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Men’s basketball extends four-game winning streak against Saint Katherine

Men’s basketball extends four-game winning streak against Saint Katherine
Senior guard Marquise Mosley shined last night against the Firebirds, securing the 86-77 victory for the Eagles.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista November 26, 2019

Men’s basketball remained perfect at home after Monday night’s matchup against University of Saint Katherine, where they topped the Firebirds 86-77. A standout performance from senior guard Marquise Mosley boosted him to a season-high 23 points and four rebounds. Junior guard Michael Bagatourian...

Men’s basketball crushes Fort Kent, 104-53

Junior guard Chris Rossow dribbles to the hoop.
The Eagles continue on a three-game win streak over the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 23, 2019

The Eagles got their third win in a row at Chase Gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 23, against University of Maine at Fort Kent. BU demolished the Tigers, 104-53. The bench players provided a huge boost, led by sophomore center Solomon Ruddell who scored 23 points along with five blocks and five rebounds. Big...

Women’s basketball soars past Hope International

Freshmen guard Stephanie Lee jumps to make a basket.
The Eagles extend their win streak to three after an explosive win over HIU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 23, 2019

Biola women’s basketball took on an undefeated Hope International University Saturday afternoon. The Eagles took a quick lead and pushed past HIU, 78-60, with six players scoring in double digits.  The Eagles established a quick lead from the start with sophomore guard and forward Danita Estorga...

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race
The Eagles took home sixth place for the West Region in their first-ever appearance at the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2019

It was a historic and emotional day for Biola athletics up in Sacramento, as men’s cross country competed in their first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship. The Eagles came together to finish sixth in the West Region and placed 25th overall, with superstar senior Gabe Plendcio leading his...

Volleyball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Biola's volleyball team goes in for a strike.
Seniors created havoc for NDNU, winning 3-0 in their final game of the season.
Gigi Fierro November 23, 2019

The Eagles faced Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday, Nov. 23, winning 3-0 at home. Some of the Eagles were finishing their season and volleyball career as the coaching and athletic staff celebrated their senior athletes. This emotional match up fueled the intensity, energy and fire for tonight,...

Volleyball crushes Dominican University in 3-0 victory

Volleyball crushes Dominican University in 3-0 victory
Biola seniors amazed the crowd with tonight's sweep over the Penguins.
Gigi Fierro November 22, 2019

The Eagles welcomed Dominican University of California to Chase Gymnasium Friday night. This match was one of the last for many of the seniors, aiding the energy and spunk the Eagles put in their matchup tonight. The Eagles gave the crowd an amazing show by sweeping the Penguins 3-0. The first set...

Men’s basketball earns second win at home against Pomona-Pitzer

Junior guard Michael Bagatourian dunks the ball into the net.
Junior guard Chris Rossow leads the offense once again for the Eagles in their 66-62 victory.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2019

Men’s basketball tallied their second win at home against Pomona-Pitzer College on Thursday night. The Eagles led Pomona-Pitzer for a majority of the game, coming out on top 66-62. Junior guard Chris Rossow led the team with 15 points and five assists.  The Eagles held a good lead throughout the...

Volleyball comes out victorious against Point Loma

Freshman outside hitter, Madison Beebe, make the winning spike against Point Loma Nazarene University on November 20th, 2019.
The Eagles battled it out to win 3-1 against Point Loma Nazarene University, sweeping them 2-0 this season.
Vanessa Morales November 20, 2019

The Biola Eagles welcomed the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions to their home court Wednesday night. It was their first game facing Point Loma since early October where Biola won, 3-1. In this intense PacWest Conference matchup, Biola came out with another 3-1 victory.  The game started with...

Men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins steps down

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Athletics will begin a nationwide search to fill the head coaching position.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 20, 2019

Todd Elkins has stepped down as head coach for the men’s soccer team, Biola Athletics announced Wednesday. Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 seasons before stepping away from the program. He rounded out the men’s 2019 season at 8-7-3. Elkins led his Eagles to one last win against Fresno Pacific...

Men’s basketball cruises to 94-79 win over La Sierra

Junior guard Michael Bagatourian jumps to make a basket.
The Eagles dominated at home against La Sierra University for their first win of the season.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 19, 2019

Men’s basketball got their first win of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 19, with a strong all-around performance at home against La Sierra University. Junior guard Chris Rossow led the Eagles with 27 points, four assists and four steals. STRONG START The Eagles started the game strong and continued to...

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU
The Eagles round out the regular season with a hard-fought victory over the Sunbirds.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2019

It was a physical night in Fresno, California as the men’s soccer team battled it out against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds on Saturday, Nov. 16 in their final regular season game of 2019. The first half remained scoreless for both teams. It wasn’t until the second half that the offensive...

Women’s soccer conquers Fresno Pacific

Women’s soccer conquers Fresno Pacific
The Eagles concluded their regular season with a gritty win against FPU.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2019

Women’s soccer traveled to Fresno Pacific University on Saturday, Nov. 16 to compete in their final regular season game in the PacWest conference. The Eagles started out sluggish, down two goals in the first half before finding the sole goal to bring the deficit to one at the half. Biola continued...