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Men’s tennis falls in nailbiter on senior day

Men’s tennis falls in nailbiter on senior day
Arizona Christian storms back for 4-3 win in the Eagles’ final home match.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 13, 2019

Biola took on Arizona Christian University on Saturday for their final home match of the season. Despite a win from the lone senior on the team, David Garcia, ACU closed the match with four straight singles wins to claim victory 4-3. TONE SETTER Things looked bad early in doubles for Biola as the...

Men’s tennis takes down old rival

Men’s tennis takes down old rival
Eagles dominate Westmont to claim a convincing 7-2 victory.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Santa Barbara on Thursday to take on former Golden State Athletic Conference rival Westmont University. Biola played well in doubles and singles to pick up a 7-2 win over the Warriors. In doubles, the No. 2 duo of senior David Garcia and junior Derek James fell in a close match...

Men’s tennis notches road win

Men’s tennis notches road win
Eagles continue strong play en route to 8-1 victory over Saint Katherine.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 29, 2019

Men’s tennis travelled south to take on Saint Katherine University in San Marcos on Friday. The Eagles played well in both doubles and singles to claim an 8-1 victory. In doubles, the No. 1 pair of junior Erik Martinez and freshman Edwyn Ramos claimed an 8-3 win. On the No. 2 court, senior David...

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo
Doubles point still crucial to Eagles’ 4-0 loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 25, 2019

Men’s tennis lost big to traveling University of Hawaii Hilo on Monday at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles quickly dropped the doubles matches and the singles could not fight back later on, losing 4-0. Sophomores Logan Blair and Quentin Lau lost 6-4 in the No. 1 doubles position in a tight match....

Men’s tennis knocks off Rochester

Men’s tennis knocks off Rochester
Eagles hand Yellowjackets first defeat of the season in 4-2 victory.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

Biola was back at home yet again for a matchup against 9-0 Rochester University on Thursday afternoon. At the end of the day, it was the Eagles who prevailed, breaking the Yellowjackets’ undefeated streak with an impressive 4-2 win. No. 2 doubles got Biola off to a good start with a convincing...

Men’s tennis takes last-second loss

Men’s tennis takes last-second loss
Eagles fall just short against Western New Mexico.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

The Eagles returned to the Biola Tennis Center on Monday, taking on Western New Mexico University. In a hard-fought battle that came down to the last match, Biola fell 4-3 to the Mustangs. In doubles, the Eagles got off on the right foot with senior David Garcia and freshman Edwyn Ramos claiming a...

Men’s tennis takes frustrating loss at home

Men’s tennis takes frustrating loss at home
Promising start in singles leads ends in loss against Concordia.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 28, 2019

Men’s tennis took a tough loss against Concordia University Irvine at the Biola Tennis Center Thursday afternoon. Despite favorable starts to the singles sets, CUI came out on top to sweep the match. “It was a disappointing match for us, I don’t think we played up to the level that we can play...

Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian

Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian
The Eagles get a little help from the rain, carrying them to their first season win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 9, 2019

Biola men’s tennis came into Saturday afternoon’s matches against San Diego Christian College looking to redeem themselves after falling short to Hope International University just two days prior. The Hawks were unable to take home a single win in their first matchup of the year, as Biola defeated...