

Freshman Sarah Snyder shows aggression at the net in her doubles match against the opposing team from the University of La Verne.
February 29, 2008

On Feb. 29, 2008, the Biola University tennis team won their first season match against visiting team University of La Verne. Only half of the team arrived from La Verne, so the Biola girls played one match, either singles or doubles. Biola ended the night in Nicholle Johnston's singles win in three...

Lacrosse team gives Cal State Fullerton a Beating

Sophomore midfielder John Crowell (15) cradles the ball in preparing to pass, while freshman midfielder Jon McMahan (9) looks on.
February 29, 2008

After a slow start, the men’s lacrosse team has picked up the pace, winning its last two games. The men used a tough opening schedule to hone their skills and grow as a unit. “We take the first part of our season as an opportunity to learn where we are as a team,” said junior attacker...

Intramural Participation Increases

Freshman Emily Lee plays in the first tennis intramural match of the season Thursday night. Tennis is one of the new sports added to intramurals this semester. It is available to both men and women's singles and doubles.
February 29, 2008

Spring at Biola University not only brings rings, but runners, rebounds, rackets and receivers as well. Intramurals for spring 2008 is definitely underway, with this past week being the first full week of events. Four sports are offered during each semester: fall 2007 featured flag football, ultimate...

Losses a plenty, but spirits high

Freshman Daniel Westman swings hard o return a serve from the opposing team. Westman won his personal match by a score of 6-1.
February 29, 2008

After a rain-soaked week in southern California, the sun is finally shining, but the rain clouds still hover over Biola tennis. Both the men and women’s teams are still seeking their first win of the season, though both squads have given valiant efforts. The rain was literally over the women’s...

Baseball in Split Trouble

Sophomore Daniel Bodemer, throws to first after a strikeout during last Monday's game against Bethany University.
February 29, 2008

Biola had a full schedule of conference play last week, coming away (don’t know until after today’s game). The offense was shaky yet again, and the pitching staff had its first breakdown of the season thus far, but Biola battled to come away with a successful week. “We have been having a lot...

Softball Shuts out Holy Names

Sophomore Krista Johnson slides into second base during Wednesday's doubleheader against Holy Names University.
Pitchers Emily Gray and Erica Moyer shine on the mound against Oakland team
February 29, 2008

Wednesday’s holy word: shutout. Biola hurlers, junior Emily Gray and freshman Erica Moyer pitched back-to-back shutouts as Biola swept a non-conference doubleheader against Oakland-based Holy Names University on Wednesday at Freedom Field in La Mirada. The Eagles improve to 6-4 on the season...

The Playoff Hunt

Sophomore Guard Marlon King fights his way through the opposing teams defense. King added 11 points during Saturday's game against Concordia.
February 29, 2008

It goes to show that a team can never be counted out. Two weeks ago, the Lady Eagles were 1-12 in conference play. But with their win Tuesday night in Fresno against the last place Sunbirds, Biola clinched the eighth and final spot in the conference playoffs. “We’re really excited,”...

Baseball Winners in Three of Last Four

Junior infielder Hawkins Gebbers sprints to first base while watching his teammate slide in to second. Biola scored three in the bottom of the ninth forcing extra innings and resulting in a 11-9 victory.
After a dissapointing home split with Point Loma, the men pile on 19 runs and collect two wins.
February 22, 2008

The Eagles continued their up-and-down start to the season last week, splitting a doubleheader with Point Loma on Saturday, then beating Bethany College at home early this week. Biola enjoyed quality work from its pitching staff, and impressive, but sporadic, offensive performance in route to their 3-1...