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Swim and dive celebrates senior night during meet against Concordia University Irvine

Swim and dive celebrates senior night during meet against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles were able to secure a win on the women's side in their last meet of the regular season.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2020

At swim and dive’s last meet of the regular season, head coach Ryan Kauth and his team celebrated four graduating seniors: Bethany Harper, Kaylyn Schull, Raymond Kam and Andrew Benson. The Eagles came away with a 130-104 victory on the women’s side, but fell short to the Concordia men’s team, 126-101. POSITIVE...

Men’s swim team takes the podium while women’s dive was short-handed at Pepperdine Invitational

A Biola mens swim team swimmer dives into the pool.
Men’s swim placed fourth overall and second in the no-division category, while women’s dive showed strong individual performances.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 12, 2019

Eagles swim and dive teams attended the Pepperdine Invitational in Malibu, where the men’s team took fourth place overall and second in the no-division category. The event was originally two days long, though it had to be cut short due to poor air quality caused by the Saddleridge fire. The cancelation...

Swim and dive jumps into first meet

Swimmers dive off the block as their relay partner comes into the wall.
The men’s and women’s relay teams place with top three finishes.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 4, 2019

Biola men’s and women’s swim and dive opened their season by competing in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Relays at Splash Aquatic Center on Friday. The meet consisted entirely of relays and both teams earned top three finishes for many of the races. The men finished second out of four teams...

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes
Lisa Tixier continues domination while several men pick up wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 22, 2018

Biola swim and dive competed in a meet against Azusa Pacific University, Concordia University, California State University East Bay and Soka University of America on Jan. 20. Both the men’s and women’s teams ultimately proved outnumbered against their competitive opponents as the men finished...

Ryan Kauth takes command

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Biola’s interim swim and dive coach begins to make a difference.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 18, 2017
Biola’s interim swim and dive coach begins to make a difference.

Tixier adds another title, record

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The Eagles junior swimmer continues dominating at the NAIA national championship.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 5, 2017
The Eagles junior swimmer continues dominating at the NAIA national championship.

First full day brings first champion of the year

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Junior Lisa Tixier became the first Eagle to win a national title in swim this season
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 5, 2017
Junior Lisa Tixier became the first Eagle to win a national title in swim this season

Eagles dive into national championship meet

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Strong relays propel swim in first day of season’s final meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 1, 2017
Strong relays propel swim in first day of season’s final meet.

Tixier soars but Eagles slip

Strong individual performances are not enough to climb the leaderboard at La Verne.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 6, 2016
Strong individual performances are not enough to climb the leaderboard at La Verne.

Swim hits rough patch in Azusa

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Despite some individual victories, the Eagles lost two of three team contests.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 8, 2016
Despite some individual victories, the Eagles lost two of three team contests.

Presenting: Biola swimming’s new dynamic duo

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Freshmen Raymond Kam and Andrew Benson ready to lead Eagles in the pool.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 5, 2016
Freshmen Raymond Kam and Andrew Benson ready to lead Eagles in the pool.