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Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU
Treinen leads Eagles in a decisive win over Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2019

After Thursday’s loss against Chaminade University, men’s basketball bounced back Saturday night with their second win of the season against Hawaii Pacific University. The Eagles won easily, 70-56, led by senior guard Trevor Treinen with 27 points and senior forward Alex Talma with a double-double....

Softball sweeps doubleheader against Adelphi

Eagles post three runs in each game, win doubleheader.
February 23, 2019

Softball returned home to host a doubleheader on Saturday against Adelphi University. Strong pitching and consistent offense led the Eagles to a 3-0 game one win. In the nightcap, Biola notched another three runs, and they held up for a 3-2 victory. Read more at Biola Athletics

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific
Eagles’ late rally not enough in narrow loss to the Sharks.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

Women’s basketball played at home again on Saturday, taking on Hawaii Pacific University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles made a late push, coming within three points late, but the rally fell short as the Sharks came away with a 59-52 win. TOUGH HALF In the first quarter, the Eagles started off...

Men’s tennis handles Whittier College

Men’s tennis handles Whittier College
Eagles sweep doubles and singles play in victory over the Poets.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

Men’s tennis returned to the Biola Tennis Center on Saturday to take on Whittier College. The Eagles dominated in every facet of the game to take down the Poets 5-0. Biola got off to a quick start in doubles as the No. 3 pairing of freshman Ian Nieh and Edwyn Ramos took home a quick 6-1 win. At...

Women’s tennis crushes Poets

Women’s tennis crushes Poets
The Eagles shutout Whittier college, 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 23, 2019

Women’s tennis dominated Whittier College Saturday morning at the Biola Tennis Center. It was a team effort that resulted in a clean 5-0 sweep in favor of the Eagles. First came the doubles matches, and sophomore Esther Lee and junior Lauren Lee finished their No. 1 doubles match on top, 6-2. The...

Softball loses doubleheader at Concordia

Junior catcher Kayla Neff swings at a pitch during the Eagles' game against Cal State San Marcos on Feb. 10. The game was eventually suspended due to rain.
Eagles swept on the road despite late comeback in second game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Softball traveled to nearby Concordia University Irvine on Friday looking to establish themselves as the better Eagles in the start of PacWest competition. However, the other Eagles from Irvine got the better of Biola, sweeping the doubleheader with a 3-0 shutout and 5-4 walk-off win. In game one...

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball
Eagles lose by six to the Silverswords.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Men’s basketball faced Chaminade University of Honolulu for a second time this season on Thursday at home. During the their first matchup, the Eagles lost 58-82 in Hawaii. This game was much closer, but Biola still took the loss, 84-78. The Eagles started strong during the first seven minutes with...

Women’s basketball ends five-game losing streak

Women’s basketball ends five-game losing streak
The Eagles grab their first victory in four weeks in a close game against Chaminade.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 22, 2019

Women’s basketball snapped their five-game losing streak with a tough win at home against Chaminade University on Thursday night. The Eagles came out strong by taking the lead at the beginning and held it throughout the first half. In the second half, the Eagles and Chaminade exchanged the lead several...

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Connor Kostecka

Sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka leads off first base during the Eagles' 14-3 loss against Hope International University on Feb. 19.
The sophomore shortstop helped key the Eagles’ offense in a two-game sweep of San Diego Christian.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

After biding his time as a freshman last year, sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka has stepped into a starting role this year for the Eagles, taking the place of longtime starter Ricky Perez. So far, Kostecka has been up to the challenge, hitting extremely well for Biola and helping the Eagles to a sweep...

Baseball roughed up again by Hope International

Freshman catcher Caleb Watson (left) greets freshman catcher Andrew Buglino (left) during the Eagles' 14-3 loss to Hope International University on Feb. 19.
Eagles lose by 11 runs to Royals for the second time this season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

Baseball traveled to Hope International University on Tuesday hoping for a better result than their 11-0 drubbing at the hands of the Royals in their first game of the season. However, the narrative remained much the same as HIU won by 11 runs yet again in a 14-3 victory over the Eagles. Biola got...

Men’s golf back in action for final season

Kyle McAbee and Austin Bishop lead the Eagles to a 10th place finish at the CSUSB Coyote Classic.
Tori Apodaca February 20, 2019

Men’s golf was back on the course this week for their first competition of the spring season with a two-day tournament at the CSUSB Coyote Classic. The Eagles completed the two days in 10th place out of 13 teams. Still, many of the men had some solid performances through the three rounds of golfing. Senior...

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles defeat the Vulcans for the second time this season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2019

Men’s basketball soared out of Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night with a chip on their shoulders after defeating Hawaii Hilo University for the second consecutive time this month. The Eagles led the Vulcans the entire game, ending the night with a 79-63 win to sweep the season series. Senior Trevor...