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Volleyball falls to Urban Knights

Junior libero and defensive specialist Mary McDonnell jumps to hit the ball.
Volleyball loses to Academy of Art in a shutout.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 5, 2022

On the evening of Friday, Nov. 4, the Urban Knights came to Biola swinging and held the Eagles to just 52 points on the night, while Academy of Art scored 75 points to win. During the matchup, Biola never led in the first or third sets. They did briefly lead in the second set, but their lead never surpassed...

Women’s soccer takes loss against the Sharks

Sophomore defender Chloe Laurin goes head-to-head with her Hawaii Pacific opponent.
Eagles fall to Hawaii Pacific 0-1.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 1, 2022

Biola women’s soccer (4-11-1, 3-6-0) lost a close one to the Hawaii Pacific Sharks (4-11-1, 3-6-0) 0-1. This game almost got away from Biola at the beginning as the Sharks put up a shot on goal within the first minute — but goalie Savannah Taveres was there for the save, her first of four in the...

Scorching seniors dominate soccer’s Senior Night

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn leaps into the air to block the ball.
Eagles celebrate Senior Night against Hawaii Pacific.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

Biola University's men’s soccer team defeated Hawaii Pacific 4-0 at Al Barbour Field on Monday night. Before the match, nine senior soccer players were honored as a homage to senior night. Kristian Colaci, Aidan Hill, Oscar Rubalcava, Mortiz Reigel, Clement Michelet, Theo Leo Calve, Izaac Zausch, Haiko...

Volleyball vanquishes the Vulcans

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe sends the ball over the net.
Eagles defeat Hawaii Hilo three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women’s volleyball team completed a second straight sweep against Hawaii Hilo three sets to none on Saturday. The win against Hawaii Hilo improved the Eagles' conference record to 12-5 and 15-9 overall.  EAGLES DOMINATE SCORING CATEGORIES Biola led UHH in every scoring statistical category...

Volleyball subdues the Sharks

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster crouches to set the ball.
The Eagles dominate Hawaii Pacific three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women's volleyball team continued their road trip at Hawaii Pacific, winning three sets to none. Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe led Biola’s offense with eight kills en route to a sweep over the Sharks.  EFFICIENT OFFENSIVE ATTACK The first set reached a 7-7 stalemate midway through...

Men’s water polo undefeated in round-robin

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn raises the ball to throw it over the defender.
The Eagles defeat La Verne 15-14.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

The men’s water polo team competed in the Biola round-robin on Saturday. The Eagles won all three of their matches, improving their season record to 13-16 overall. Biola defeated La Verne in a sudden death victory 15-14 to finish off the round-robin.  CLOSE CONTEST The Eagles held a 13-11 lead with...

Women’s volleyball utterly defeated by Chaminade

Senior middle blocker Abigail Copeland leaps in the air to spike the ball.
Eagles fall to the Swords 0-3.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer October 27, 2022

Failing to win even one set, women’s volleyball lost to Chaminade University 0-3 in Hawaii on Oct. 26. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 27 kills, 2 aces, 5 blocks and 39 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with seven kills followed by senior outside hitter Madison...

Men’s water polo falls just shy of winning in close game

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn gets ready to launch the ball over his opponent.
Eagles mirror Golden Eagles in the middle two sets.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

Biola entered Wednesday’s match looking to build some momentum on the season. They came very close to doing just that, playing the Concordia Golden Eagles close to the very end. The score differential never reached more than three goals. Although it was close, Biola ultimately fell to the Golden Eagles...

Soccer takes a swipe at the Silverswords

Redshirt junior forward Mason Stansberry vies with the defender for control of the ball.
Biola shows out in 6-0 win over Chaminade.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 25, 2022

On Oct. 24, the Biola men’s team (6-3-6, 6-0-3) lit up the scoreboard 6-0 in a resounding victory over conference rival the Chaminade Silverswords. (2-7-2, 2-4-1) The goal scored in the 1st minute set the tone for plays to come as Biola led 1-0 early on and took an astonishing 30 shots throughout...

Men’s soccer tramples the Vulcans

Sophomore business administration forward Moose Bonat evades two Vulcan defenders.
Kristian Colaci ranks No. 11 nationally in goals scored.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 24, 2022

Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams continued conference play against Hawaii Hilo on Saturday. The men’s team won 2-0, while the women’s team fell 3-0 against the visitors.  COLACI SCORING CONTINUES  Junior forward Kristian Colaci chipped in his 12th goal of the season for Biola’s...

Biola performs well in cross country pre-nationals

Sophomore Lynette Ruiz nabs 21st place in pre-nationals.
Both men’s and women’s teams finished in the top seven.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 23, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 22 the top cross country programs from the west gathered in Washington state to compete in the pre-nationals. Biola dazzled as they finished in the top seven for both their men’s and women's programs, creating promise for a bright future down the line. WOMEN FINISH THIRD The Biola...

Women’s soccer takes loss against Concordia

Redshirt senior midfielder Frances Andrade dribbles past two defenders.
Biola falls to Concordia 3-1.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 19, 2022

Biola women’s soccer lost to Concordia 3-1 in a game that tested Biola’s defense and persistence. Biola’s record fell to 3-8-1 overall and 2-3-0 in conference play in a tightly contested battle against the Concordia Eagles. BIOLA STAYS IN THE FIGHT Biola struggled early on regarding possession...