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No spectators, no problem

No spectators, no problem
Livestreaming is just not enough, so students and parents get creative.
Gigi Fierro March 16, 2021

After a year marked by a pandemic, Biolans are not surprised by restrictions new or old. Since campus reopened for student-athletes in September, and gradually to Phase 2 and 3 students, spectators need permission to be present at outdoor or indoor events. Livestreaming was a quick fix for friends, family...

Track and field set new personal bests

Two members of Biola's track team run the relay.
The Eagles competed in the Battle for LA hosted by Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2021

The men’s and women’s track and field teams ventured to Azusa, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to compete in the Battle for LA. Overall, the women finished second out of four teams while the men finished last out of three teams. IMPROVING EAGLES Freshman sprinter Chase Williams ran the 100-meter in...

Softball splits for a second time against CUI

Softball splits for a second time against CUI
Biola had a rough first game (0-6) but gained another victory versus Concordia University Irvine, (3-2).
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 14, 2021

Biola softball played their second doubleheader against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles at home in La Mirada, Calif. on Saturday afternoon. The first game was a blowout leaving Biola in the dust, 0-6. The Eagles barely swung by in the second second game, 3-2. Biola was unable to bring...

Men’s basketball grabs first NCAA win with buzzer-beater

Sophomore Alex Wright dribbles the ball.
Veteran Alex Wright pushes 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Eagles to a victory.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 13, 2021

Last night, the scoreboard at Fresno Pacific University read good news for Biola a majority of the evening, but it was thanks to the last six minutes of an intense neck-to-neck game that the Eagles were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief as the board read 76-74. This win secured the Eagles’...

Biola swim team secure their final victory of the season

Biola swim team secure their final victory of the season
Both men and women defeated Pepperdine University in their final meet of the season, 105-100.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

Biola’s men and women’s swim teams competed against Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. on March 13. They competed against the Waves in a 22-event meet for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. Both the men and women were successful and received a combined team score to beat Pepperdine, 105-100. 10...

Biola tennis shuts down Cal Lutheran

Biola tennis shuts down Cal Lutheran
The men and women’s teams each swept California Lutheran University in 7-0 victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 13, 2021

The men’s and women’s tennis teams hosted California Lutheran University at the Biola Tennis Center on Saturday. The odds were heavily placed in Biola’s favor, as both teams defeated Cal Lutheran, 7-0. EAGLES ENGAGED The women began the day with perfection in the doubles matches. Freshmen...

Softball splits doubleheader to CUI

Softball splits doubleheader to CUI
The Eagles found victory in game one against Concordia but fell in game two on Thursday.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Irvine, Calif. yesterday afternoon to take on the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles for the first time in the 2021 season. What started out promising quickly fell as the evening progressed. The Eagles secured game one with a 3-2 victory, but faced defeat in the back-end...

Men’s tennis win their second match in a row against Chapman University

Men's tennis win their second match in a row against Chapman University
The Eagles secure victory over the Panthers, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 12, 2021

It was a successful start of the weekend for men's tennis. Friday morning at the Biola Tennis Center, Biola went against the Chapman University Panthers. The Eagles were able to secure their second victory in a row, 5-2, making this the fourth win for the men's tennis team this season. The men's tennis...

Men’s soccer gain their first victory of the season against Bethesda University

Men’s soccer gain their first victory of the season against Bethesda University
The Eagles crush the Flames, 6-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 11, 2021

Biola men's soccer earned their first win of the season Wednesday night against the Bethesda University Flames. The conditions on the field were wet and chilly after a day of thunderstorms and heavy rain, but the Eagles still gave it their all. Their hard work paid off as they defeated the Flames, 6-1. The...

Volleyball starts their season with a loss

Biola Volleyball
Biola goes down fighting in Monday’s matchup against Alaska Fairbanks.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 9, 2021

Volleyball started the season diving full speed ahead. The women had their first game ahead of the PacWest Conference, going head-to-head at home versus the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks on Monday, March 8. Biola was able to win one of four sets but unfortunately gained their first loss of the...

Women’s tennis continues their five-game winning streak

Women’s tennis continues their five-game winning streak
The Eagles defeated the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds in a 5-2 victory on Monday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 8, 2021

Women’s tennis welcomed the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds to the Biola Tennis Center on Monday afternoon. Biola captured yet another win today with a 5-2 score over the Sunbirds and increased their winning streak to five games and an overall 7-2 record. WINNING STREAK CONTINUES The Eagles were...

Track and field finish in the Top 3

Track and field finish in the Top 3
Both the men’s and women’s teams placed in high marks during the Central California Invitational.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 7, 2021

Men’s and women’s track and field traveled north to Fresno, Calif. to compete in the Central California Invitational hosted by the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles continued with their successes, as the women secured the first place title by 149 points and the men earned third by 85...