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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...

Women’s tennis bounces back in win over Lewis and Clark

Women’s tennis bounces back in win over Lewis and Clark
The Eagles’ convincing 4-0 win led to their second victory of the season.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 7, 2020

After taking their first loss of the season against Westmont College on Feb. 4, the women’s tennis team responded. With a clean 4-0 sweep over Lewis and Clark, they soared to 2-1 on the season. The Eagles took the doubles point, then took three more from singles matches to close out the night. Freshman...

Women’s tennis fall short to Westmont College

Senior Allison Torres goes in to hit the ball.
The Eagles came down to the wire during singles but lost 2-4.
Gigi Fierro February 4, 2020

The Eagles opened their season this afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center, facing the Westmont College Warriors. Biola was predicted to have a great match today, with their early lead in the doubles. The Eagles fought hard but unfortunately lost in the singles, resulting in the 2-4 defeat. “We wanted...

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...

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College
The NAIA 12-seed Warriors defeat the Eagles, 7-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles faced a strong Westmont College women’s tennis team on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California. Biola’s women put up a respectable fight, but lost to the Warriors, 7-2. Junior Allison Torres and freshman Ines Diaz put their talents to work and defeated the No. 3 Warriors doubles team...

Women’s tennis takes tough loss at home

Women’s tennis takes tough loss at home
Wins come from singles but aren’t enough to take down Colorado Mesa.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 19, 2019

Biola women’s tennis fought in some close doubles matches, but lost against Colorado Mesa University came up big in singles to take the 4-2 team win on Monday afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center. On the doubles side, Biola’s No. 3 team of freshman Inez Diaz and junior Allison Torres won 6-4....

Women’s tennis drops match at Point Loma

Women’s tennis drops match at Point Loma
Eagles lose to experienced SeaLions team 4-0.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 17, 2019

Following three consecutive home matches, Biola traveled to San Diego on Saturday to take on Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles dropped the match by a score of 4-0 to a talented SeaLions squad. At No. 1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and freshman Esther Lee fell by a final score of 6-2. At No....

Women’s tennis beats Dominican in close game

Women’s tennis beats Dominican in close game
The Eagles defeat Penguins in a nerve-racking 4-3 win.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

The Eagles competed at home for a third consecutive day on Wednesday against Dominican University. Biola gained the upper hand against the Penguins, winning two of the three doubles matches and three of the six singles matches to claim the 4-3 victory. Once again, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther...

Angelo State takes down women’s tennis

Angelo State takes down women’s tennis
Eagles beaten soundly in 4-0 defeat against the Rambelles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles competed for the second straight day on Tuesday, hosting Angelo State University. The Rambelles got the better of the Eagles, claiming the doubles point and three quick singles wins for the 4-0 victory. The bright spot of the day came from No. 1 doubles, when the pairing of junior Lauren...

Meet your 2019-2020 senatorial candidates

Meet your 2019-2020 senatorial candidates
This year’s senate race features a two-way competition for the Horton senator position.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 8, 2019

Editor’s note: The candidates’ responses to the following Q&A were received by email and have been edited slightly for style. Keren Godwin | Horton Hall Year: Freshman Major: Communication Studies Why do you want to represent your community / dorm in SGA? “My slogan is, ‘Give your...

Women’s tennis wins big in first match of the season

Women’s tennis wins big in first match of the season
Individual victories come from all around as tennis kicks off 2019.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 7, 2019

Biola women’s tennis started off the new year strong with a sweeping win against Hope International University on Thursday afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles took the match in a 4-0 team victory, including wins for all three doubles teams. “It’s always nice to start the season...