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Biola swim team adds another victory to their season

Biola swim team adds another victory to their season
Women’s swim is on a five-meet winning streak, but the men face another loss versus California Polytechnic State University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

Biola’s men and women’s swim teams headed to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif. on Feb. 27. They competed against the Mustangs in a 34-event meet for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. The women were able to dominate and secure another victory, 151-144. Unfortunately,...

Biola tennis annihilates Cal Lutheran

Biola tennis annihilates Cal Lutheran
Both the men and women secured victories over California Lutheran University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

It was a successful Saturday for Biola’s tennis programs. The men pulled off a clean sweep of California Lutheran University, 8-0. The win against Cal Lutheran was a long time coming and the first win against the Kingsmen. The women's team were close to pulling off a clean sweep against the Regals,...

Men’s basketball defeats CUI in a historic blowout

Junior #23 Whitten Dominguez going up against Concordia players.
The Eagles took down Concordia University Irvine for the fourth time this season, giving head coach Dave Holmquist his 1,000 career win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Men’s basketball traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday evening for their fourth and final matchup against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles went into the game knowing that head coach Dave Holmquist needed one more win to achieve a historic milestone of winning 1,000 games, and the team did not...

Women’s basketball ends season with a win

Sophomore #23 Jordan Rabe shoots a shot against Concordia.
The Eagles bounced back from two previous losses to defeat Concordia University Irvine in their last game of the shortened season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to round out their shortened season against Concordia University Irvine. Biola lost to CUI just last night, however, they were able to turn the tables and defeat the Golden Eagles in a 84-67 win. EAGLE’S COMEBACK Sophomore guard...

Men’s basketball sweeps CUI

Senior guard #5 Chris Rossow guards the ball against Concordia.
The Eagles have matched up with Concordia University Irvine yet again, bringing their overall record to 3-0 over the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Men’s basketball played their last home game on Friday afternoon in their third of four scheduled games against Concordia University Irvine. Biola has beaten the Golden Eagles every game of the season, and by considerable numbers. Last night was no different, as the Eagles ended their final home game...

Women’s basketball goes overtime against Concordia

Sophomore #15 Stephanie Lee going head-to-head against Concordia player.
The Eagles lose their ninth game in the PacWest Conference, 64-72.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

Women’s basketball played their second to last game Friday night at home. Unfortunately, Biola was unable to add a win to their record and stand at fourth place in the Southern California pod. The Eagles were defeated once again by the Concordia University Golden Eagles, 64-72.  Although the Eagles...

Women’s golf competes in the Holy Names’ Bay Area Invitational

Women’s golf competes in the Holy Names' Bay Area Invitational
The Eagles take second place again this season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 25, 2021

Women’s golf is back for their second tournament this season. The Eagles headed for the Holy Names Tournament hosted by Holy Names University at the Monarch Bay Golf Course on Feb. 22-23. Although there were six schools and four individuals competing in the tournament, the Eagles found themselves competing...

Men’s soccer continues losing streak

Junior midfielder Aidan Hill in possession of the ball against PLNU.
The Eagles have yet to win a game in this pandemic-shortened season after another loss to Point Loma Nazarene University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 25, 2021

Men’s soccer hit Al Barbour Field last night looking for redemption after a previous loss against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. What was a slow start to the game turned stale for the Eagles in the end, as they lost, yet again, to PLNU, 0-1. It was a confetti dropping of yellow cards,...

Brady Turnquist: Biola women’s golf superstar

Brady Turnquist: Biola women’s golf superstar
The freshman golfer is turning heads showing that young athletes can do it all in the midst of a pandemic.
Gigi Fierro February 24, 2021

COVID-19 devastated coaches, athletes and administration across the nation because it took away season competition. College seniors had the hopes of a final record to be broken, only for it to be ripped out from under their feet. Soon to be high school graduates did not have their “breakout season”...

Women’s basketball loses in blowout PLNU victory

Women’s basketball loses in blowout PLNU victory
The Eagles fell to the Sea Lions, 75-91, after defeating Point Loma just yesterday in overtime.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to San Diego, Calif. Saturday afternoon looking to find back-to-back wins over Point Loma Nazarene University. However, the Sea Lions came out on fire and secured the 91-75 victory over Biola. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the Eagles once again with her stellar offense,...

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU
The Eagles could not rise above the Sea Lions as they take another loss, 1-4.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to San Diego, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Sea Lions held their own at home, crushing Biola in a final score of 4-1. EAGLES ELIMINATED Both of the doubles matches swung in favor of the Sea Lions. Sophomores Alexei Prokopchuk...

Men’s basketball defeated by PLNU

Men’s basketball defeated by PLNU
The Eagles fall to the Sea Lions in the PacWest Conference, 66-80.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 20, 2021

Men’s basketball ended their five-win streak as they were defeated in their game against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions Saturday night. The Eagles tried to keep their momentum going from the last two weeks but fell short, 66-80. Regardless of the defeat the Eagles still hustled. Senior...