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Men’s basketball wins second straight

Men’s basketball wins second straight
The Eagles comfortably handled their opponents in a 60-52 victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 28, 2018

Biola men’s basketball’s three-game road trip continued on Saturday with a visit to the Notre Dame de Namur Argonauts in Belmont, Calif. The Eagles looked to build upon their first PacWest win on Jan. 25 against Holy Names University. The two teams traded the lead throughout the first half,...

Women’s basketball soars with victory

Women’s basketball soars with victory
Women’s basketball soars with victory.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 28, 2018

The Eagles went head-to-head against Holy Names University in Oakland, Calif. on Jan. 25. Biola led for the entire 40-minute duration of the game and won in blowout fashion by a final score of 67-48. EAGLES LEAD FROM START The Eagles began on the right foot when freshman forward Jazz Benn made...

Men’s basketball wins in final seconds

Men’s basketball wins in final seconds
The Eagles win their first PacWest game ever after an 18-point second half comeback.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 26, 2018

Men’s basketball traveled to Oakland to face the Holy Names University Hawks in the first game of a three game road trip, as the Eagles continued to search for its first PacWest win. After  dominating most of the first half, the Hawks jumped out to an early 18 point lead in the second half, but...

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White
The senior continues to display leadership and athletic abilities to guide her team to victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 24, 2018

Biola women’s basketball’s leading scorer has increased her points per game total over the last week to a fantastic 17.7. Senior point guard DeMoria White has scored 82 points in her last four games, utilizing her deadly three-point shooting and ability to create and knock down good looks, helping...

Steve Herve sports a different uniform

Steve Herve sports a different uniform
The sidelined senior shares about his job at Campus Safety.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 24, 2018

On a sunny afternoon in the Biola Library courtyard, one of the most familiar faces on Biola’s campus sits down in a small chair across from a reporter. He might have been slightly less recognizable without either of the two uniforms that he is often seen wearing, but there is no mistaking the powerful...

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes
Lisa Tixier continues domination while several men pick up wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 22, 2018

Biola swim and dive competed in a meet against Azusa Pacific University, Concordia University, California State University East Bay and Soka University of America on Jan. 20. Both the men’s and women’s teams ultimately proved outnumbered against their competitive opponents as the men finished...

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes
Hawaii Pacific ends the Eagles’ winning streak.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 20, 2018

The Eagles faced off against Hawaii Pacific University in a rematch at home on Jan. 20. Eagles and HPU each gained the lead three times during the game, forcing 23 combined turnovers. The game ended with a loss for the Eagles by a final score of 69-61. EAGLES LOSE GRIP The game got off to a quick...

Men’s basketball falls late

Men’s basketball falls late
The Eagles fail to hold onto the lead in the closing seconds.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 20, 2018

Still looking for their first PacWest win, men’s basketball welcomed the defending conference champion Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. After an early run by the visitors, the Eagles came back strong to regain the lead before halftime. Biola continued to control the game, pulling ahead to a 53-39...

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes
Hawaii Pacific ends the Eagles’ winning streak.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 20, 2018

The Eagles faced off against Hawaii Pacific University in a rematch at home on Jan. 20. Eagles and HPU each gained the lead three times during the game, forcing 23 combined turnovers. The game ended with a loss for the Eagles by a final score of 69-61. EAGLES LOSE GRIP The game got off to a quick...

Men’s and women’s swim and dive take top finishes

Men’s and women’s swim and dive take top finishes
Women end meet on top with several wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 18, 2018

Men’s and women’s swim and dive competed in their first four dual meet of 2018 against Chapman University, University of La Verne and Mills Collegeon Jan. 12. The men’s team placed third over ULV and the women’s team finished first in nine of the 11 events. The meet also provided a good chance...

Women’s basketball wins a nail-biter

Women’s basketball wins a nail-biter
Eagles come out on top in a back-and-forth contest.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 18, 2018

The Eagles played their first home game of 2018 against Concordia University Irvine on Jan. 13. The game consisted of numerous lead changes between Biola and Concordia, with the home team coming out on top 67-66 after Concordia airballed the final shot of the game. GAME BEGINS WITH NUMEROUS TIES Both...

Women’s basketball douses Flames

Women’s basketball douses Flames
Eagles gain three-game win streak with a blowout of Bethesda University.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 17, 2018

The Eagles played against Bethesda University of California in a non-conference matchup at home on Jan. 17. The Eagles and Flames began the game with a back-and-forth first quarter, but Biola fought for the lead midway through the second quarter and kept it until the end of the game, securing a three-game...