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

Photo by Marlena Lang/ THE CHIMES
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...

Women’s basketball blown out again in Cornerstone Cup matchup

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Eagles drop second loss to PacWest-leading Azusa Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 19, 2019

Biola traveled to archrival Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, hoping to return the favor against the Cougars following a rough loss at home to APU on Dec. 15. However, the script looked much the same as the earlier game, as the undefeated PacWest leaders picked up their 12th conference win with an...

Men’s and women’s basketball winter break recap

Men’s and women’s basketball winter break recap
Each team tallied three wins on the road during winter break.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 18, 2019

Women’s and men’s basketball competed in five different PacWest contests each over winter break, and each went 3-2 to improve their conference records. The Eagles posted an excellent three wins over a four game road trip in Northern California. The first game of the break came on Jan. 2, as Biola...

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

Athlete of the Break: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen
The senior has upped his game, leading the Eagles offensively in three wins over the break.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 16, 2019

While most students were enjoying the last few days of break, men’s basketball climbed to over .500 in PacWest conference play in Northern California. The Eagles picked up victories at Notre Dame de Namur University, Academy of Art University and Dominican University, thanks in large part to the play...

Men’s basketball loses big in Cornerstone catastrophe

Senior forward Steve Herve attempts a shot against an Asuza Pacific University player on Dec. 15.
Eagles cannot climb out of big first half deficit, drop rivalry game against APU.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 16, 2018

Biola hosted Azusa Pacific University in a much-anticipated Cornerstone Cup matchup in Chase Gymnasium on Saturday. The Eagles were hoping to push their win streak at home against APU to two following last February’s thrilling 73-70 victory. Saturday night, however, followed a far different script....

Women’s basketball falls against APU

Sophomore Jazz Benn attempts to shoot through two APU defenders on Dec. 15, 2018.
Biola loses to rival Azusa Pacific University in 26-point blowout.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 16, 2018

Women’s basketball fell short against Azusa Pacific University Cougars on at home Saturday. The Eagles remain winless in Cornerstone Cup rivalry games, dropping to 0-3. The Cougars took the lead at the start of the game and Biola never threatened to take it back. APU collected its fifth conference...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Basketball’s Jazz Benn

Photo Courtesy of Marlena Lang/ THE CHIMES
The sophomore forward has helped her team to a strong start in conference.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

Four conference matchups into their second year in the Pacwest, Eagles women’s basketball sits at 3-1, and sophomore forward Jazz Benn’s play is a big reason why they have gotten off to such a good start. Despite taking a tough 60-53 loss on the road at Point Loma Nazarene University last Wednesday,...

Biola loses in heartbreaker to rival Concordia Eagles

Photo Courtesy of Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
Bagatourian continues to stand out for Biola, but it is not enough to lift them to victory.
Tori Apodaca December 9, 2018

Men’s basketball looked to follow the BU women’s thrilling overtime victory while on the road at Concordia University Saturday night. After a brief delay to the game’s start time due to the women’s contest, the Eagles started strong but eventually fell to CUI, 84-78. A STRONG START Biola quickly...

Women’s basketball survives overtime thriller

Photo Courtesy of Hannah Clark/ THE CHIMES
Eagles win tough competition against CUI thanks to some late free throws.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 9, 2018

Women’s basketball played in a tough PacWest conference road game against Concordia University Irvine that went into overtime on Saturday. The Eagles started off attaining a strong lead in the first half. CUI caught up to Biola in the second half by scoring a free throw shot to move the game into overtime....

Men’s basketball takes tough loss in San Diego

Sophomore forward Michael Bagatourian attempts a layup during the Eagles' 82-54 loss at Point Loma on Dec. 5, 2018.
Bagatourian takes leadership on the court in setback at PLNU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 6, 2018

Biola men’s basketball looked to continue a three-game win streak against Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday night, but fell short in an 82-54 blowout. Sophomore forward Michael Bagatourian led the team in points with 14. The Eagles started fast in the first half with Bagatourian sinking two...

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss
Eagles lose close game on the road against Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Women’s basketball headed south for an important PacWest matchup at Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday. The Eagles kept the game close throughout, but could not quite get over the hump, losing their first conference game 60-53. Junior guard Tatum Brimley led the Eagles with 16 points to...