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Women’s basketball clenches victory over FPU

Senior guard Jelissa Puckett dribbles the ball around her opponent.
The Eagles rose to No. 2 in the PacWest conference with a win over Fresno Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 24, 2020

Women’s basketball secured a clutch win in the fourth against Fresno Pafcific University Monday evening on the Sunbirds’ homecourt, 61-56. The Eagles’ victory tonight places them at the second seed in the PacWest conference with just one game left in the regular season. Senior guard Tatum Brimley...

Biola softball continues hot streak, wins fifth in a row

Biola softball continues hot streak, wins fifth in a row
The Eagles battled harsh weather and delayed start times but ultimately persevered.
Joey Mistretta February 23, 2020

Biola has been dominating on the diamond lately. Last weekend, the baseball team completed a four-game sweep at home. On Friday, the softball team won the first two games of a four-game series against the Academy of Art Urban Knights.  They hoped to complete the sweep on Saturday with another doubleheader....

Men’s basketball soars to win over Holy Names University

Men’s basketball soars to win over Holy Names University
The Eagles tie their season-high for scoring in 113-102 win.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 22, 2020

Men’s basketball got a huge win for their playoff hopes with a victory over Holy Names University on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Eagles, playing with only seven players, were led by junior guard Chris Rossow, who finished the game with 26 points and five assists, while sophomore guard Whitten Dominquez...

Women’s basketball destroys Holy Names

Women’s basketball destroys Holy Names
The Eagles showed no mercy to the Hawks as they soared into today’s 49-point victory.
Gigi Fierro February 22, 2020

Biola hosted the Holy Names University Hawks women’s basketball team at Chase Gymnasium this Saturday afternoon. The Eagles played strong from start to finish against the Hawks and increased their lead through every quarter. Biola collectively executed 24 steals and 17 assists to contribute to this...

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches
The Eagles seek their first ever NCAA Division II playoff push.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 22, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). After a tumultuous transition period from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, the women’s basketball team has finally spread its wings. With the season rapidly approaching its end, the Eagles are playing some of the best basketball they...

Tennis squeaks by Redlands

Tennis squeaks by Redlands
The men’s and women’s tennis teams topped the Bulldogs, 5-4 each.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 21, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis took to the University of Redlands Friday afternoon, looking to bounce back from recent struggles. The women, led by freshmen Colbyshae Emery and Brooke Fager, got the ball rolling as they squeaked by to win 5-4 overall, including four singles wins. The men took on the same...

Biola softball takes doubleheader in home opener

Biola softball takes doubleheader in home opener
The Eagles came out to play and dominated on Friday.
Joey Mistretta February 21, 2020

Biola softball took the first two games of a four-game series with the Academy of Art on Friday, Feb. 21. The Eagles were coming off a win in their last game and continued that success in their wins today. Biola was dominant in game one, beating the Urban Knights by a score of 8-0. Game two was a low-scoring...

Biola Athletics, ranked

Right-handed pitcher  Brayden Englert battles California State University, San Bernadino.
The Chimes editors weigh in on the Eagles’ performance.
Zachary Devane and Andi Basista February 20, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). No. 1: BASEBALL Sitting at .900, the Biola baseball team is on a five-game winning streak. BU began their 2020 season with four-straight wins, three of which were against California State University, Monterey Bay. The Eagles’ only loss...

Women’s tennis takes another tough loss

Women’s tennis takes another tough loss
The Eagles missed out by only one point in their fourth loss in a row.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 18, 2020

Women’s tennis matched up against California State University, Los Angeles on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles fought hard, going to three sets in five of the six singles matches, despite losing 4-3. One point was awarded to CSULA due to freshman Brooke Fager being disqualified. NEVER...

Track and field seals two school records

Two members of Biola's track team run the relay.
The Eagles excelled at the Westmont Sunshine Open and Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Men’s and women’s track and field had an exciting weekend full of impressive times. The men travelled to Santa Barbara, California on Friday to compete in the Westmont Sunshine Open & Combined Events. They then met the women’s team in Claremont, California for the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers....

Women’s tennis sinks to Fresno Pacific

Sophomore Ines Diaz Gomez prepares to hit the ball.
The Eagles lost to FPU after struggles in the singles matches proved their downfall.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Women’s tennis traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday afternoon in a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles secured two of the doubles points, but found ultimate defeat in the singles, winning only one of the six matches, resulting in the overall 2-5 loss. STRUGGLES...

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships
After placing third, the team now prepares for the NCAA championships.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor February 16, 2020

Biola swim and dive traveled to the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships in Los Angeles for a four-day competition. Both Biola men and women’s teams completed their final championship conference in third place, the men scoring a total of 1,378 points and women with 1,018 points.  DAY...