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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Athletics expands despite cutbacks

Scholarships [in the NAIA] are handed out much more need based than talent based. - Junior Meghan Warkentin of the volleyball team
Athletic department strategizes amid university's economic crisis.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Biola’s athletic department has proven itself to be mostly unscathed during a rocky period for the university. In an era in which student enrollment is decreasing, faculty members are being laid off and degree programs are disappearing from Biola’s academic calendar, athletics is virtually untouched...

Nationally ranked Broncos buck Biola boys

Redshirt freshman pitcher Brandon McClean winds up to throw.
Biola loses to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona 9-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Biola’s baseball team lost 9-3 to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona at home on Tuesday afternoon. The Broncos’ high-powered offense out-hit the Eagles, resulting in another loss to Biola’s record (4-8).  MCCLEAN CUTS DOWN HITTERS  Redshirt freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon McClean started on...

Men’s tennis beats Fresno

Redshirt senior Alexei Prokopchuk leans back to hit the ball.
The Eagles ended the afternoon 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Men’s tennis continued their win streak with a 5-2 victory over Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13. EAGLES LOSE DOUBLES Preparing for a battle, the Eagles were eager to get to the courts. Senior duo Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost the first match of the game 4-6. Senior Sebastian Herrera...

Sunbirds bulldoze women’s tennis

Junior Gaby Carvajal notches the Eagles' sole win.
The Eagles fell 1-6.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Only winning one match, women’s tennis played against Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13 and lost, 1-6. LOSING DOUBLES The Eagles started off hopeful but could not keep up with the Sunbirds. Junior Lilly McNeill and redshirt junior Brooke Fager finished their match 6-1. Then, graduate student...

Ayers takes flight on Azusa

Senior infielder Tyler White takes a monster swing.
Eagles split the home series against APU.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 19, 2023

Biola baseball split a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific on Saturday at Eagles Diamond. The non-conference series was the first meeting for the Eagles and Cougars in the Cornerstone Cup rivalry for the 2023 baseball season.  BEAUVAIS BATTLES COUGARS  Starting right-handed pitcher Andrew Beauvais...

Concordia University Irvine narrowly defeats women’s tennis

Redshirt junior Colbyshae Emery connects with the ball.
The Eagles lost, 3-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Women’s tennis played against Concordia University Irvine on Feb. 18 and lost, 3-4. ANOTHER DOUBLES LOSS The Eagles started off strong but ended up losing the point to the Golden Eagles. Juniors Lilly McNeill and Gaby Carvajal finished their match first, 6-3. After, sophomore Alexandria Mann and...

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...

Women’s basketball crushes APU Cougars

Graduate guard Aysia Johnson takes a shot.
Eagles beat Azusa 79-72.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 11, both Biola’s men and women basketball teams welcomed the Azusa Pacific teams to La Mirada. The women won a thriller and triumphed 79-72 while the men fell 75-64.  WOMEN CLING TO LEAD LATE Through three quarters of the game, the Eagles dominated the Cougars, outscoring them...

Baseball and softball both split Saturday games

Redshirt junior first baseman Rylan Greenlee hits the bag in stride.
Both teams lost one game and won the other.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

On Feb. 4, Biola’s softball and baseball teams played hard and strategically in two ball games each. The baseball team took on Cal State San Marcos for the second and third game in a row. The first contest was a hard fought 9-8 effort that came down to the last out, resulting in a losing effort for...

Men’s basketball destroys Dominican in comeback win

Redshirt senior guard Alex Wright looks to pass to a teammate.
Eagles beat Penguins 68-64.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer February 6, 2023

Biola men’s basketball beat the Dominican Penguins 68-64 in a tense game that came down to a showstopping performance in the final minute.  The first half was evenly fought, ending in a 27-27 tie as both teams sized up each other’s defense. Dominican continually went down low in the paint. Their...

Softball overpowers the Nighthawks

Freshman infielder Colby McClinton takes a swing.
Biola's softball breaks in their new season with a triumphant game.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor February 5, 2023

Biola’s softball team begins their new season with a victorious home game against Northwest Nazarene. The Eagles won 3-2 against the stacked Nighthawks team, setting the tone for a successful season.  PITCH PERFECT It was the second year in a row that the softball team began their season with a...

Swim and dive outstrokes Concordia

Sophomore Jacob Haaksma powers through the water.
The Eagles accumulated 26 victories throughout the meet.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 5, 2023

Biola University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams competed against Concordia University Irvine on Jan. 21. Both Eagles teams soundly defeated the Golden Eagles in the meet with the men taking home 14 victories and the women taking home 12. MEN MAKE WAVES Securing their win with a 171.5-116.50...