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Women’s basketball crushes APU Cougars

Graduate guard Aysia Johnson takes a shot.
Eagles beat Azusa 79-72.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 11, both Biola’s men and women basketball teams welcomed the Azusa Pacific teams to La Mirada. The women won a thriller and triumphed 79-72 while the men fell 75-64.  WOMEN CLING TO LEAD LATE Through three quarters of the game, the Eagles dominated the Cougars, outscoring them...

Both men’s and women’s basketball fall to Azusa Pacific

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza jukes around the Azusa defender.
Rival school gets the best of Biola.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

Biola visited Azusa Pacific with a lot of momentum as both clubs were coming off of dominant wins against Hawaii Hilo on the road. There were high hopes that the Eagles would take this momentum into their rival’s house, but the Cougars came out triumphant in the end. The men’s game was a very firm...

Volleyball takes a hit

Volleyball takes a hit
The Eagles fell to Azusa Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2021

On Thursday, volleyball traveled to Azusa, California to face off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. The Eagles were unable to hold their own, losing the first three sets to APU.  The Eagles totaled 33 points, 25 kills and one ace during the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Emily...

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...

Women’s basketball adds another loss to their season

Women’s basketball adds another loss to their season
Biola defeated again by APU, 57-62.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 12, 2021

It has been a rough road for women's basketball. The Eagles lost their sixth game this season against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars in Azusa, Calif. this afternoon, 57-62. Regardless of being defeated, Biola was up a majority of tonight’s game. Sophomore forward Jordan Rabe topped off the...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

Softball entered the Cornerstone Cup fray on March 17, visiting the Azusa Pacific University Cougars for a doubleheader. The Eagles’ normally powerful lineup fell silent against APU’s pitching, crossing the plate just once in the first game and getting shut out in game two. The losses mark just...

Swim teams dive into winter invite

Swim teams dive into winter invite
Biola men and women’s swim and dive teams went against four other colleges from Dec. 1 to 3.
Vaness Morales, Freelance Writer December 5, 2017

The swim and dive team headed to the Collegiate Winter Invite hosted by University of La Verne at the South Gate Swim Stadium. The tournament started on Dec. 1 and extended to Dec. 3 as the Eagles faced Concordia University, University of La Verne, University of Redlands and Azusa Pacific University. FRIDAY...

NCAA fall sports recap

Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Email Print NCAA fall sports recap By Austin Green November 29, 2017   0 Comments Several months ago, the Chimes took a look at how we believed Biola’s fall sports would fare in their upcoming season, their first against a new level of competition in the PacWest conference...

The Flock lands on school spirit

Photo Courtesy of Molli Kaptein
New student group hopes to liven up Biola sports and get crowds to their feet.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 26, 2017
New student group hopes to liven up Biola sports and get crowds to their feet.

Young core gives volleyball a bright future

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The Eagles have a lot to look forward to thanks to some fantastic freshmen.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 26, 2017
The Eagles have a lot to look forward to thanks to some fantastic freshmen.

Eagles lose volleyball thriller

APU beat Biola in five sets to strike first in the resurgent rivalry.
Austin Green and Carter Baumgartner September 25, 2017
APU beat Biola in five sets to strike first in the resurgent rivalry.