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Volleyball loses in five sets

Biola Volleyball
Eagles break win streak after faltering against Hawaii Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Riding a three-game win streak, volleyball returned to action looking to continue their winning ways against Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday. Biola came out just on the wrong side of a thrilling five-setter, losing the final set 18-16. FORCING A FIFTH In...

Men’s soccer loses in blowout

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The Eagles fell short against a conference opponent.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 20, 2018

Men’s soccer took on the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions at Al Barbour field on Wednesday. The Eagles could not push a score through PNLU’s defense and ultimately fell short 4-0 in the a PacWest preseason game. The first half began with a quick PLNU score within the first two minutes...

Women’s Soccer loses tough nailbiter

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Eagles fall in close match to Point Loma in defensive game.
September 19, 2018

Biola women’s soccer took on conference foe Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday in a PacWest preseason match. The Eagles fought throughout, but in the end fell 1-0 on a late Sea Lions goal. Read more on Biola Athletics

Men’s golf opens final season

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Eagles finish eighth in first invitational.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 19, 2018

Biola men’s golf opened its final season of play Monday and Tuesday at the California State Invitational hosted by California Lutheran University at Olivas Links golf course in Ventura, Calif. They finished eighth overall out of twelve teams that competed at the invitational. The 11 other schools...

Volleyball heats up for third straight sweep

Biola volleyball players celebrate a point during their sweep of Chaminade University on Sept. 17, 2018. Photo by Aaron Zhang/THE CHIMES
Eagles ride strong offensive play to straight-set win over previously unbeaten Chaminade.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

Biola volleyball returned to La Mirada, Calif. Monday for the first of four straight games at Chase Gymnasium, facing off against PacWest foe Chaminade University. The Silverswords entered the game undefeated on the season, but the Eagles handed them their first loss with a dominating sweep for their...

Early goal leads to women’s soccer victory

Junior forward Sarah Jeffries handles the ball during the Eagles' game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Aug. 30, 2018. Courtesy George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles shut down Seattle Pacific, and lone goal holds up for the win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

On a beautiful Saturday night at Al Barbour Field, Biola women’s soccer took on Seattle Pacific University, and the team’s defense backed up junior forward Sarah Jeffries’ goal for the 1-0 Eagles victory. The lone score of the game came early in the first half, when junior forward Annmarie...

Game of shadows: Men’s soccer battles for afternoon tie

Senior defender Alejandro Pelayo (29) falls backwards as his header flies past the opposing goalie during the Eagles' game agains Fort Hayes (Kan.) State University on Sept. 15. Photo by Austin Green/THE CHIMES
The Eagles remained knotted with Fort Hayes State after a defensively dominated matchup.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 15, 2018

The shadows grew longer throughout the afternoon, but the scoreboard rarely changed as Biola men’s soccer tied at one goal apiece with Fort Hays (Kan.) State University at Al Barbour Field on Saturday. Despite falling short of a win, the Eagles (2-2-1) remain undefeated at home in 2018. “Our guys...

Two days, two PacWest sweeps for volleyball

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
Eagles win in straight sets against Holy Names.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

Biola volleyball took on Holy Names University in a road PacWest matchup on Friday, and the Eagles shone from start to finish, picking up their second sweep in as many days. In the first set, both teams came out strong, with sophomore middle blocker Bekah Roth tallying three early kills. The Eagles...

Volleyball earns second sweep of the year

Senior digs a ball out during the Eagles' volleyball game
The Eagles down Academy of Art in straight-set victory.
September 14, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Academy of Art University on Friday, and Biola came away with a decisive sweep of the Urban Knights in a PacWest matchup. Read more on Biola Athletics

Firing until the finish: men’s soccer grabs last-minute victory

Senior midfielder Kousei Mattox (25) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat Northwest Nazarene University on Sept. 13, 2018. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles stun Nighthawks at the end in an instant classic.
Alex Brouwer, Reporter September 14, 2018

In an absolute thriller, Biola men’s soccer beat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday thanks to senior midfielder Kousei Mattox. The team co-captain rifled home the winner in the 89th minute to secure the 3-2 win for the Eagles. A CAPTAIN’S CONTRIBUTION With the game tied at two, Mattox...

Athlete of the Week: Volleyball’s Karly Dantuma

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
The senior opposite hitter’s strong offensive play helped Biola to a conference opening sweep.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 12, 2018

The start of conference play is typically when coaches look to their senior leadership to make a difference and motivate the team. Senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma filled that role, helping the Eagles to a sweep in their first PacWest game of the season against Fresno Pacific University on Sept....

Volleyball loses tough test on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow readies for a kill while teammates look on during the Eagles' game at Point Loma on Sept. 11.
Eagles swept in tight match by strong Point Loma team in San Diego.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Volleyball faced their first road test of the year in PacWest play on Tuesday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. The Eagles came out on the losing end of three tightly contested sets, losing the match in a sweep. Both teams were ready for a battle, as last year’s matches...