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Men’s basketball leaves Hawaii empty-handed

Men’s basketball leaves Hawaii empty-handed
The Eagles lose in 25-point blowout to Hawaii-Hilo.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

Men’s basketball lost its second straight game to start its conference schedule, falling to the University of Hawaii at Hilo by a score of 80-55. The Vulcans controlled most of the game, never looking back after some big scoring runs in the first half. The loss meant that Biola men’s and women’s...

Volleyball claims NCCAA championship

Volleyball claims NCCAA championship
Eagles claim first-ever NCCAA championship in four-set win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 4, 2017

Volleyball returned to action for the third straight day, taking on The Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions in the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletics Association championships on Dec. 2. A sweep of the Lions clinched a birth in the championship against The Campbellsville...

WBB runs into trouble in paradise

WBB runs into trouble in paradise
The Eagles start their Hawaii trip with a 23-point PacWest loss.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 2, 2017

As most Biola students gear up for finals and adjust to colder weather, the women’s basketball team headed to Hawaii to start conference play against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 30. The game marked the Eagles’ first PacWest WBB contest since they officially joined the conference...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Trevor Treinen

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Trevor Treinen
The junior guard has helped the men’s basketball team to four straight wins with his impressive shooting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Basketball season has arrived and the Eagles are off to a 5-2 start in non-conference play, thanks in large part to the play of junior shooting guard Trevor Treinen. Treinen started every game for Biola last season, and has taken his play to another level to start 2017-18, pouring in points from beyond...

Women’s soccer advances to semifinals

Biola Women's Soccer
The Eagles win their sixth straight match as they continue to dominate in the postseason.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

The journey through the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Associationtournament continued on Nov. 29 when the Eagles faced the Trinity International University Trojans. After the team’s 3-0 win over Emmanuel University on Nov. 27, another victory in pool play would guarantee Biola’s spot...

NCAA fall sports recap

Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Email Print NCAA fall sports recap By Austin Green November 29, 2017   0 Comments Several months ago, the Chimes took a look at how we believed Biola’s fall sports would fare in their upcoming season, their first against a new level of competition in the PacWest conference...

Men’s basketball picks up pair of wins

Men’s basketball picks up pair of wins
The Eagles come out victorious in two close games.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 28, 2017

As students departed campus for Thanksgiving break, the Eagles took care of business at Chase Gymnasium with a pair of wins against the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens and the Life Pacific College Warriors on Nov. 21 and 22. CONSISTENT PLAY LEADS TO WIN Taking on Pomona-Pitzer, the Eagles pulled ahead...

Women’s soccer successful on day one of nationals

Women’s soccer successful on day one of nationals
The Eagles picked up where they left off in dominant playoff win.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

A long season of hard work saw the Eagles reach the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Kissimmee, Fla. on Nov. 27. They began their tournament journey with a pool play matchup against the Emmanuel College Lions. Biola’s attack proved too much for the Lions, as the Eagles...

Women’s basketball faces rough patch

Women’s basketball faces rough patch
Eagles drop two road games during Thanksgiving week.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 27, 2017

Women’s basketball played two road games during Thanksgiving week, facing off against Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash. on Nov. 21 and Seattle Pacific University on Nov. 22. Both games resulted in losses for the Eagles, leaving them still hungry for their first road win. LATE COMEBACK...

Women’s basketball captures first victory

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 19, 2017

Women’s basketball played their first home game of their NCAA Division llseason against Northwest Nazarene University on Nov. 16. The Eagles won by a final score of 67-64. STRONG DEFENSE The first period of the game proved competitive for the Eagles. The women played a strong defense and struggled...

Isaiah Jones leads Eagles to road victory

Austin Green, Managing Editor November 19, 2017

After struggling mightily in the season’s first few games, redshirt freshman forward Isaiah Jones had a breakout performance to lead the Eagles over the La Sierra Golden Eagles by a score of 81-72. It marked Biola’s first win away from home this season. EXCELLENCE OFF THE BENCH Junior forward...

Volleyball wins four-set battle over HPU

Biola Volleyball
Volleyball claim their sixth straight victory after a hard fought game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 17, 2017

Volleyball played for the second straight night at home, facing off against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 9. They avenged a loss to the Sharks earlier in the season with a four-set victory. THE BATTLE BEGINS The Eagles started set one on a roll, taking a 6-2 lead on a kill from sophomore...