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Biola Athletics kicks off inaugural “Week of Giving”

Biola Athletics kicks off inaugural “Week of Giving”
The event will culminate in the Cornerstone Cup on Feb. 1.
Zachary Devane, Ashley Grams, and Gigi Fierro January 27, 2020

The Biola Athletics department began a new tradition called the “Athletics Week of Giving” this week. Starting on Jan. 27, the week-long event is meant to crowdsource funds for the various athletic programs in order to “[equip student athletes] with the resources they need to excel,” according...

Men’s basketball bounces back against NDNU

Men’s basketball bounces back against NDNU
The Eagles defense shut down Notre Dame De Namur University, sending BU to a blowout win, 74-53.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 24, 2020

Men’s basketball welcomed Notre Dame De Namur University into Chase Gymnasium on Thursday evening seeking to extend their perfect winning streak at home (8-0). After back-to-back road losses to Concordia University Irvine and Azusa Pacific University, the Eagles came into the matchup with a positive...

Men’s basketball falls short to Azusa

Men’s basketball falls short to Azusa
The Eagles face defeat to rivals Azusa Pacific University in a tough loss in the Cornerstone Cup.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 18, 2020

Men’s basketball journeyed to Azusa Pacific University on Saturday night to battle it out against their long-standing rivals for the Cornerstone Cup. The Cougars, a strong scoring team, shot 53.4% from the floor, granting them leverage over the Eagles. Biola was able to muster up a lead twice during...

Women’s basketball struggles against APU

Women’s basketball struggles against APU
The Eagles took a 39-point loss against rivals Azusa Pacific University, who dominated the Eagles, 85-46.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 18, 2020

Women’s basketball entered into Azusa Pacific University territory on Saturday evening to compete in yet another rivalry matchup in the Cornerstone Cup. The Eagles, who were previously No. 2 in the PacWest conference, fell hard to the Cougars, losing by nearly 40 points, 46-85. The blowout has pushed...

Men’s basketball defeated by Concordia

Men’s basketball defeated by Concordia
The Eagles fought back late in the game with a 20-8 run but were insufficient in producing a victory, falling 61-69 to CUI.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 17, 2020

Men’s basketball traveled south to take on Concordia University, Irvine in a grueling matchup against the Golden Eagles on Thursday night. CUI’s defense remained unchecked and unmatched by Biola, who were held to an icy 5.9% shooting from three-point territory on 1-17 attempts. BU finally found a...

Women’s basketball defeats Dominguez Hills in fourth-straight win

Women’s basketball defeats Dominguez Hills in fourth-straight win
The Eagles break their four-game losing streak to Cal State Dominguez Hills, winning 75-64.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 30, 2019

Women’s basketball traveled to Carson, California over Thanksgiving break in a matchup against California State University, Dominguez Hills on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles had a sluggish start, down 11 at the end of the first quarter and on the short side of a 31-40 halftime score. However, BU came...

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU
The Eagles round out the regular season with a hard-fought victory over the Sunbirds.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2019

It was a physical night in Fresno, California as the men’s soccer team battled it out against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds on Saturday, Nov. 16 in their final regular season game of 2019. The first half remained scoreless for both teams. It wasn’t until the second half that the offensive...

Women’s soccer conquers Fresno Pacific

Women’s soccer conquers Fresno Pacific
The Eagles concluded their regular season with a gritty win against FPU.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2019

Women’s soccer traveled to Fresno Pacific University on Saturday, Nov. 16 to compete in their final regular season game in the PacWest conference. The Eagles started out sluggish, down two goals in the first half before finding the sole goal to bring the deficit to one at the half. Biola continued...

Midnight Madness 2019: men’s basketball redeems themselves

Biola Men's Basketball team holds up their trophy after winning the 3-point contest at Midnight Madness 2019.
The annual pep rally brought all the usual traditions back, introducing prospective students to Eagles athletics.
Lacey Patrick and Ashley Grams November 11, 2019

Red lights flooded the gym as students piled into the bleachers. They were welcomed by cheerleaders waving glittering pom-poms and music so loud it sent vibrations through the floor. The night began with performances by Biola’s dance team, cheer squad and the beloved Eddy the Eagle.  A WELCOME...

Men’s basketball falls to Cal State LA

Men’s basketball falls to Cal State LA
The Eagles blow a late 24-4 run to the Golden Eagles and remain winless this season, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 10, 2019

Men’s basketball traveled to Cal State University, Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 9 looking for a win after a tough loss to Cal State University, San Marcos just yesterday. The Eagles were unable to put together an offense that topped the Golden Eagles. CSULA led the entire game, with the largest lead...

Men’s basketball chokes in overtime

Sophomore Alex Wright dribbles the ball.
The Eagles fall to Cal State San Marcos in their season opener, 75-86.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 8, 2019

Men’s basketball traveled to California State University, San Marcos to get the 2019-20 season underway. The Eagles went into halftime with a decent lead, 41-32, but lost control when the Cougars fought their way back into the game, sending the teams into overtime. BU choked during the extra minutes...

Men’s soccer gets shut out against CUI

Men’s soccer gets shut out against CUI
The Eagles fell to Concordia University Irvine in a 0-2 defeat.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 7, 2019

Men’s soccer took on another road match in Irvine, California against Concordia University on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles defense kept the game scoreless in the first half but fell out of sync in the second half, allowing two goals in the Golden Eagles victory over BU, 0-2. EXHAUSTED EAGLES Half...