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Women’s basketball bounces back in blowout win

Women’s basketball bounces back in blowout win
The Eagles ended their five-game losing streak in a healthy win over Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 6, 2021

Women’s basketball has been off to a rocky start this season, however, the Eagles were able to look past their prior loss to Concordia University Irvine yesterday and bounce back for a big win, 62-45. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the team in points, totaling 17 on 7 of 12 shooting from the...

Women’s tennis win big against Saint Katherine

Women's tennis win big against Saint Katherine
Biola conquers the court winning all their matches, 7-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 6, 2021

Biola tennis is back and swinging into action. The Eagles played at home against the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds and won their first game of the season this afternoon, 7-0. Double teams freshman Colbey Shae Emery and sophomore Mary Brascia finished with a final score 6-0. Senior Madison...

Men’s tennis sweeps Saint Katherine

Men’s tennis sweeps Saint Katherine
The Eagles take their first victory of the season in impressive fashion, dominating SKU, 7-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 6, 2021

The Eagles finally step-foot on the courts after having games against Westmont College postponed just the day prior. Today, Biola competed against Saint Katherine University at home and they did not disappoint. Following in the women’s footsteps, the men defeated the Firebirds, 7-0. DOMINATING EAGLES Sophomores...

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season
The Eagles bounced back from a bye-week after last weekend’s games were postponed.
Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez February 6, 2021

Men’s basketball reconvened tonight in Irvine, Calif, after having last week’s games postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles used the time off to fine-tune their craft and came out with a healthy victory against Concordia University Irvine, 94-78. The...

Women’s basketball’s fifth season loss

Women’s basketball’s fifth season loss
Biola defeated by Golden Eagles, 62-68.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 5, 2021

It has been a tough start for women's basketball. The Eagles lost their fifth game this season against Concordia University Golden Eagles in Irvine, Calif. tonight. Regardless of defeat, Biola had quick defense in tonight’s game. Junior guard Aysia Johnson topped off the stat sheet with 24 points...

Women’s soccer fall to PLNU

Women’s soccer fall to PLNU
The Eagles were conquered by the Sea Lions, 0-2, in their first regular season game.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2021

Biola soccer kicked off their season this afternoon in San Diego, CA. They were hopeful with a win 2-0 in their exhibition game last week versus the Vanguard University Lions. However, the women's soccer team lost today’s PacWest game 0-2 to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. DEFEATED DEBUT Thirty...

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU
The Eagles fall in their first matchup of the season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 3, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled down south to San Diego for their first PacWest game of the 2021 season. What always proves to be a challenging matchup was no different today, as the Eagles  fell 0-2 to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The game kicked-off slow on both ends. The two teams have...

Tri-Meet win for Biola swim and dive

Tri-Meet win for Biola swim and dive
Both the men and women earned wins in Saturday afternoon’s Tri-Meet in Santa Barbara.
Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez January 31, 2021

The Biola swim and dive team jumped into the 2021 season with a splash. Both the men and women’s teams had their first meet of the year on Jan. 23 where the women came out on top over California Baptist University, 169-130, but the men fell short, 109-182.  Just a week later, the women's team secured...

Women’s basketball defeated by Sea Lions

Women’s basketball defeated by Sea Lions
Eagles put up a good fight but take another loss, 91-94.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 30, 2021

It has been a rocky start for Biola’s women's basketball team. Their fourth loss this season came from losing to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions in back-to-back games. Regardless of another loss, Biola hustled on the court today. Senior forward Jazz Benn at the top of the stat sheet...

Women’s basketball falls to PLNU

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
The long offseason is still showing its effects as the Eagles fall to the Sea Lions, 64-72.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 29, 2021

Biola basketball is back. The revised COVID-friendly schedule resumed on Jan. 16 for the lady Eagles where they secured the victory over Northwest Nazarene University. However, since then, it has been a slow start for head coach Alan Nakamura’s team. Two back-to-back losses to rivals Azusa Pacific...

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction
Biola men’s soccer head coach reacts to the unusual recruitment process of 2021-22 athletes due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 3, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the sports world and has pushed back all competition until at least late January. With a hopeful starting date approaching, the coaching staff must continue to proceed as naturally as possible for the years to come. Nov. 11 was the opening day for the National Signing Period...

Newest Eagles Landing

Newest Eagles Landing
Biola Athletics has continued to expand their nest, welcoming these new recruits to the BU family.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2020

Athletes across the nation have been anxiously waiting for the green light to compete again. This year’s freshmen and new transfer recruits were brought into Biola’s family during a time of great uncertainty. However, the coronavirus pandemic did not stop these athletes from continuing their collegiate...