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Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Volleyball wins last game of the season

Volleyball wins last game of the season
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 3-2.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2021

On Nov. 20, volleyball returned home to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions for their final game of the season. The teams battled hard, each winning two sets before Biola pulled ahead to win the match overall, 3-2.  By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, five...

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win
Following their head coaches’ 500th win, volleyball takes another win.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 6, 2021

Volleyball took the Holy Names University Hawks in a three-set sweep at Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 6, 3-0. Reaching 51 total kills, 46 assists and 59 digs, the game proved a deserving win for the Eagles, following head coach Aaron Seltzer’s 500th career win. Throughout the first set (25-23, 24-22, 26-24),...

Volleyball sweeps Dominican in doubleheader

Volleyball sweeps Dominican in doubleheader
Head coach Aaron Seltzer collects 500th win.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelance Writer November 5, 2021

Biola dominated Dominican University of California in Thursday night’s doubleheader and defeated them on both occasions, 3-0, at Chase Gymnasium to give their head coach Aaron Seltzer 500 career wins.  The Eagles collected 85 kills, 19 aces and 13 blocks in the doubleheader. In the first game (25-17,...

Volleyball attacks the Sharks

Volleyball attacks the Sharks
The Eagles keep their win streak against Hawaii Pacific, 3-1.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2021

On Oct. 27, volleyball faced off against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks at Chase Gymnasium. Although they lost the second set, the Eagles dominated the court throughout the game and won overall, 3-1.  Biola ended the night with 99 points, 53 kills, 53 digs and seven blocks. Redshirt sophomore...

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights
Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 21, 2021

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing. WELL-ROUNDED PLAY During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker...

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU
The Eagles battle for a win against the Cougars, but ultimately lose, 2-3.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 1, 2021

The Eagles faced Azusa Pacific University at home on Oct. 1. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, however, the Cougars ultimately won the match. This left the Eagles with a loss, 2-3. By the end of the game, the Eagles had a total of 97 points, 54 kills and two aces.  PLAYERS’ SUCCESS Although...

Volleyball splits another tournament

Volleyball splits another tournament
The Eagles head to the Pacific Northwest for their second tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 12, 2021

Volleyball had four days of rest before their next set of games in Seattle, Washington on Sept. 9-11. Biola competed in the 2021 SPU-CWU Invitational, facing off against Seattle Pacific University,  Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon and Central Washington University. Similar to the last tournament,...

Volleyball sets off the season

Volleyball sets off the season
The Eagles head to Alaska for their season opener.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 4, 2021

Volleyball started their season in Anchorage, Alaska at the UAA Invitational. Biola competed against University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Texas A&M International and University of Indianapolis. The Eagles unfortunately lost to the UAA Seawolves on day one, 2-3. Despite...

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak
Biola takes down Point Loma Nazarene University, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 8, 2021

Volleyball headed to San Diego, Calif. to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday, April 7. The women killed it down South and left PLNU in the dust with a 3-2 win.  The Eagles totaled 64 kills, nine aces, 48 assists and 86 digs in Wednesday night's game. Some of the leaders in...

Volleyball suffers tough loss to Concordia University

Biola goes in for the strike against their opponent Concordia Irvine University on November 1, 2019.
The Eagles took CUI to five sets before falling to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 2, 2019

Volleyball took to Irvine, California to battle it out against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles put up a good fight early on, forcing the game into five sets. However, Biola could not pull through to victory, as they were overtaken by the Golden Eagles 2-3. Biola won the first set, 26-24. The...

Volleyball extends win streak against Dominican

Biola's volleyball team passes the ball to each other in hopes to score a point.
The Eagles are on a four-game win streak after they recorded an excellent hitting percentage through four sets.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 26, 2019

Women’s volleyball headed north to take on Dominican University of California, marking the second half of the PacWest season. The Eagles won in four sets and recorded an excellent hitting percentage, hitting over 0.300.  The Eagles started strong in the first set with an ace from freshman middle...