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Eagles take on the Golden Eagles

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn sets up to launch the ball downfield.
Biola ties Concordia 2-2.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 18, 2022

Men’s soccer tied the Concordia Golden Eagles in a thrilling and foul-filled game 2-2 last Saturday and brought Biola’s record to (4-3-5) and Concordia’s to (3-7-2). The game tested Biola early on as less than seven minutes into the game, Concordia’s Miguel Pena scored his first goal of the...

Women’s volleyball shuts down Sunbirds

Freshman defensive specialist Bri Bellfi dives to bump the volleyball.
Eagles win ninth straight set in a row.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 16, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Fresno Pacific joined the Eagles in Chase Gymnasium for an exhibition match. The Eagles, who have been on fire lately after winning their last two games in a row, continued their streak. They swept the Sunbirds 3-0 in an overall lopsided performance. Biola had swept their last two...

Biola soccer hosts Point Loma

Senior midfielder Travis Coombs dribbles away from the Point Loma defender.
Eagles face the Sea Lions.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Biola University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams continued conference play at home against Point Loma on Wednesday night. The men’s team tied the Sea Lions 0-0; meanwhile, the women’s team lost 2-1.  SCORELESS MATCH  Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn recorded two saves in the first frame...

Men’s soccer decimates Dominican

Junior forward Kristian Colaci jukes around the defender.
Eagles defeat Penguins 3-2.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 10, 2022

The Biola University men's soccer team picked up a significant win at Kennelly Field when they played against Dominican, winning 3-2, increasing their record among the PacWest conference to 3-0. This win now has Biola poised as the team to beat in the PacWest and are riding a three-game winning streak...

Biola falls to Holy Names

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster leaps into the air to set the ball.
Eagles lose 3-1 to the Hawks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

Biola University’s women’s volleyball team lost 3-1 on the road at Holy Names Wednesday night. The loss drops the Eagles’ overall record to 9-8 and 6-4 in the PacWest. Biola currently sits fifth in the league standings.  HOLY NAMES DEFENDS HOME COURT Holy Names captured the first set against...

Biola dominates against Dominican

Redshirt junior outside hitter Dominique Kirton jumps to spike the ball.
Eagles sweep the Penguins in three sets.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The Biola University women’s volleyball team responded to their previous conference loss against Holy Names with a three-set victory against Dominican on Thursday night.  EAGLES OUT-HIT PENGUINS  In an electric back-and-forth first set between the Eagles and the Penguins, Biola won by a close margin....

Men’s water polo tops Toronto

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn leans back to throw.
Eagles defeat the Varsity Blues 12-8.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

Biola University’s men’s water polo team won their third consecutive match against the University of Toronto in an exhibition match on Saturday. Senior attacker Kenny Wulf’s hat trick led the Eagles’ offensive efficiency in the match. Meanwhile, sophomore goalie Mitchell Carpenter’s 11 saves...

Eagles sweep conference matchup

Redshirt senior defender Haiko Hovak throws the ball back in to the field of play.
Men's and women's soccer teams defeat Academy of Art.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Both Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams won their conference matches against Academy of Art on Thursday. The men’s team defeated the Urban Knights 4-1; meanwhile the women’s team earned a 4-0 victory.  SECOND HALF OFFENSE The men’s squad found the net four times en route to their conference...

Women’s volleyball cruises to 3-0 sweep over Hawaii Pacific

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe jumps to spike the ball.
Eagles win back-to-back games.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

On Saturday Oct. 1, Biola welcomed Hawaii Pacific to Chase Gymnasium. The Eagles were coming off of a bounceback 3-1 win against Hawaii Hilo, following a couple losses in a row. In this game, Biola swept the Sharks 3-0 in a dominant home performance and improved their record to 9-7 overall.   ALL...

Men’s water polo breaks even in tournament

Freshman attacker Gavin Oliver turns to pass the ball.
Eagles go 2-2, but finally beat Chapman this season.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

Over the course of this Friday and Saturday, the Biola’s men’s water polo team participated in the Gary Troyer tournament. During the tournament, the Eagles faced four teams: the McKendree University Bearcats, Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, Whittier Poets and the growing rival Chapman University's...

Men’s soccer starts conference play strong

Redshirt senior defender Izaac Zausch takes the ball downfield.
Eagles defeat the Sunbirds 6-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

Biola men’s soccer started conference play with a win over Fresno Pacific on Thursday night at home. The Eagles offense exploded for six goals, winning 6-0 against the Sunbirds and marking a program record in goals scored for a single game post-NCAA DII era.  SIX DIFFERENT SCORERS The Eagles’...

Women’s volleyball loses to Chaminade

Sophomore right side Anna Aubele jumps to spike the ball.
The Swords defeat the Eagles 1-3 in an error-riddled game.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 27, 2022

Unable to keep their at-home win streak, women’s volleyball lost to Chaminade University 1-3 at home on Sept. 26. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 47 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks and 50 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele continues to lead offense with 15 kills followed by senior outside...