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Biola Eagles dominates CSUDH Toros in season opener doubleheader

Biola Baseball faces CSU Dominguez Hills.
The baseball season begins with back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

On Feb. 3 ,the Eagles took on CSU Dominguez Hills Toros for a doubleheader, highlighting opening day for the Biola baseball 2024 season. GAME ONE Robert “Bobby” Brown II, starting pitcher for the Eagles, dominated the mound early in the game as he struck out the side in the first inning. At the...

Chaminade takes charge against Biola

Chaminade takes charge against Biola
Biola loses to Chaminade 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Biola’s women’s volleyball (14-8) took the #15 Chaminade Silverswords (25-3) to four sets on Wednesday night. The first match went Silversword's way from the opening point as they jumped out to an early 14-2 lead. Biola tried to even things out but could not overcome the large deficit and dropped...

Pepperdine brings Biola down

Pepperdine brings Biola down
Biola loses exhibition match 50-56.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Biola women’s basketball played Pepperdine University in their first of two exhibition games, fighting until the very end but losing a close one 50-56. The first quarter opened to a 7-0 lead by the Eagles with four free throws and a 3-pointer from sophomore forward Jessa Thurman. Thurman would hit...

Biola comes to a standstill against Stanton

Biola men's soccer huddles up.
Biola and Stanton tie 1-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Biola men’s soccer (1-4-2) tied against the Stanton Elks (0-1-1) 1-1 on Wednesday night. Within the first five minutes, Stanton set up a goal as the ball was cleared from midfield. Biola goalie Nicholas Daniel stepped up to the edge of the box and prevented an early score. After a yellow card, Biola...

Biola soccer picks up first win

Ethan Hardin, midfielder for Biola University Men’s Soccer.
Biola sins 3-0 vs. Sonoma State.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Biola Eagles' Men's Soccer (1-4-1) beat Sonoma State Seawolves (2-3-1) 3-0 gaining their first win of the preseason on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles started the first half as strong as possible with an early goal by junior forward Justin Eissenman. Ethan Hardin, who went on to score two goals, spoke...

Chico State continues undefeated streak against Biola

Drew Darke, midfielder for Biola University Men's Soccer.
Biola loses 0-1 to #8 Chico State.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Biola Eagles’ men’s soccer (0-4-1) lost a closely contested match vs. the #8 Chico State Wildcats  (4-0) in Thursday’s preseason match.  To start the action of the first half, Biola’s junior defender Luke Quinn had a look at the goal and aimed for the middle of the net but was saved by junior...

Biola cross country showcases massive potential

Men's cross country runs at invitational.
Biola XC Finishes 1st and 2nd Overall
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

Both Biola men’s and women’s cross country teams impressed at an invitational on Sept. 8. Considering they planned to run at a controlled pace, the results proved Biola is poised to finish at the top of their conference. Going into the season the men’s team was ranked 3rd in the PacWest Conference,...

Cougars take care of the Eagles

Junior defender Nathan Kovalcik.
Biola loses to CSU San Marcos 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Biola Eagles men's soccer  (0-2-1) lost to the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (2-0-0) on the road 3-1 Wednesday night in their 15th matchup ever.  TIGHT FIRST HALF The game started out promising as Biola was quick to capitalize on an offsides call against San Marcos as they scored a goal 8 minutes...

Racing cancer

Le Roux gets ready to run on the track.
Jana redefines what it means to run the good race.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer May 2, 2023

Jana Le Roux knew something was amiss when minor injuries took too long to heal and when she broke her hip. After her hip healed, she started running again, but something was still wrong. “I thought maybe I had COVID because like, my heart wasn't working,” the junior public health major said. After...

“Mr. Biola” bounces after five years with Eagles’ basketball

Alex Wright dribbles around a defender.
Alex Wright leaves Biola as one of the most accomplished basketball players in school history.
Colin Twisselmann, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

Basketball season came to a close March 3 for senior guard Alex Wright and his teammates against Point Loma in the Pac-West semifinals. For many players, another season would come. For Wright, though, it was the end of his collegiate basketball career.  Wright scored 1,000 career points while placing...

Softball overpowers the Urban Knights

Left-handed pitcher/outfield Jennifer Morinishi slides toward the plate.
Eagles defeat Academy of Art with powerful double-digit hits and runs.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor April 24, 2023

The Eagles defeated the Academy of Art Urban Knights at Biola’s Freedom Field by scoring 27 hits and 21 runs, resulting in a doubleheader win as they closed their season.  GAME ONE: TAKING THE LEAD Eagles' softball had a rocky start with the Urban Knights. The Academy of Art jumped ahead to a 2-0...

Softball crushes Holy Names

Redshirt junior pitcher and outfielder Raylene Roybal winds up for the pitch.
Biola defeated the Hawks twice, advancing the Eagles' PacWest placement.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor April 17, 2023

The Eagles defeated Holy Names twice on Saturday, winning their first game 4-1 and the second 4-3 on Freedom Field. The Eagles’ win against the Hawks improves their overall PacWest Conference rank, placing their record at 13-9.  GAME ONE Game one began with junior right-handed pitcher Raylene Roybal's...