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Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...

Women’s basketball swept away by Hawaii Pacific

Redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe elevates to score.
The Sharks decimated the Eagles 60-77.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer January 16, 2023

Women’s basketball played against Hawaii Pacific University on Jan. 14 in the first of three island games and lost 60-77. The Sharks ferociously defended their home court, took the lead early and kept it. The second quarter was much the same, leaving the Eagles floundering. After the halftime break,...

Women’s basketball beaten by Dominican

Women's basketball beaten by Dominican
The Eagles lose by a margin of 18 points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 3, 2022

Women’s basketball played against the Dominican University of California in San Rafael, California and lost, 76-58. Though freshman guard Laila Walker scored the first points within a minute, Dominican quickly secured a lead and kept it for the rest of the game. Throughout the game, the ball was not...

Women’s basketball takes four-point victory against APU

Women’s basketball takes four-point victory against APU
The Eagles take their first win against the Cougars, after an 11-game losing streak against Azusa Pacific.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In a hardfought match, Biola took the victory against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars, winning by four points, 55-51. Both teams faced difficulty pulling away with the lead, resulting in a hardfought matchup, with the Eagles edging out the victory by the end of the game. Biola has not won a game...

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 52-35.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

In a double-digit victory against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday night, the Eagles showed offensive and defensive efficiency, ultimately taking the lead, 52-35. Overall, the Eagles scored 30 points in the paint, while returning the ball to achieve 24 points off of turnovers....

Women’s basketball falls short against the Academy of Art

Women's basketball falls short against the Academy of Art
The Eagles put up a fight against the Urban Knight but lost from a lack of consistency.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 27, 2022

Though the Eagles put up a fight against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday, they ended the game with a loss, 83-61. The Eagles held their own at the free-throw line, shooting 72.7%, but lacked offensive efficiency and scored low on their field goals and 3-pointers. However, the...

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra
The Eagles clip the Golden Eagles’ wings, 81-57.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2021

On Saturday women’s basketball faced off against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles at home. Despite a tight first quarter, the Eagles dominated the second and carried that momentum through the rest of the game. GAINING MOMENTUM  Biola’s game truly started in the second quarter when redshirt...

Women’s basketball goes overtime against Concordia

Sophomore #15 Stephanie Lee going head-to-head against Concordia player.
The Eagles lose their ninth game in the PacWest Conference, 64-72.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

Women’s basketball played their second to last game Friday night at home. Unfortunately, Biola was unable to add a win to their record and stand at fourth place in the Southern California pod. The Eagles were defeated once again by the Concordia University Golden Eagles, 64-72.  Although the Eagles...

Women’s basketball wins in a close-call over PLNU

Women’s basketball wins in a close-call over PLNU
The Eagles defeated the No. 20 seed Sea Lions in a three-point overtime victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 19, 2021

Women’s basketball improves to 3-8 after their homecourt nail-biter victory over Point Loma Nazarene University this afternoon. The Eagles took down the competitive Sea Lions in overtime with a final score of 96-93. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee shot 29 points, 15 of which came from behind the arc...

Women’s basketball goes 0-4 against APU

Women’s basketball goes 0-4 against APU
The Eagles found themselves dominated by the Cougars in their final meeting of the season, losing 76-83.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 13, 2021

Women’s basketball hosted Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon in their fourth matchup of the season. Given that the Eagles have fallen to the Cougars the last three games, Biola was eager to finish their rivalry out with a final win. However, APU’s first-half offense was too much of a...

Women’s basketball’s fifth season loss

Women’s basketball’s fifth season loss
Biola defeated by Golden Eagles, 62-68.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 5, 2021

It has been a tough start for women's basketball. The Eagles lost their fifth game this season against Concordia University Golden Eagles in Irvine, Calif. tonight. Regardless of defeat, Biola had quick defense in tonight’s game. Junior guard Aysia Johnson topped off the stat sheet with 24 points...

Why the NBA’s decision to sit out matters

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
Biola students share their experiences during a time of racial tension.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 2, 2020

On Aug. 26, the Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to compete in game 5 of their playoff matchup between the Orlando Magic inside of the COVID-19 inspired NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in Florida. When the clock hit 4 p.m. EST. and the Bucks were nowhere to be seen for the start of play, an unprecedented...