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Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine in a scoreless PacWest loss, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola soccer traveled to Irvine, Calif. to make up a COVID-19 postponed game from earlier in the season against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. After losing to CUI back in February, Biola was looking for revenge in their final game of the shortened season. However, the Eagles went out...

Softball divided by APU

Softball divided by APU
The Eagles lost in a close game to Azusa Pacific University, but were able to shift the momentum and win game two, 4-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday afternoon to take on the Cougars in their first of two back-to-back doubleheaders. Game one was hard fought, but was taken by APU, 3-2. However, the Eagles were able to overcome their tough first game loss by winning the second matchup,...

Tennis battles Metro State University

Sophomore Alex Sedeno jumps to hit the ball during Biola's match against Metro State.
The men’s tennis team took a tough loss to the Roadrunners, 3-4, while the women found victory over MSU Denver, 5-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 23, 2021

Biola men’s and women’s tennis hosted the Metro State University Roadrunners at the Biola Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon. The men put up a good fight, but ultimately fell to MSU 3-4. The women bounced back for Biola and produced a win for the Eagles, 5-2. MEN SWIPED The men found one victory...

Women’s swim finish at No.14

Women’s swim finish at No.14
Grace Kling, Meghan Tolman, and Kolya Vos all placed in the Top 10 at the NCAA Division II Championships.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 21, 2021

Biola women’s swim went undefeated in their season, and three amazing women received an invite to compete at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships in Birmingham, Ala.  FRESHMAN ON FIRE The competition started for Biola on Thursday, March 18 when sophomore Kolya Vos competed in the...

Baseball crumbles to APU

Junior catcher #9 Ben Smith in position.
The Eagles could not keep up with the steller offense of Azusa Pacific University, losing both doubleheaders.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 20, 2021

The Eagles traveled into rival territory to finish out the backend of two doubleheaders against Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon. Biola lost both games to the Cougars yesterday and continued to struggle against APU’s offense today, losing both games, 3-11, 3-15. PROMISING START Game...

Softball received their sixth split against Dominican

Junior #7 Ruth Munoz up to bat.
The Eagles lose their second game against the Penguins, 1-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

Biola softball had their second doubleheader against the Dominican University of California Penguins on Saturday, March 20. After a double win on Friday afternoon, the women were able to win game one by 4-0 but ultimately split with the Penguins when Dominican won game two, 1-2. The Eagles dominated...

Softball wins both games against Dominican

Softball wins both games against Dominican
The Eagles dominate in a doubleheader for the first time this season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

Biola kicked off their four-game weekend crushing the Dominican University of California Penguins in a doubleheader on Friday evening. With that, the women scored the most points they have in a game since the season started. They won their first game 6-1, and they won the second game, 2-0.  Senior...

Softball splits San Diego

The Eagles huddle together before their game.
The Eagles bounced back from an early loss to defeat the Toreros in game two.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 18, 2021

Biola softball traveled South on Wednesday afternoon to compete in a doubleheader against the University of San Diego Toreros. The Eagles were coming off of back-to-back losses taken yesterday at Freedom Field looking to flip the switch, but were only able to snag one game, 3-2. HALFWAY THERE Game...

Volleyball falls to PLNU

Volleyball falls to PLNU
The Eagles came out to win game one, but burned out the rest of the night, losing 1-3.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 18, 2021

Biola volleyball hosted Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday night in their first PacWest matchup of the season. The Eagles stepped onto the court with confidence, but were overpowered by the Sea Lions in the end, losing the game 1-3. SOLID START Game one was easily taken by the Eagles as Biola...

Men’s and women’s tennis sweeps WNM

Men’s and women’s tennis sweeps WNM
The Eagles defeated both sides of the Western New Mexico University Mustangs in Tuesday afternoon’s matches.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2021

Biola tennis hosted the Western New Mexico Mustangs at the Biola Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon. Both the men and women’s teams are on impressive winning streaks, and each continued reign as the men won 4-0 and the women 5-0. SWEEPING STREAKS The men found two of the three doubles matches to...

Softball swept by APU

Softball starting lineup huddling up before the game.
The Eagles lost in a doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon against Azusa Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2021

Biola softball welcomed the Azusa Pacific University Cougars to Freedom Field yesterday afternoon. The doubleheader between rivals showed favor to APU, as the Eagles lost both games to the strong offensive Cougars, 4-9, 2-8. GAME ONE HEARTBREAK Game one started off with two instant runs from the Cougars...

Women’s soccer defeats Westmont

Sophomore forward #33 Mason Stansberry making the first goal of the game.
The Eagles go into overtime and win against the Warriors, 2-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 16, 2021

Biola women’s soccer redeemed themselves in Monday night's game where they defeated the Westmont College Warriors, 2-1. The Eagles used last week's scrimmage against Azusa Pacific University as motivation to work hard and gain another win before the end of their season. There were many opportunities...