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Baseball divides APU doubleheader

Right-handed pitcher  Brayden Englert battles California State University, San Bernadino.
The Eagles took game one with a grand-slam finish but left game two unfinished.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Biola baseball came out swinging at Eagles Diamond in their second doubleheader matchup against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars this weekend. Game one was won in thrilling fashion down to the last inning, 7-3, but game two was cut short as the game was suspended due to lightning. GAME ONE THRILLER Game...

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI
The Eagles lost their fourth match all season in a heartbreaker against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Women’s tennis traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to compete against the No. 20 nationally-ranked Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. Even with Biola being a solid team and making marks throughout the season, the Eagles were not able to overcome the dominance of CUI, losing 1-4. SINGLES...

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI
The Eagles could not bounce back, taking another 1-4 loss against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to Irvine, Calif. on Thursday afternoon to take on the No. 16 nationally-ranked Concordia University Golden Eagles. Coming off of a tough loss to the No. 8 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars just two days ago, Biola was hopeful for a turnaround in momentum. However, the Eagles...

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman
The Eagles fell to the Chapman University Panthers in a stunning 4-13 loss, adding to their three-game losing streak.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 8, 2021

Biola baseball has continued to struggle this season, falling to the Chapman University Panthers in Orange, Calif. on Wednesday night, 4-13.  SWING AND A MISS The Panthers came out roaring with a commanding first two innings. In the bottom of the first inning, Chapman was able to score two runs and...

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak
Biola takes down Point Loma Nazarene University, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 8, 2021

Volleyball headed to San Diego, Calif. to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday, April 7. The women killed it down South and left PLNU in the dust with a 3-2 win.  The Eagles totaled 64 kills, nine aces, 48 assists and 86 digs in Wednesday night's game. Some of the leaders in...

Volleyball wins their second match in a row

Volleyball wins their second match in a row
Biola dominates Azusa Pacfic University, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Volleyball returned home to compete against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Wednesday night. The women were encouraged by last week’s match and showed no mercy to APU, ultimately winning 3-0. The Eagles totaled 41 kills, 10 aces, 39 assists and 32 digs in Wednesday night's game. Senior setter...

Softball dominates over Concordia University Irvine

#7 junior Ruth Munoz batting against CUI.
The Eagles prove to be the best Eagles sweeping CUI.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 1, 2021

Biola returned home Wednesday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine. The women are on a five-game winning streak, with three wins against Azusa Pacific University as of last Friday. The Eagles won 6-1 in game one and 6-4 in game two. The first four innings...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men and women’s track and field have multiple top finishers at the Concordia University Irvine Team for Ely Invitational.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2021

Men and women's track and field competed at the Team for Ely and Titus Invite hosted by Concordia University Irvine. The men competed on Friday, March 26 and the women competed March 27. They competed among five other schools in over 50 events. JUMPING TO FIRST PLACE Freshman Justin Conklin had one...

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU
The men and women both took tough losses to the No. 8 and No. 9 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars, 0-4, 2-5.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 28, 2021

Biola’s men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to Azusa Pacific University to take on the nationally-ranked Cougars in what would end up being a disappointing afternoon. The men were left swept by APU, losing 0-4. The women had slightly better luck, but still found themselves short, losing 2-5. STUMPED...

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak
The Eagles defeat Azusa Pacific University in a doubleheader.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

Biola headed to Azusa Pacific University Friday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against the Cougars. The Eagles split earlier in the week against APU, but today they left the Cougars in the dust. The Eagles won 4-2 in game one and 3-0 in game two. The Cougars started off by making the...

Tennis sweeps Westmont

Tennis sweeps Westmont
Both the men and women dominated Westmont College, winning 4-0 and 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2021

Biola tennis ventured to Santa Barbara on Thursday afternoon to compete against Westmont University. With both the men and women at the event, the pressure was on to match each other’s energy, and the teams did not disappoint. The women finished first with an overall victory of 4-0, while the men followed...

Volleyball breaks their losing streak against CUI

Biola's volleyball team goes in for a strike.
Biola is victorious in Wednesday’s matchup against Concordia, winning 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 25, 2021

Volleyball has had a slow start to their PacWest season. The women headed to Concordia University Irvine on Wednesday, March 24 for their third game. Biola bounced back and won the 3-2 in a five-set match. The Eagles totaled 50 kills for the night. Sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebee gained 13,...