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Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory
Biola’s defense shut down Holy Names University, propelling them to another win.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 1, 2018

Men’s basketball came into Saturday’s game at Chase Gymnasium against Holy Names University seemingly ready to compete. After a hard-fought contest, the Eagles rose above the Hawks for a final score of 61-50. Senior forward Levi Auble took charge of the night, putting up 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore...

Men’s basketball wins their season’s first PacWest game

Men’s basketball wins their season’s first PacWest game
Three Eagles end the night in double digits in the win against Notre Dame de Namur.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 29, 2018

Men’s basketball fought its way to another victory in Chase Gymnasium on Thursday night against the Notre Dame de Namur University Argos in the Eagles’ first PacWest conference game of the season. The Eagles struggled to find a rhythm in the first half but came out in the second half with a newfound...

Men’s basketball celebrates their second consecutive blowout win

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The Eagles’ strong defense rewarded them on the offensive end, giving them a 37-point victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 15, 2018

Men’s basketball ended Thursday night at Chase Gymnasium with another blowout win against Saint Katherine University. The Eagles created a comfortable lead early in the game and flew over the Firebirds with a final score of 90-53. Senior forward Alex Talma led the team in scoring with 16 points,...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma

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The senior from New Zealand has started off the season with a bang.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

One year after a season that no one on the men’s basketball team wants to repeat, it is up to head coach Dave Homquist’s squad to change the narrative and start the new season strong. The Eagles are off to a 2-1 start, and so far, senior forward Alex Talma has been the one leading the charge. The...

Men’s Basketball soars above West Coast Baptist

Point guard Alex Wright handles the ball during a home game against West Coast Baptist on Nov. 13, 2018. The Eagles won, 99-68, behind Alex Talma's 24-point double-double.
Four Eagles scored in double digits in the victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 13, 2018

Men’s basketball made its presence known in Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night’s 31-point blowout of West Coast Baptist University. Biola was one point shy of reaching triple digits when the buzzer sounded, as the game ended with a final score of 99-68. Senior forward Alex Talma picked up his third...

Men’s basketball tips off season with a win

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Newcomer Alex Wright and veteran Trevor Treinen combine for 39 points to lead the Eagles to a victory.
Austin Green and Andi Basista November 9, 2018

The scoreboard at Chase Gymnasium went black with about two minutes remaining in the game, but in the end it read 64-58, Eagles, as men’s basketball won its season opener Friday over the Cal State San Marcos Cougars. Redshirt freshman guard Alex Wright, playing in his first game at Biola, led all...

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?
As they head into their second year of PacWest play, Dave Holmquist and the Eagles hope for a big rebound after a rough season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Ask anyone on campus what their top memory of last year’s men’s basketball season was, and their answer will likely be some variation of what happened on Feb. 3. Then-senior point guard Blake Shannon’s three-pointer with three seconds...

Men’s basketball overrun on senior night

Men’s basketball overrun on senior night
The Eagles’ farewell to Blake Shannon Jr. falls flat as Dixie State cruises to victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice February 22, 2018

The Eagles welcomed the Dixie State University Trailblazers in their season’s final game on Feb. 22, which doubled as senior night for senior guard Blake Shannon Jr. The visitors came into the game leading the PacWest with a chance to clinch a share of the conference championship as Biola looked...

Men’s basketball suffers another conference loss

Men’s basketball suffers another conference loss
Eagles fall in the second-to-last game of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 20, 2018

After playing tough PacWest competitors this season, the Eagles looked to close out the final two games in strong fashion. They put up a rough battle against Chaminade University Swords on Feb. 17. This game proved frustrating for the Eagles as they fought hard but fell short in the end with their...

Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma

Powerful forward from New Zealand continues his string of strong performances.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice February 13, 2018

On the undersized and often undermanned men’s basketball team, the presence of six-foot eight-inch tall junior forward Alex Talma provides the Eagles with a much-needed force in the paint. With the recent absence of freshman forward Isaiah Jones due to injury, Talma has been forced to guard the rim...

Men’s basketball bounces back

Men’s basketball bounces back
Eagles come back for another home victory against Penguins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 13, 2018

After a beatdown at California Baptist University on Feb. 10, Men’s basketball rebounded with a late comeback for a 70-66 win over the Dominican University Penguins on Feb. 12 at Chase Gymnasium. The victory extended the Eagles’ home win streak to three games and gave them their fifth PacWest conference...

Men’s basketball thumped in televised rout

Men’s basketball thumped in televised rout
Eagles lose by nearly 40 points to Cal Baptist.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 10, 2018

After a dreadful 0-10 start to PacWest play, the Eagles had won four of their last five games, giving them needed momentum as they traveled to Riverside, Calif. to play in the California Baptist University Lancers’ homecoming game. However, the Lancers quickly dispatched the Eagles in one of the...