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Men’s basketball celebrates their second consecutive blowout win

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The Eagles’ strong defense rewarded them on the offensive end, giving them a 37-point victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2018

Men’s basketball ended Thursday night at Chase Gymnasium with another blowout win against Saint Katherine University. The Eagles created a comfortable lead early in the game and flew over the Firebirds with a final score of 90-53. Senior forward Alex Talma led the team in scoring with 16 points,...

Women’s basketball falls short in home opener

Eagles drop third straight nonconference game.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 15, 2018

Women’s basketball played their first home game of the season against the undefeated Tarleton State University Texan Riders on Thursday. The Eagles trailed behind TSU at the start of the game, but worked to catch up as freshman guard Danita Estorga led the way with 14 points. The Eagles’ comeback...

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

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The senior from New Zealand has started off the season with a bang.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

One year after a season that no one on the men’s basketball team wants to repeat, it is up to head coach Dave Homquist’s squad to change the narrative and start the new season strong. The Eagles are off to a 2-1 start, and so far, senior forward Alex Talma has been the one leading the charge. The...

Men’s Basketball soars above West Coast Baptist

Point guard Alex Wright handles the ball during a home game against West Coast Baptist on Nov. 13, 2018. The Eagles won, 99-68, behind Alex Talma's 24-point double-double.
Four Eagles scored in double digits in the victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 14, 2018

Men’s basketball made its presence known in Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night’s 31-point blowout of West Coast Baptist University. Biola was one point shy of reaching triple digits when the buzzer sounded, as the game ended with a final score of 99-68. Senior forward Alex Talma picked up his third...

Men’s golf wraps up fall segment of final season

Senior Dominic Ariondo tees off during the Eagles' dual match against the University of La Verne on Nov. 7.
Kaden Page leads the Eagles to a seventh-place finish at the ACU Firestorm Fall Invitational.
Tori Apodaca November 14, 2018

Men’s golf was on the road in Arizona for the Arizona Christian University Firestorm Fall Invitational on Monday and Tuesday. A total of 11 teams came together for the two days to compete in Chandler, Arizona for 36 holes of golf. The Eagles had a hard time in their first day on the course, finishing...

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss
Eagles stay close, but falter down the stretch in loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 11, 2018

Women’s basketball competed at the “Torodome” for the second consecutive night Saturday, this time taking on California State University Dominguez Hills. The Eagles led at halftime and stayed close with the Toros through the third quarter, but a poor final period doomed Biola as they dropped another...

Men’s and women’s cross country both claim NCCAA championships

Biola's women's cross country team gets ready at the starting line in the NCCAA national championships on November 10, 2018.
Gabe Plendcio and Makenna Mason lead the Eagles to team titles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 11, 2018

On a beautiful morning in Point Lookout, Missouri on Saturday, men’s and women’s cross country added two more NCCAA championship banners. The men won their second consecutive title, and the women took home their first championship in program history. Junior Gabe Plendcio also took home his second...

Men’s basketball takes first loss of the young season

Junior forward Levi Auble dribbles past a Cal State LA defender on November 10, 2018.
Eagles fall short against CSU Los Angeles at home.
November 11, 2018

Men’s basketball played in Chase Gymnasium for the second consecutive night, taking on fellow Southern California school California State University Los Angeles. Trailing by just seven points at half, the Golden Eagles got the better of Biola in the second half en route to a 79-61 victory. Read...

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win
Eagles honor seniors and earn straight-set win against Art U.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

Biola volleyball closed out its regular season with a PacWest matchup at home against Academy of Art University on Saturday, and five seniors were honored for their contribution to the program in their last collegiate match in Chase Gymnasium. On the special day, the Eagles took home a decisive sweep...

Volleyball takes home another sweep

Volleyball takes home another sweep
Eagles take straight-set win over Holy Names in impressive effort.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

Following two wins at home on Tuesday to advance to the NCCAA Championships later this month, volleyball was back in action at Chase Gymnasium for a PacWest clash against Holy Names University. The Eagles inserted many different players, and every one of them played well to help the Eagles sweep the...

Women’s basketball starts slow in season opener

Women’s basketball starts slow in season opener
Estorga leads Eagles in battle at the Torodome.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 10, 2018

Biola women’s basketball looked to start the season strong, traveling to the “Torodome” to take on California State University Los Angeles Friday night. In a tough-fought match the Eagles battled back but fell short, losing 60-53. The Eagles struggled in the first half of the game, falling behind...

Men’s basketball tips off season with a win

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Newcomer Alex Wright and veteran Trevor Treinen combine for 39 points to lead the Eagles to a victory.
Austin Green and Andi Basista November 9, 2018

The scoreboard at Chase Gymnasium went black with about two minutes remaining in the game, but in the end it read 64-58, Eagles, as men’s basketball won its season opener Friday over the Cal State San Marcos Cougars. Redshirt freshman guard Alex Wright, playing in his first game at Biola, led all...