Annmarie Alvarez Archives - Page 2 of 3

Jeffries leads women’s soccer to a tie

The Eagles survived a wild finish in Irvine.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • September 22, 2018

Women’s soccer traveled south to take on Concordia University Irvine on Saturday. Biola was looking to bounce back from Thursday’s 1-0 loss to Point Loma Nazarene University. In a wild finish, the Eagles played to a 3-3 draw, with a flurry of goals coming in the final minutes of the game. The...

Early goal leads to women’s soccer victory

Eagles shut down Seattle Pacific, and lone goal holds up for the win.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • September 15, 2018

On a beautiful Saturday night at Al Barbour Field, Biola women’s soccer took on Seattle Pacific University, and the team’s defense backed up junior forward Sarah Jeffries’ goal for the 1-0 Eagles victory. The lone score of the game came early in the first half, when junior forward Annmarie...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Annmarie Alvarez

The junior forward’s golden goal and strong offensive play helped the Eagles to their first win of the season.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • September 5, 2018

The start of the season is one of the best times for players to step up and make a statement. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez did just that, scoring in both her shots on the goal during Biola’s home opener to lead her team to a 3-2 overtime win against Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Her...

Women’s soccer loses close defensive struggle

Eagles drop tight 1-0 struggle against Cal State Los Angeles.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • September 1, 2018

Biola took on Cal State University Los Angeles Saturday, coming out on the wrong side of a 1-0 defensive battle. Freshman goalie Viviana Poli played a strong game, keeping the Eagles to one goal on seven saves, but the offense could not quite push through an equalizer. Early in the game, CSULA converted...

Women’s Soccer earns 3-2 OT win at home

Eagles fight for thrilling victory in overtime at Al Barbour Field.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • August 30, 2018

Women's soccer started their 2018 season with a bang in their home opener at Al Barbour Field Thursday night, coming away with a dramatic 3-2 win over Cal State Dominguez Hills in overtime. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez saved the day in overtime, scoring her second goal of the game to push the...

Women’s soccer seeks repeat of 2017 successes

The Eagles look to complete the tough task of filling the gaps while still improving on the current team.

Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice • April 23, 2018

Women’s soccer finished the 2017 season at just about the best place they could have. They placed fourth in the tough PacWest Conference and dismantled their opponents throughout the National Christian College Athletic Association tournament, not allowing a goal during four games and cruising to...

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship

The Eagles put the exclamation point on a great season with a dominant national title win.

Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer • December 4, 2017

At the beginning of the season, the Eagles knew if they wanted to win a national title, they would have to aim for the National Christian College Athletic Association championship due to their inability to play in the NCAApostseason during their first two years in Division II. The Eagles looked to...

Women’s soccer qualifies for nationals

Women's soccer guarantees their spot in the NCCAA Championships with 3-0 win.

Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer • November 12, 2017

After a dramatic last day of the regular season saw Biola women’s soccer finish fourth and qualify for playoffs, the Eagles hosted their first postseason match against the Ottawa University Spirit. The hosts pelted Ottawa’s goal in the first 30 minutes before finally breaking through in the 34th...