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Volleyball starts Hawaii road trip with win

Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer (15) celebrates during her teammates during Biola's win over Chaminade Oct. 9, 2018.
Eagles win sixth straight PacWest game in four-set win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 10, 2018

After arriving in Hawaii Tuesday, volleyball took on Chaminade University Wednesday night to kick off a three-game stint against Hawaii schools in the PacWest. They came away with a four-set victory led by resilient play and a strong offensive showing from redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina...

Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

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Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...

Christina DenBoer sparks Eagles in return from injury

Christina DenBoer sparks Eagles in return from injury
Volleyball receives a huge boost as DenBoer comes back from two year injury hiatus.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

Celebrating enthusiastically with her teammates following a huge conference win, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer showed her excitement to be back on the court with her teammates playing the sport that she loves. DenBoer has handled the difficult road back from two major injuries with...

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...

Volleyball sweeps Fresno Pacific

Sophomore libero Sami Hover digs a ball out as two other volleyball players watch.
The Eagles earned a straight-set win in their home opener.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

Volleyball started PacWest play with their home opener against Fresno Pacific University, coming away with a sweep of the Sunbirds. The Eagles got strong offensive play from all their hitters, and appeared extremely prepared in the dominant win. “We watched a lot of film and were ready for what...

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...

Volleyball falls to PacWest champs

Volleyball falls to PacWest champs
Cal Baptist snaps Biola’s six-game win streak in dominating fashion.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 14, 2017

After clinching the regular season PacWest championship earlier in November, California Baptist University’s volleyball team entered Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 11 looking to avenge the closest thing they had to a loss all season: a narrow five-set victory over the Eagles at CBU on Oct. 26. The undefeated...

Volleyball continues winning streak

Volleyball continues winning streak
Eagles win fourth straight in four set victory over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 7, 2017
Eagles win fourth straight in four set victory over Dominican.

Volleyball cruises to another sweep

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The Eagles make quick work of last-place Holy Names.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 7, 2017
The Eagles make quick work of last-place Holy Names.

Volleyball dominates APU with sweep

Volleyball dominates APU with sweep
Eagles make statement by winning in three sets
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 8, 2017
Eagles make statement by winning in three sets

Young core gives volleyball a bright future

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The Eagles have a lot to look forward to thanks to some fantastic freshmen.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 26, 2017
The Eagles have a lot to look forward to thanks to some fantastic freshmen.

Volleyball collapses in upset

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The Eagles blow a two set lead to lose their DII home opener.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 26, 2017
The Eagles blow a two set lead to lose their DII home opener.