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Volleyball dominates Academy of Art

Volleyball dominates Academy of Art
The Eagles schooled the Urban Knights, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2021

On Nov. 13 volleyball headed to Belmont, California to face off against the Academy of Art Urban Knights. Biola dominated the court, shutting down the Urban Knights to win the first three sets, 3-0. Overall, the Eagles totaled 64 points, 49 kills, nine aces and three blocks.  THREE SET SWEEP The first...

Men’s basketball dominate in season debut

Men’s basketball dominate in season debut
The Eagles defeated Cal State LA in first game of the season, 86-67.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2021

On Nov. 12 men’s basketball traveled to Irvine, California to face off against the California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles. The season opener saw the return of all five starters from the previous season who helped lead Biola to victory, 86-67. EXPERIENCE LEADS TO VICTORY Redshirt junior...

Biola’s swim and dive earn two wins in Redlands

Biola’s swim and dive earn two wins in Redlands
The Eagles are victorious in Redlands-La Verne tri-meet.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

Women’s and men’s swim and dive headed to Redlands, California to compete in a tri-meet against University of La Verne and the University of Redlands. The men and women’s team won against both schools. The men won 157-117 against the Redlands and 227-27 against La Verne. The women dominated...

Biola’s swim and dive head up north to compete

Biola’s swim and dive head up north to compete
The Eagles gain multiple Top 3 finishes over two days of competition.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

Women’s and men’s swim and dive headed up north to compete in the Slug Shootout in Santa Cruz, California on Oct. 29 and the Bay Area Invite in Oakland, California on Oct. 30.  SLUG SHOOTOUT On Oct. 29 the men competed in the 200-yard medley relay, where Biola came in third place. Redshirt sophomore...

Men and women’s cross country compete in the PacWest Championships

Men and women’s cross country compete in the PacWest Championships
The Eagles placed Top 3 in the final conference.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2021

Men and women’s cross country traveled to Kahuku, Hawaii on Oct. 23 to compete in the PacWest Conference finale. Both teams finished strong with women finishing second and men coming in third.  SECOND PLACE SUCCESS The women came together in a tremendous team effort to earn second place.  The...

Women’s swim and dive went underwater against Azusa

Women’s swim and dive went underwater against Azusa
The Eagles battled hard against the Cougars but lost, 143-98.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2021

On Oct. 23, women’s swim and dive headed to Azusa Pacific University to compete against the Cougars. For almost two hours, Biola split wins with APU in nine individual events and two relays. However, in the end the Cougars pulled ahead defeating the Eagles, 143-98. INDIVIDUAL VICTORIES Despite the...

Men’s soccer start a win streak over Chaminade University of Honolulu

Men’s soccer start a win streak over Chaminade University of Honolulu
The Eagles dominate the field against the Silverswords, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to compete against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Saturday night. The Eagles’ offense was silent in the first half, but made a comeback in the second to gain three goals, winning, 3-1. FIRST HALF LETDOWN The Silverswords started off the first period...

Volleyball crushed by Concordia University

Volleyball crushed by Concordia University
The Eagles lose to CUI, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2021

On Saturday, volleyball headed to Irvine, California to face off against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles lost the first three sets leading them to lose overall, 3-0. Today’s loss places them at a 5-3 standing in the PacWest Conference.  BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Eagles started...

Women’s soccer start Hawaii tour with a loss

Women’s soccer start Hawaii tour with a loss
The Eagles were defeated by Chaminade University of Honolulu, 1-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

Women’s soccer traveled to Hawaii to face off against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Oct. 16 to kick off their three-game series in Hawaii. Biola struggled in their fourth PacWest matchup of the season, taking a loss against the Silverswords, 1-0. DEVASTATING DEFEAT The Eagles and Silverswords...

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University
The Eagles find a late winner against the Sunbirds, 2-1.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor October 9, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday for a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles played an uneventful first half, but found their rhythm in the second to produce two goals past the Sunbirds, 2-1. DOWN BY ONE Biola got on the front foot with an early...

Women’s golf finishes second

Women’s golf finishes second
The Eagles fly high at the Wasatch Invitational.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

On Oct. 7-9, women’s golf competed in the Westminster Wasatch Invitational in South Jordan, Utah. Leading the Eagles, sophomore Brady Turnquist placed first in the individual leaderboard for the second time this season. Despite a hailstorm and low temperatures at tee time, the women played an excellent...

Volleyball starts a losing streak

Volleyball starts a losing streak
The Eagles start their Hawaii series with a loss against Hawaii-Hilo, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 7, 2021

The Eagles faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in Hawaii on Oct. 6. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, but unfortunately, Biola took a loss. The loss puts Biola at 3-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. Although the Eagles lost, they matched the Vulcans with 65 kills and...