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Women’s basketball takes tough loss

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles through the court, with teammate and senior forward Sara Dougan keeping pace.
The Eagles fall short in their final match in Hawaii.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 5, 2019

Women’s basketball lost their final game in Hawaii, dropping one against Hawaii Hilo University on Monday night. The Vulcans took a huge lead in the first half, looking well on their way to a blowout. The Eagles caught up in the second half but fell short by a final score of 77-65. The first quarter...

Men’s basketball bounces back against Hawaii Pacific

a male player begins to make a layup against a blocking player
Five Eagles reach double digits in the victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2019

The Eagles recovered from a tough loss against Chaminade by beating Hawaii Pacific University in Kaneohe, Hawaii, 65-56. Biola spread the points around, with five players scoring in double figures. Senior guard Trevor Treinen ended the night with 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Senior...

Women’s basketball falls short in second Hawaiian matchup

a player jumps to make a shot against two others
Benn leads the Eagles offensively with four three-pointers in a loss at Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2019

Biola women’s basketball team struggled on Saturday afternoon at Hawaii Pacific University, losing 72-59. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn led the Eagles with 16 points and shot 50% from deep, converting four of her eight three-point attempts. The Eagles started the first period strong, as Benn and...

SPA hits the road with flag football champs

SPA hits the road with flag football champs
For the first time in school history, a Biola intramural team took on champions from three different schools.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  Before men’s and women’s basketball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their rivalry games, a Biola intramural team entered into a flag football tournament at APU on January 19th. For the first time in the school’s histories,...

Men’s basketball loses big to Chaminade

Trevor Treinen dunks during Biola's win over Fresno Pacific University on Jan. 31.
The Eagles fall short in the first of three games in Hawaii.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 1, 2019

Biola’s men’s basketball squad landed in Hawaii looking to start strong in a series of road games this weekend. However, the Eagles were unable to rise above the Chaminade University Silverswords on Thursday night in Honolulu, falling 82-58. Biola gave their best efforts against the No. 4 team...

Women’s basketball beats Chaminade

Women’s basketball beats Chaminade
Eagles end two-game PacWest losing streak with a win at Chaminade.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 1, 2019

Women’s basketball kicked off their three-game trip to Hawaii with a victory against PacWest foe Chaminade University on Thursday night. The Eagles and Silverswords exchanged the lead several times throughout the game, but it was Biola who finished on top by a score of 67-57. The Eagles grabbed...

Everything Eagles: Worst to First? Not so fast

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Men’s basketball still faces a long road to the top of the PacWest.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. I wrote back in November that men’s basketball’s miraculous upset win over archrival Azusa Pacific University last February helped obscure an awful 2017-18 season. The question I posed in that column was; Would this year follow a similar...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s Basketball’s Tatum Brimley

#10 student prepares to shoot a basketball
The junior guard impressed in a tight loss to Fresno Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 30, 2019

When Biola took on Fresno Pacific University last Saturday, the Eagles needed a spark to keep them within striking distance throughout the game. Brimley provided that spark with an impressive offensive performance to lead Biola. The Eagles fought wire-to-wire with the Sunbirds, keeping close the...

Men’s basketball wins tight matchup against Fresno Pacific

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Treinen leads the team with 25 points and dunks to finish the night.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor January 26, 2019

Biola men’s basketball broke a two-game losing streak Saturday night at Chase Gymnasium, beating Fresno Pacific University 73-69. Senior guard Trevor Treinen led the offense with 25 points. Treinen gave the Eagles a quick start in the first half, scoring a three-pointer and laying in a two-pointer...

Women’s basketball drops conference game

Women’s basketball drops conference game
Eagles lose in a battle against fourth place PacWest contender.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 26, 2019

Women’s basketball fell short in a close PacWest conference battle against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds at home on Saturday. The Eagles worked closely behind the Sunbirds and looked to push the game into overtime. In the final four seconds, freshman forward Danita Estorga fell short on a...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma

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Despite a tough loss against rival APU, Talma was a bright spot with strong shooting and rebounding.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 23, 2019

When Biola’s men’s basketball team took on Azusa Pacific University for the first time this season, they were blown out in brutal fashion at Chase Gymnasium. Senior guard Alex Talma struggled mightily in that game, but he bounced back strong in the second meeting with the Cougars. Although they...

Azusa Pacific finishes sweep of men’s basketball

Sophomore guard Will Shannon tries to get past his defender during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Biola falls short against rival APU once again.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 20, 2019

Biola men’s basketball came into Saturday's contest at Azusa Pacific University looking to redeem themselves after a tough loss to the Cougars in December. However, the sharp-shooting Cougars were too much for the Eagles to contain once again as Biola fell short, 84-72. Azusa shot an astounding...