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Women’s soccer’s great “problem”

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The Eagles have two goalies capable of playing and starting at a high level.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Biola women’s soccer head coach Erin Brunelle has a problem—a good one. Her team has two goalkeepers that have proven capable of playing at a high level in the PacWest. While freshman Viviana Poli has received more playing time thus far,...

Women’s soccer rides strong first half to beat Concordia

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Eagles scored three first half goals, then held on for 3-2 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

Biola returned home to Al Barbour field for a PacWest matchup against Concordia University Irvine. The hosts played a strong first half, scoring three goals, and freshman goalkeeper Viviana Poli recorded a Biola single-game school record 17 saves to help her team hold on for a 3-2 win. Poli explained...

Freshmen stand out as swim plunges into post-Tixier era

Junior Raymond Kam swims during the PCSC Relay Meet on Oct. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of Adam Washington / Biola Athletics
Several newcomers to the Eagles excelled in their first collegiate meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 6, 2018

The storyline behind Biola’s swim program entering the 2018-19 season was twofold. How would the Eagles step up after the graduation of Lisa Tixier, arguably the greatest swimmer in school history, and how would second-year head coach Ryan Kauth’s first recruiting class perform? If the Pacific Collegiate...

Men’s soccer earns victory in double overtime thriller

Senior defender Parker Setran battles for a loose ball during Biola's game against Concordia University Irvine on Oct. 6, 2018. Photo by Abram Hammer / THE CHIMES
Eagles grab second conference win in sudden death.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 6, 2018

Men’s soccer won a tough matchup against PacWest foe Concordia University Irvine at Al Barbour field on Saturday. The Eagles of Concordia fought to break a tie, causing the game to go into double overtime. Biola ended the game on a strike from junior forward Leo Thompson at the 38-second mark in the...

Volleyball takes tight five-set win

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Azusa Pacific on Oct. 3, 2018. Photo by Michael Nerud / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles continue winning ways in victory over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

Following their five-set comeback win at home against Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday, volleyball was back in action at Chase Gymnasium to take on PacWest foe Dominican University Friday. The Eagles fought hard for a another five-set victory over the Penguins in a gritty performance. The Eagles...

Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

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Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf’s Sami Penor

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf's Sami Penor
A freshman has taken the wheel to a surging Biola women's golf team, and her name is Sami Penor.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 2, 2018

Women's golf has stormed out of the gates early, and at the forefront of it all is first-year standout Sami Penor. Positioned with the chance to earn an automatic bid into the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championships out of the west region, which are played later this...

Women’s golf wins NCCAA West Regional

Sophia Karnazes grins on the golf green as coach Jane Carr pumps her fist into the air.
Eagles post a great score to claim victory in Indio.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 1, 2018

Women’s golf traveled to the desert on Monday, taking on Ottawa University Arizona in a National Christian College Athletics Association regional in Indio, Calif. Biola defeated the Spirit to book their trip to Florida for the NCCAA championships Oct. 22-24. Freshman Sami Penor led the Eagles in...

Freshmen lead the way by the bay for women’s soccer

Biola Women's Soccer
Key late saves by Vivianna Poli backed up Sierra Rangel’s goal to keep team undefeated in conference play.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 29, 2018

Freshman forward Sierra Rangel converted a late penalty kick, freshman goalkeeper Vivianna Poli made nine saves, and junior forward Paula-Marie Labate added a first-half goal to give Biola women’s soccer a 2-1 win at Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday. The Eagles remain undefeated in PacWest...

Men’s soccer loses tough battle

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohner
Eagles keep it tight throughout, but fall 2-1 to Notre Dame De Namur.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

Men’s soccer kicked off their second PacWest matchup Saturday at Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, Calif. The Eagles fought until the end, but ended up coming out on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat. Junior Luis Rodriguez started in goal for Biola, and he was tested early in the first half...

Gabe Plendcio wins men’s 8k, men’s and women’s cross country both place in top five

Junior Gabe Plendcio earns new school record in the 8k event.
One Eagle from each team finished in the top 10 as the men’s squad took first among competing schools.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 29, 2018

Both men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in the top five at the Master’s University Mustang Invitational in Santa Clara, Calif. on Saturday. The men won in a clean sweep by placing first of 17 teams and the women placed third of 22 teams. On the men’s side, junior Gabe Plendcio...

Volleyball picks up win on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow (4) digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 28, 2018 as sophomore libro Sami Hover (15) and sophomore outside hitter Savannah Hilde (19) look on. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles win their seventh PacWest game at Fresno Pacific
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer September 28, 2018

Volleyball traveled to Fresno, Calif. Friday for a PacWest matchup against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles fought their way to a four-set win led by a dominant performance from junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow, a native of nearby Clovis, Calif. who started her collegiate career at Fresno State...