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Women’s soccer extends win streak to seven against Hawaii Hilo

Senior Collie Martin tries to steal the ball from her opponent.
After a tough match, the Eagles won 1-0 at home, earning them seven consecutive wins.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 26, 2019

Women’s soccer managed to bring their win streak to seven after they beat Hawaii Hilo at home. The game was tough, but sophomore midfielder Katelyn Penner rose to the occasion, scoring the sole goal for Biola.  Senior defender Colie Martin felt the pressure as soon as the clock started, trying...

Volleyball extends win streak against Dominican

Biola's volleyball team passes the ball to each other in hopes to score a point.
The Eagles are on a four-game win streak after they recorded an excellent hitting percentage through four sets.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 26, 2019

Women’s volleyball headed north to take on Dominican University of California, marking the second half of the PacWest season. The Eagles won in four sets and recorded an excellent hitting percentage, hitting over 0.300.  The Eagles started strong in the first set with an ace from freshman middle...

Volleyball dominates Notre Dame de Namur

Volleyball dominates Notre Dame de Namur
The Eagles shut out the Argonauts on the road, 3-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 25, 2019

Biola volleyball expanded into their three-game winning streak on Friday night in Belmont, California where they faced Notre Dame de Namur University. It was a quick sweep for the Eagles, a three set match (25-15, 25-11, 25-16) was all it took to get the 3-0 victory. It was a complete team effort...

Biola swim & dive earn two second-place finishes

Biola swim & dive earn two second-place finishes
The Eagles’ men and women collectively had 33 individual top five finishers at the UC Santa Cruz Slug Shootout.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 25, 2019

The Eagles’ swim and dive teams traveled to Santa Cruz, California on Friday afternoon to compete in the Slug Shootout. Both the men and women took home the second place title, as the men ended the day with 511.5 points and the women with 516. The women had five back-to-back finishers in the 50 freestyle...

Cross country falls behind at Titan Invite

Cross country falls behind at Titan Invite
Men’s and women’s teams struggle to maintain top 50 spots, but remained in the top 100.
Vanessa Morales October 25, 2019

The Eagles competed in their seventh meet of the season hosted by the California State Fullerton Titans on Friday afternoon. The men’s team struggled as their rankings ranged from 75-103, ending the night with 215 points. The women’s team also faced a tough group of runners as they ranked between...

Men’s soccer tops Notre Dame De Namur University

Senior Defender Axel Van Cleve blocks his opponent in possession of the ball.
Standout saves by JD Gunn helped secure a Biola victory at home.
Tori Apodaca October 20, 2019

Men’s soccer completed their third straight shutout in a row with tonight’s 1-0 win over Notre Dame de Namur University. Freshman goalkeeper JD Gunn remained stellar for the Eagles, making a number of saves that helped Biola earn the clean win. Senior forward Leo Thompson scored his fourth goal...

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names University at home

Biola Volleyball player jumps to spike the ball.
Home Sweep Home: Volleyball earns their second shutout of the weekend, defeating the Holy Names Hawks 3-0.
Tori Apodaca October 19, 2019

Biola volleyball kept their momentum going with another clean win on the weekend against the Holy Names Hawks. Head Coach Aaron Seltzer’s team showed up to Chase Gymnasium, sending the Hawks home in three quick sets.   SHOWING UP STRONG “I thought our seniors did a great job of setting the tone...

Women’s soccer takes second victory in a row at home

Senior Madyson Brown looks for a teammate to pass to.
The Eagles beat Notre Dame de Namur with second-half determination.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

Women’s soccer won their second PacWest conference home match on Saturday afternoon against Notre Dame de Namur University. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez was the difference for the offense in the second half, as the Eagles walked away with a 2-1 win.  Senior defender Colie Martin started out...

Baseball hires third head coach in three years

New manager Jeff Calhoon exchanges smiles with one of his Eagles.
Jeff Calhoon brings a culture centered on blue-collar work ethic and high standards.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Biola baseball is no stranger to a revolving coaching staff. The Eagles are adjusting to yet another head coach, Jeff Calhoon, their third coach in three seasons. Calhoon played D-I baseball at Niagara University and coached for the...

Men’s basketball heightens hopes for upcoming season

Sophomore guard Alex Wright looks to advance the ball into the paint.
The Eagles recruited seven new athletes, three of which reach 6’9” and above to the 2019-20 lineup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Men’s basketball ended the 2018-19 season in a three-way tie for fifth place in the PacWest Conference, right behind rivals Azusa Pacific University. Unsatisfied with the results, the boys are aiming at to push through the middle of...

Volleyball earns clean win against Academy of Art

Two Eagles jump for the ball.
The Eagles reach .500 in most recent win.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2019

After three matches in Hawaii, volleyball took on Academy of Arts University at home Friday evening. Biola won the match 3-0 as junior middle blocker Bekah Roth led the offense.   The Eagles began the first set strong, leading the Knights in almost every category, racking up 20 digs and and 18 kills....

Men’s soccer faces second tie in PacWest

The Biola men's soccer team tries to get the ball into the net after a corner kick.
Eagles have third tie in their fourth double-overtime game of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 18, 2019

Men’s soccer looked to pick up their second PacWest conference win at home against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday night. Both the Eagles and the Urban Knights were scoreless throughout the game and fought till the end of double overtime. But neither team could come out with...