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Softball takes two tough losses on senior night

Softball takes two tough losses on senior night
Seniors celebrate friendships as the Eagles’ season comes to an end.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2019

Biola softball celebrated senior night at home against Concordia University Thursday night in a doubleheader. Despite competitive pitching, the Eagles took heartbreaking losses in both games, 3-2 and 11-2. In the first game, Concordia was the first team on the board with a run in the second inning....

Softball splits doubleheader on the road

Softball splits doubleheader on the road
The Eagles shine in game two against Notre Dame de Namur.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 19, 2019

Biola softball played their second doubleheader against Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont, California on Friday afternoon. The Eagles split the doubleheader, losing the first 6-3, and winning the second 4-0. In the first game, freshman outfielder Madison Blossey hit a triple and put the Eagles up two...

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur
The Eagles go up 2-0 in the first day of a four-game series against NDNU.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 18, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Belmont, California today to compete in their first of two doubleheaders. The first game of the day started dry, however, Biola pulled themselves together and emerged with a victory, 6-2. The second game carried the same energy from the Eagles. They ended the game in the sixth...

Softball sweeps four-game series

Softball sweeps four-game series
Eagles claim second consecutive doubleheader sweep over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Biola played their second doubleheader at Dominican University on Wednesday. Much like yesterday’s victories, the Eagles struck early and often to pick up two more wins, 11-6 and 6-3, sweeping the Penguins. EARLY EXPLOSION The first inning of the first game was one to remember, as an explosion of...

Softball dominates doubleheader

Softball dominates doubleheader
Eagles offense explodes in two wins at Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Softball swept Dominican University on Tuesday in a PacWest doubleheader. Led by strong offense, the Eagles claimed an 8-0 victory in game one, and held on for a 3-1 win in game two. DOMINANT OFFENSE Biola started game one with a run in the first inning off of a sacrifice fly from senior third baseman...

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Areana Ramos

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Areana Ramos
The senior outfielder carried her team to a 4-0 sweep this past week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 27, 2019

Softball is in full swing, fighting its way through multiple back-to-back doubleheader games during the Eagles’ 2019 PacWest slate. The Eagles are currently 16-10 overall and 11-5 in the conference. Senior outfielder Areana Ramos has been on her A-game, generating important offense with some solid...

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders
The Eagles go 4-0 against Chaminade to extend their winning streak to six games.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles continued to prevail over Chaminade University in the last day of their back-to-back doubleheader at Freedom Field on Tuesday night. Biola remained behind for most of the first game, but flipped the switch on the Silverswords late and pulled off the 5-4 walk-off win. The second game showed...

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader
The Eagles took complete control of Chaminade in shutout second game win.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2019

The Eagles took on the Silverswords of Chaminade University in a doubleheader this Monday at Freedom Field. The night was all Eagles as they scraped by and won the first game, 3-2, but came right back with a newfound energy to win big in game two, 11-0. CLOSE CALL It was a slow start for both teams....

Softball splits doubleheader against Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits doubleheader against Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles battle the Vulcans in their first doubleheader of the week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 20, 2019

Softball kicked off yet another doubleheader at Freedom Field against Hawaii Hilo University Tuesday night. Biola took the first win, 10-5, however, the Vulcans won the high-pressure contest in the second game, 11-3. EAGLES FLY HIGH The Eagles came out with a presence, putting them up 3-0 at the bottom...

Softball disappoints with two losses

Softball disappoints with two losses
The Eagles fall in doubleheader to second-place Trailblazers.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 21, 2018

Softball lost both doubleheader games against the Dixie State University Trailblazers on April 20. The Trailblazers edged out the Eagles in the first game by a final score of 3-1 and the second by 5-4. EAGLES START FAST, FINISH SLOW Game one took off quickly with the Eagles and the Trailblazers...

Softball takes clean sweep over NDNU

Biola softball
The Eagles grab their 30th win of the season and set new records.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 15, 2018

Softball dominated in all aspects of the game, securing their 30th and 31st win after a blowout against the Notre Dame De Namur University Argonautson April 14. The Eagles grabbed a victory by a sweep of 9-2 in the first game and won by 7-2 in the second. 30TH WIN OF SEASON The first game began with...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

Softball’s sweep sustains streak
The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...