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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...

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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...

Men’s basketball gets huge win for postseason hopes

Junior guard Chris Rossow gets ready to dribble around his opponents.
The Eagles, without star point guard, beat Hawaii Pacific University, 69-55.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 15, 2020

Men’s basketball got a hard-fought win over Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Eagles now sit in fifth place in the PacWest conference, one win ahead of the No. 6-placed Hawaii Hilo. Sophomore guard Alex Wright led the team with 18 points and six rebounds, while junior forward Michael...

Women’s basketball loses to No. 1 in PacWest conference

Sophomore guard Aysia Johnson  gets ready to shoot the ball to the basket.
The Eagles battled Hawaii Pacific University but lost 72-60.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 15, 2020

Women’s basketball played against the top seed in the PacWest conference, Hawaii Pacific University, on Saturday, Feb. 15. Despite making runs throughout the second half, the Eagles were unable to come back from a poor start. Junior forward Jazz Benn led the team with 27 points on 50% shooting from...

Grab your brooms! Biola completes the four-game sweep of UCCS

Grab your brooms! Biola completes the four-game sweep of UCCS
The Eagles dominated on the mound and hit when it counted on Saturday.
Joey Mistretta February 15, 2020

Biola baseball was back at it again on Saturday, finishing their series with University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions with another two games. After showing no love on Valentine’s Day with a sweep of the doubleheader, the Eagles looked to do the same in these games. The Eagles looked to...

Track and field begins two-day meet at Westmont College

Track and field begins two-day meet at Westmont College
The Eagles lead in men’s heptathlon after first day of competition.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 15, 2020

Track and field finished their second day of competition at the Sunshine Indoor Open and Combined Events at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. Senior Corry Williams and senior Nathaniel Belden are leading the men’s heptathlon. DOMINATING DUO In the first event of the day, the 60-meter dash, Belden...

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against UCCS

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against UCCS
The Eagles stepped up when it mattered most on Friday.
Joey Mistretta February 14, 2020

Biola baseball opened up a four-game series on Friday against the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions. The team entered Friday's action with momentum, as they had won Thursday and looked to carry that momentum into the weekend. The four-game set will consist of two doubleheaders in...

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both faced defeat in tough losses to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 14, 2020

Biola tennis took to Irvine, California on Thursday evening where both the men and women faced a strong Concordia University Irvine team. The men kept the overall score close by winning all three of the doubles matches, but fell to the feet of their victors in the singles matches, where they were outplayed...