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Women’s soccer’s nine-game win streak broken by APU

Senior Madyson Brown get ready to punt the ball.
The Eagles fought hard but could not grab the win in their first matchup of the season against Azusa Pacific University.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 5, 2019

Women’s soccer visited Azusa Pacific University on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the first game of the season between the two rivals. The Eagles got off the mark first, scoring in the first half, but that was not enough as APU scored two goals in the second half to win 2-1. FIGHTING SPIRIT The Eagles came...

Senior nursing majors trade jerseys for scrubs

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch spikes the ball forcefully over the net for one of many kills she's had this season.
Varsity athletes reflect on juggling nursing school with DII athletics.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). It takes many months to form a single habit. Perfecting a craft takes years. Nursing students accrue thousands of hours within the walls of hospitals and classes. Athletes also find themselves consumed with long days between early morning...

Women’s soccer takes second victory in a row at home

Senior Madyson Brown looks for a teammate to pass to.
The Eagles beat Notre Dame de Namur with second-half determination.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

Women’s soccer won their second PacWest conference home match on Saturday afternoon against Notre Dame de Namur University. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez was the difference for the offense in the second half, as the Eagles walked away with a 2-1 win.  Senior defender Colie Martin started out...

Women’s soccer tops Dominican University

Senior Forward, Sarah Yang, gets ready to kick the ball into the goal.
Senior goalkeeper Christina Rodriguez breaks program record for the cleanest sheets in school history.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 12, 2019

Women’s soccer went north to take on Dominican University of California Saturday afternoon and continued their winning streak by topping the Penguins 1-0. Senior goalkeeper Christina Rodriguez made program history for the cleanest sheets after today’s shutout. Dominican started the match strong,...

Women’s soccer earns big win against Holy Names

Senior Alyssa Chaves punts the ball.
Seniors lead the way offensively, shutting out the Hawks by three goals.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 10, 2019

Women’s soccer traveled to Oakland, California to take on Holy Names University on Thursday evening, coming out with a win, 3-0. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez and senior defender Colie Martin combined for seven shots on goal. From the first whistle, the Eagles had high energy and peppered Holy...

Women’s soccer drops first road matchup

Women’s soccer drops first road matchup
The Eagles fail to score in their second nonconference game.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 7, 2019

Women’s soccer lost their second nonconference game to the University of California, San Diego Tritons on Saturday. The Eagles struggled to score through the Tritons’ tight defense and were defeated with a final score of 2-0.  In the first half, the Tritons took off quickly, scoring the first...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Women’s soccer dominates Holy Names in victory

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles use a trio of first half goals to earn 3-0 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 1, 2018

Women’s soccer returned home for a PacWest matchup against Holy Names University on a beautiful Thursday night, and the Eagles got a much-needed conference win led by three first half goals, including two from junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez. “I knew we had a lot of heart and it felt really good...

Women’s soccer ties with APU

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
For the second straight year, the annual women’s soccer Cornerstone Cup matchup ended in a 1-1 draw.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 27, 2018

The nightcap in a family weekend soccer doubleheader brought a bit of deja vu as women’s soccer fought archrival Azusa Pacific University to a 1-1 tie for the second year in a row. The tie allowed Point Loma Nazarene University to clinch the PacWest conference title and gave Biola and APU five Cornerstone...

Women’s soccer ties a rainy contest in Hawaii

Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez, seen here in a file photo, scored the lone Eagles against Hawaii Pacific University on Oct. 11, 2018.
Eagles battle hard in a tough 1-1 draw in double overtime.
Tori Apodaca October 11, 2018

Biola women’s soccer kicked off their first game in Hawaii in the pouring rain against PacWest opponent Hawaii Pacific University on Thursday evening. The Eagles looked to keep their winning streak alive on the road, but the game ended in double overtime in a thrilling 1-1 tie. The Sharks used...

Women’s soccer rides strong first half to beat Concordia

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Eagles scored three first half goals, then held on for 3-2 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

Biola returned home to Al Barbour field for a PacWest matchup against Concordia University Irvine. The hosts played a strong first half, scoring three goals, and freshman goalkeeper Viviana Poli recorded a Biola single-game school record 17 saves to help her team hold on for a 3-2 win. Poli explained...

Freshmen lead the way by the bay for women’s soccer

Biola Women's Soccer
Key late saves by Vivianna Poli backed up Sierra Rangel’s goal to keep team undefeated in conference play.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 29, 2018

Freshman forward Sierra Rangel converted a late penalty kick, freshman goalkeeper Vivianna Poli made nine saves, and junior forward Paula-Marie Labate added a first-half goal to give Biola women’s soccer a 2-1 win at Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday. The Eagles remain undefeated in PacWest...