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Men’s tennis secure another win against Westmont

Men's tennis secure another win against Westmont
The Eagles are victorious over the Warriors, 6-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Biola men’s tennis redeemed themselves from last week's loss to Azusa Pacific University. On Thursday afternoon, the Eagles competed at home against the Westmont University Warriors and won all of their doubles matches and five of their singles matches.  The men came into their match swinging,...

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles took a beating to the Vulcans in Friday’s 0-4 loss.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 5, 2021

Men’s tennis hosted Hawaii Hilo University at the Biola Tennis Center on Friday afternoon. Looking to capitalize on their recent blowout win, the Eagles ended up having the switch flipped on them, getting swept by the Vulcans, 0-4. While the doubles started out on a weaker note, the third and final...

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU
The Eagles could not rise above the Sea Lions as they take another loss, 1-4.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to San Diego, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Sea Lions held their own at home, crushing Biola in a final score of 4-1. EAGLES ELIMINATED Both of the doubles matches swung in favor of the Sea Lions. Sophomores Alexei Prokopchuk...

Men’s tennis sweeps Saint Katherine

Men’s tennis sweeps Saint Katherine
The Eagles take their first victory of the season in impressive fashion, dominating SKU, 7-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 6, 2021

The Eagles finally step-foot on the courts after having games against Westmont College postponed just the day prior. Today, Biola competed against Saint Katherine University at home and they did not disappoint. Following in the women’s footsteps, the men defeated the Firebirds, 7-0. DOMINATING EAGLES Sophomores...

Tennis secures clutch victories over Firebirds

Tennis secures clutch victories over Firebirds
Both men and women’s tennis shut out the University of Saint Katherine.
Joey Mistretta March 9, 2020

Biola tennis had a day to remember on Monday, March 9. Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds in convincing fashion. Both teams looked great, as the men won 4-0 while the women won 5-0.  WOMEN DOMINATE IN DOUBLES, SHINE IN SINGLES Freshman...

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names
Both the men and women controlled the Hawks in back-to-back victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 28, 2020

Eagles’ tennis hosted Holy Names University on Friday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women set the tone, shutting out Holy Names in a clean 7-0 sweep. The men followed with the same intensity, winning their game 5-2. LOCKED IN The women’s doubles matches were controlled...

Tennis squeaks by Redlands

Tennis squeaks by Redlands
The men’s and women’s tennis teams topped the Bulldogs, 5-4 each.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 22, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis took to the University of Redlands Friday afternoon, looking to bounce back from recent struggles. The women, led by freshmen Colbyshae Emery and Brooke Fager, got the ball rolling as they squeaked by to win 5-4 overall, including four singles wins. The men took on the same...

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both faced defeat in tough losses to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 14, 2020

Biola tennis took to Irvine, California on Thursday evening where both the men and women faced a strong Concordia University Irvine team. The men kept the overall score close by winning all three of the doubles matches, but fell to the feet of their victors in the singles matches, where they were outplayed...

Men’s tennis narrowly misses out against University of California, San Diego

Men’s tennis narrowly misses out against University of California, San Diego
The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season by a one-point margin.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2020

Men’s tennis’s perfect start to the season came to an end in their 4-3 loss against University of California, San Diego. The two deciding matches were tight down the stretch, however after three games sophomore Andres Meneses lost his match and BU was eliminated. DRAMATIC DOUBLES The Eagles dropped...

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier
The Eagles were near perfect in every match, the women sweeping Whitter 9-0 and the men winning 8-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis began their 2020 season off with a bang as they each had total control over Whittier College on Saturday morning. The women’s team swept the Poets in all three doubles matches and all six singles, earning them the monstrous 9-0 victory. The men’s team followed closely...

Tennis Center gets a facelift

Biola Tennis Center opens up their newly renovated courts.
The renovations come after over a decade of fundraising and will improve the recruiting process and efficiency during matches.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Biola hosted the grand opening ceremony of the new Tennis Center last Saturday morning. Fans, local supporters and honored guest Michael Chang, the 1989 French Open Champion arrived for a short ceremony and even played on the courts for...

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss
The Eagles win in consolation bracket at PacWest Championships.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 20, 2019

Men’s tennis finished their season decisively against Holy Names University with a 4-0 win at the PacWest Tennis Championships Saturday morning. Senior David Garcia completed his career with the Eagles with No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles wins. Junior Derek James and Garcia took the first win of...