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Women’s water polo wipes out Whittier

Junior attacker Kourtney Pyle looks to pass the ball.
The Eagles soar past the Poets 15-5.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 23, 2023

Biola’s women’s water polo team exploded for 15 goals in their first win of the season on Saturday morning. The Eagles’ victory came against a winless Whittier team at the Long Beach State Mini Tournament.  SIX EAGLES SCORE  A total of six Eagles recorded multiple goals in the match against...

Basketball torches the Vulcans

Redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe sets up to pass.
Men's and women's teams put up 61 points apiece in their victories over Hawaii Hilo.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

The men’s and women’s basketball teams both torched the Vulcans at Hawaii Hilo on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The same fire that fueled the men’s 12-6 record drove them to beat Hawaii Hilo 61-54. The women’s team, who has been looking for some momentum on the season, crushed their opponent 61-44, a victory...

Mixed fortunes for Biola basketball

Redshirt freshman forward Maximo Milovich elevates to secure the rebound.
Biola basketball split conference play against Chaminade.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

Biola’s men’s and women’s basketball teams continued conference play against Chaminade University on Monday. The women’s team picked up a 65-53 win against the Silverswords while the men’s team narrowly lost 72-68 in overtime.  RABE SETS RECORD Eagles redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe...

Women’s basketball swept away by Hawaii Pacific

Redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe elevates to score.
The Sharks decimated the Eagles 60-77.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer January 16, 2023

Women’s basketball played against Hawaii Pacific University on Jan. 14 in the first of three island games and lost 60-77. The Sharks ferociously defended their home court, took the lead early and kept it. The second quarter was much the same, leaving the Eagles floundering. After the halftime break,...

Arizona Sun Devils scorch Eagles in water polo showdown

Redshirt junior utility Rachel Spadt waits for a pass from her teammate.
Biola loses to Arizona State 0-3.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 15, 2023

During the course of Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, Biola played in three games in a mini tournament against Arizona State University. On Friday, the Eagles lost 14-0 against the University of Michigan, then fell 16-10 against California Baptist later that day. The final game on Saturday was against...

Eagles extinguish the Bethesda Flames

Redshirt sophomore guard Eleni Cabrera looks to pass to a teammate.
Biola throttles Bethesda 97-51.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

Biola’s women’s basketball team faced Bethesda University in a non-conference matchup on Monday night in Chase Gymnasium where spectators witnessed a 97-51 lopsided win for the Eagles. Biola’s offensive outburst set a program record for the highest scoring game since joining the NCAA Division II...

Men’s basketball squeaks by in a win against Fresno Pacific

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza passes to a teammate.
The Eagles win their first game of the season by a slim margin of seven points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer December 5, 2022

Men’s basketball played against Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 1 in the conference opening game and won, 63-61. The Eagles were determined to come out on top in their first conference game and it showed through their play. They dominated in the first half and ended 10 points ahead of Fresno Pacific.  Not...

Women’s basketball narrowly defeats Fresno Pacific

Guard Aysia Johnson dribbles around redshirt sophomore guard Esther Naum and her Fresno Pacific opponent.
The Eagles win their first game of the season by a slim margin of seven points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer December 4, 2022

Women’s basketball played against Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 1, in the conference opening game and won, 61-54. The game was a tight one throughout with the Eagles tying the Sunbirds four times throughout the first quarter. Though Fresno scored the first point of the second quarter, Biola came...

Cross country performs well at national championship

Graduate student Benjamin White leads the pack.
Women grab 26th place.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer December 4, 2022

On Friday, Dec. 2, the men's and women's cross country teams participated in the NCAA Division II National Championship. Both performed well in this high-stakes event.  WOMEN'S TEAM GETS 26th PLACE On the cold Friday night, the Biola women hit the national level of the sport for the first time. Freshman...

Women’s basketball comes up short against CSU San Bernardino

Guard Aysia Johnson dribbles past the Coyote defender.
Eagles fall to the Coyotes 54-65.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 21, 2022

Biola women’s basketball fell to 0-4 after losing 54-65 to CSU San Bernardino on Saturday, Nov. 19. The first quarter was an entertaining back-and-forth as Biola managed to keep the game from getting away from them just yet.  In the second quarter, Biola struggled to connect, only making two...

Eagles lose a close one to Cal Poly Pomona

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza jumps to score.
Biola falls to the Mustangs, 59-63.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 21, 2022

Biola men’s basketball suffered their first loss against Cal Poly Pomona in a tightly contested game, 59-63. To start the game, Biola went ice-cold from beyond the arc, only making two shots out of 16 attempts. The Eagles got to the line 8 times to take easier shots but only converted half of them....

Biola falls apart against CSU San Bernardino

Redshirt senior guard Alex Wright dribbles down the court.
Eagles lose to the Coyotes 62-82.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 21, 2022

Biola suffered a huge loss against Cal State University San Bernardino, 62-82.  The game started out close as the teams swapped leads, but Biola quickly fell behind as CSUSB’s Brandon Knapper erupted for 15 of his 29 total points in the first half. The Eagles found themselves behind early on and...