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Men’s tennis takes last-second loss

Men’s tennis takes last-second loss
Eagles fall just short against Western New Mexico.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

The Eagles returned to the Biola Tennis Center on Monday, taking on Western New Mexico University. In a hard-fought battle that came down to the last match, Biola fell 4-3 to the Mustangs. In doubles, the Eagles got off on the right foot with senior David Garcia and freshman Edwyn Ramos claiming a...

Women’s tennis claims victory over Western New Mexico

Women’s tennis claims victory over Western New Mexico
Eagles ride past the Mustangs in 4-1 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

Following a busy spring break, women’s tennis returned to the Biola Tennis Center to take on Western New Mexico University on Monday. The Eagles played excellent tennis, claiming a convincing 4-1 victory over the Mustangs. “I thought we played awesome. I think it was our best match of the year...

Men’s golf nears the end

Men’s golf nears the end
The Eagles are in their final season as budget cuts terminate the program.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). The final season of men’s golf at Biola is quickly coming to a close as the university is doing away with the men’s golf program. Nearly 12 years after the program was added to the athletic department, it is being removed entirely...

Baseball picks up first PacWest win in thriller

Eagles win over Hilo in wild extra inning contest.
March 2, 2019

Baseball continued play at University of Hawaii at Hilo on Friday, looking to notch their first PacWest win. The Eagles did just that, roaring back from an early 4-0 deficit to force extra innings and claiming the 9-6 victory after they broke through for three runs in the 12th. Read more at Biola...

Softball splits doubleheader at Holy Names

Softball splits doubleheader at Holy Names
Eagles pick up their first conference win over the Hawks.
March 1, 2019

Softball headed north to take on Holy Names University in a doubleheader on Friday. The Eagles came away with a 2-1 victory in a defensive struggle to start the day, but lost a thrilling game, 6-5, on a walk-off wild pitch. Read more at Biola Athletics.  

Big second half leads men’s basketball to win

Big second half leads men's basketball to win
Eagles pick up their second straight victory over Dominican.
February 28, 2019

Men’s basketball took on Dominican University in a PacWest conference matchup at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday. The Eagles ran away in the second half to finish with a big 60-50 win. Read more at Biola Athletics

Women’s basketball comes up just short

Women’s basketball comes up just short
February 28, 2019

Biola returned to Chase Gymnasium on Thursday night for a matchup against Dominican University. The Eagles fought hard and stayed in the game for the entirety of the contest, but ultimately fell 67-61 to the Penguins. Read more on Biola Athletics

Men’s tennis takes frustrating loss at home

Men’s tennis takes frustrating loss at home
Promising start in singles leads ends in loss against Concordia.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 28, 2019

Men’s tennis took a tough loss against Concordia University Irvine at the Biola Tennis Center Thursday afternoon. Despite favorable starts to the singles sets, CUI came out on top to sweep the match. “It was a disappointing match for us, I don’t think we played up to the level that we can play...

Everything Eagles: Kauth takes swim to the next level

Everything Eagles: Kauth takes swim to the next level
The young head coach has elevated his program in just two years on the job.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). A year and a half ago, I sat across from a captain of Biola’s swim team at one of the tables nestled against the Biola Bookstore. It was dark, and the area around our table was not well-lit. But I will always remember the gloomy expression...

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen
The senior guard shined in his team’s big win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 28, 2019

As the season winds down, men’s basketball is looking to send their seniors out the right way. Senior guard Trevor Treinen has taken that matter into his own hands, stepping up his play in a big win in the Eagles’ matchup against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. Treinen has been one of the...

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU
Eagles pick up a win, but lose the nightcap against Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 26, 2019

Baseball returned to action at Hawaii Pacific University on Monday in their second doubleheader against the Sharks in three days. The Eagles split this twinbill, picking up a 10-6 win in the first game, but falling 4-0 in the second to lose the four-game series. BATES BRINGS THE BATS Biola got off...

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses
The Eagles started their Hawaii trip by getting swept in a doubleheader against HPU.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 24, 2019

Biola baseball started its annual trip to Hawaii with a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. The Eagles struck first in both games but eventually succumbed to HPU, losing 6-1 in the first game and 7-5 in the nightcap. BATS FALL QUIET The Eagles drew first blood in game one when...