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Men’s soccer lose first home matchup

Senior Forward Hunter Finnegan, scores Biola's second goal against Northwest Nazarene on September 7, 2019.
The Eagles fall in nail-bitter second non-conference game.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 7, 2019

Men’s soccer kicked off their first home non-conference game in a close matchup against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks on Saturday. The Eagles scored twice in the second half and worked to defend the goal but fell short after a three-point sweep from NNU, to end with a final score of...

Cross country starts the season off with a win

Men of the Biola Cross Country team race their way to the finish line.
The Eagles finished second and fourth at the Biola Invitational.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 7, 2019

Men’s and women’s cross country traveled to Fullerton Saturday morning to compete in the Biola Invitational. Both teams excelled in competition. The men finished second overall while the girls finished strong in fourth place against numerous well-respected teams. Senior Gabe Plendcio was...

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska
Biola enters into a slow start for their 2019 season opener.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 7, 2019

The Eagles flew to Anchorage, Alaska to embark on the start of their NCAA division II season. Biola took on the Regis Rangers and Alaska Anchorage at the Alaska Airlines Center. Despite their best efforts, the Eagles were defeated in both of their games 3-1, starting the season 0-2. SLUGGISH START Game...

Women’s soccer drops season opener against Cal State LA

Senior forward Sarah Yang dribbles ball past her opponents.
Senior Colie Martin scored the lone goal for the Eagles in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 5, 2019

Biola women’s soccer opened their NCAA Division II season with a 2-1 loss at home against California State University, Los Angeles on Thursday at 7 p.m. EAGLES LEAD IN FIRST HALF CSULA started the game pressing Biola’s defense, yet shots came from both sides for the first 25 minutes. With 20 minutes...

Men’s soccer loses season opener

Senior defender Jake Munivez controls the ball against his opponents.
The Eagles drop their first match against Point Loma University.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 5, 2019

Men’s soccer fell short in their season opener against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Thursday. The Eagles played strong until the end but lost by a final score of 1-0.  In the first half, the Eagles came out of the gates with nine shot attempts on the goal. However, Biola struggled...

Biola Athletics announces water polo will be added to varsity athletics

Biola Athletics announces water polo will be added to varsity athletics
Men’s and women’s water polo will be added as a new program in 2021-22.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 3, 2019

Biola athletics has recently announced the addition of men’s and women’s water polo to the growing sports program. After running the proposal by the President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees, both a men’s and women’s team will be added to the Eagles community. According to Biola’s Athletics...

Baseball splits final doubleheader of the season

Baseball splits final doubleheader of the season
The Eagles finished their season with a winning 29-19 overall record.
May 4, 2019

Baseball concluded its 2019 season Friday afternoon against Hawaii Hilo University at Eagles Diamond. The Eagles split the doubleheader, losing the first game 5-6 but bounced back during the second to walk away with a 2-1 victory. Read more at Biola Athletics.

Track and field ends regular season at CSU Fullerton

Track and field ends regular season at CSU Fullerton
The Eagles finish strong at the Fullerton Titan Twilight Meet.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 4, 2019

Track and field competed in the CSU Fullerton Titan Twilight Meet on Friday, giving a respectable performance in their last regular season meet.   WOMEN STANDOUTS The women made their mark in Fullerton. Freshman mid-distance runner Clara Haynes took home first place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase...

Softball splits doubleheader against Azusa Pacific

Softball splits doubleheader against Azusa Pacific
The Eagles shutout rivals APU in an eight-inning game one victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 2, 2019

Softball took to the diamond at Azusa Pacific University on Thursday afternoon to battle out in a doubleheader against the Cougars. Biola shut out APU in the first game of the day, 1-0. However, the Eagles let game two slip away and the Cougars walked away with the final victory, 4-3. PITCHING PERFECTION Game...

Baseball beats Hilo in thrilling fashion

Baseball beats Hilo in thrilling fashion
The Eagles fought their way to victory over the Vulcans late in the ninth.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2019

Biola baseball played their second of a four-game series on Thursday afternoon at Eagles Diamond against Hawaii Hilo University. The Eagles and the Vulcans went back and forth scoring runs until the ninth inning when an RBI from sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka sealed the win, 9-8. “I told myself...

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Larson Kindreich

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Larson Kindreich
Freshman pitching star earns PacWest weekly award.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 1, 2019

Freshman phenomenon pitcher Larson Kindreich has excelled over the last portion of the Eagles’ 2019 season. His talents were shown particularly in one of the Eagles’ most recent games. Kindreich threw a one-hit shutout victory (8-0) against the Concordia University Eagles on April 27, granting him...

Baseball flexes dominant hitters over Hilo

Baseball flexes dominant hitters over Hilo
Home runs come from three Eagles in game one at home.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2019

Biola baseball kicked off a four-game series against Hawaii Hilo University Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The Eagles showed depth in their hitting lineup, with three home runs from three different players in a 7-3 win. ALL TIED UP The game began scoreless in the first inning, but quickly turned competitive...