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Women’s water polo wins two games in California Baptist mini tournament

Sophomore attacker Veralie Naranjo raises the ball in the air while evading a defender.
Biola notches two victories and takes two losses.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 4, 2023

Biola University made a decent showing at the mini tournament hosted by California Baptist University from Jan. 27–28. On the first day, the Eagles beat the University of Redlands 10-7 but lost to the University of Southern California 6-20 later that afternoon. The next day, Biola defeated Azusa Pacific...

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Women’s tennis loses their first game in a month in a half

Women’s tennis loses their first game in a month in a half
After their match against Azusa Pacific, the Eagles took home a loss.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 31, 2022

Women’s tennis faced off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on March 26 in Azusa, California. Though the Eagles fought hard to maintain their 14-match winning streak, the Eagles were unable to take the lead, resulting in a loss, 5-2.  STAYING IN THE FIGHT Though the Eagles failed to score...

Executive VP departs from Biola

Executive VP departs from Biola
Morris transitions to Azusa Pacific presidency.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2022

Adam Morris, the current executive vice president and chief transformation and advancement officer, will leave Biola on June 1 and become president of Azusa Pacific University on July 1. Morris said he will wrap up his work with the Office of Transformation before his departure and explained he has worked...

Women’s water polo breaks their win streak

Women’s water polo breaks their win streak
The Eagles hosted rivals APU and were defeated, 12-8.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 10, 2022

Women’s water polo returned home to face off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars after three wins in last week's tournament, which included two back-to-back wins. The Eagles had a strong start with a one-point lead to finish the first period, but unfortunately lost in the end, 12-8. STARTING...

Women’s tennis defeats Azusa for first time since 1999

Women’s tennis defeats Azusa for first time since 1999
The Eagles win 5-2 against the Cougars.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 23, 2022

Women’s tennis played a home game against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 19 and won, 5-2. EAGLES DOUBLE UP The Eagles had an intense morning playing against the Cougars. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia came out strong with the first win against Azusa, 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore...

Men’s tennis takes loss against Azusa

Men’s tennis takes loss against Azusa
The Eagles lose 4-3 against the Cougars.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 20, 2022

Men’s tennis played at home against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 19 and lost, 4-3. EAGLES LOSE THE DOUBLES The Eagles lost doubles to Azusa. Sophomore Callen Hein and freshman Tomas Gomez lost their match 6-2. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona ended the doubles, losing 6-4. Junior...

Biola drops win in PacWest finals overtime

Biola drops win in PacWest finals overtime
The Eagles battled the Cougars intensely until the end.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelance Writer November 14, 2021

After 90 minutes of intense back and forth battle, men’s soccer dropped the win against Azusa Pacific University, 3-2, within 19 seconds of overtime on Saturday night at Al Barbour Field.  Biola began the game with an intense offense that was pressing hard on APU’s defense. Graduate midfielder...

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU
The Eagles battle for a win against the Cougars, but ultimately lose, 2-3.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 1, 2021

The Eagles faced Azusa Pacific University at home on Oct. 1. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, however, the Cougars ultimately won the match. This left the Eagles with a loss, 2-3. By the end of the game, the Eagles had a total of 97 points, 54 kills and two aces.  PLAYERS’ SUCCESS Although...

DBC reflects on Biola’s mission in new retrospective

DBC reflects on Biola’s mission in new retrospective
Barry Corey released a Mission Retrospective outlining university commitments.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 24, 2021

On Sept. 20, President Barry Corey composed a retrospective, which considers Biola’s founding principles and how the university achieves them. He listed six principles aligning with Biola’s commitment to Christian values. SIX PILLARS Corey detailed six pillars that represent Biola’s commitments...

Another loss for men’s soccer

Another loss for men’s soccer
The Eagles face defeat against rivals APU, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Men’s soccer fell once again against Azusa Pacific University, 3-1. This marks the Eagles’ third loss of the season, putting their current standing at 3-3. The Cougars made a goal at one minute eight seconds. Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper JD Gunn was unable to make the save, putting APU at an early...

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney
The women fell to APU 0-4 during the semifinals while the men defeated Metro State in a clean sweep, 4-0 in the consolation bracket.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2021

Biola tennis remains in Surprise, Ariz. for the PacWest Conference tournament. After a powerful win by the women and a tough loss by the men, the teams switched positions in Friday’s matches. The women lost 0-4 to Azusa Pacific University while the men defeated Metro State University, 4-0. SADDENED...