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Biola swim team secure their final victory of the season

Biola swim team secure their final victory of the season
Both men and women defeated Pepperdine University in their final meet of the season, 105-100.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

Biola’s men and women’s swim teams competed against Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. on March 13. They competed against the Waves in a 22-event meet for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. Both the men and women were successful and received a combined team score to beat Pepperdine, 105-100. 10...

Biola women’s swim team reign undefeated

Biola and LMU taking their marks.
The Eagles annihilate the Lions, 144-92 in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Biola’s women’s swim team returned home to Lansing Pool in La Mirada, Calif. on March 5 to go against D-1 Loyola Marymount University. This morning was a 10-event dual for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. The women were able to dominate and secure another victory, 144-92.  SUCCESSFUL STROKES The...

Biola swim team adds another victory to their season

Biola swim team adds another victory to their season
Women’s swim is on a five-meet winning streak, but the men face another loss versus California Polytechnic State University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

Biola’s men and women’s swim teams headed to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif. on Feb. 27. They competed against the Mustangs in a 34-event meet for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. The women were able to dominate and secure another victory, 151-144. Unfortunately,...

Biola swim team break records in Nevada

Biola swim team break records in Nevada
Twelve student-athlete swimmers compete to make the NCAA cuts.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 15, 2021

Twelve men and women from Biola’s swim team headed to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Feb. 13 to make cuts for the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Overall the Eagles made six new school records and had six swims qualify for the NCAA Division II ‘B’ standard. SWIMMING STANDARDS Sophomore...

Biola swim and dive continue down the path of victory

Biola swim and dive continue down the path of victory
Both the men and women won against Fresno Pacific University in Saturday afternoon’s meets.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 6, 2021

Biola swim and dive secured another win this season against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. Last week the Eagles annihilated the Simpson University Red Hawks and Westmont Warriors in their tri-meet.  In today’s meet at home versus the Sunbirds, the women secured a fourth and the men gained...

Tri-Meet win for Biola swim and dive

Tri-Meet win for Biola swim and dive
Both the men and women earned wins in Saturday afternoon’s Tri-Meet in Santa Barbara.
Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez January 31, 2021

The Biola swim and dive team jumped into the 2021 season with a splash. Both the men and women’s teams had their first meet of the year on Jan. 23 where the women came out on top over California Baptist University, 169-130, but the men fell short, 109-182.  Just a week later, the women's team secured...

Biola aquatics dive deeper

Biola aquatics dive deeper
The Eagles’ phenomenal 2019-20 season sets the pace for the future.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola swim and dive wrapped up their 2019-20 season after a stellar performance in the Pacific Collegiate Swim & Dive Conference Championships back in mid-February. The men and women consistently shattered records throughout the...