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Baseball sweeps CUI

Baseball sweeps CUI
The Eagles bounce back from a rough season start to dominate over the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista and Stephanie Guevara April 3, 2021

Biola baseball has gone through a rough patch during the beginning of the season, starting out with eight losses. However, they turned their losses around and came out with two wins on Friday afternoon against Concordia University Irvine at Eagles Diamond.  Game one ended with a comfortable 9-2 victory...

Baseball rises and falls to PLNU

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
Starting off strong with a 13-5 win, the Eagles’ doubleheader turned into a downhill slide with a 2-10 loss.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 28, 2021

The Eagles hosted Point Loma Nazarene University this Saturday, March 27 for a doubleheader. After struggling through six straight losses in the PacWest Conference, Biola was able to add a win to their 2021 record. The team started the afternoon off with an impressive 13-5 win, but dropped the ball in...

Baseball unable to break losing streak

Junior Ryan Gallegos at the bat against Point Loma Nazarene University.
The Eagles’ offense did not respond in time for wins against PLNU.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelancer March 27, 2021

Biola baseball collected two more losses against Point Loma Nazarene University yesterday at Carroll B. Land Stadium in San Diego, Calif. The first game ended in a 4-3 Point Loma win and the second, 3-0.  Although sophomore right-handed pitcher Brayden Englert had a shaky first inning in game one,...

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...

Baseball begins the season with a loss

Sophomore right hander pitcher #3 Brayden Englert throwing the first pitch against APU.
Bats awaken late, do not secure a win.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelancer March 20, 2021

After a year of no sports due to COVID-19, Biola baseball opened its season with a two-game doubleheader loss against Azusa Pacific University at Eagles Diamond. The first game ended with a 6-4 loss and the second with a 10-8 loss.  Biola bats awoke late in the first game, but continued throughout...

Newest Eagles Landing

Newest Eagles Landing
Biola Athletics has continued to expand their nest, welcoming these new recruits to the BU family.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2020

Athletes across the nation have been anxiously waiting for the green light to compete again. This year’s freshmen and new transfer recruits were brought into Biola’s family during a time of great uncertainty. However, the coronavirus pandemic did not stop these athletes from continuing their collegiate...

Biola baseball upgrades Eagles Diamond

Photo Courtesy of Maria Weyne
Biola Athletics underwent renovations on the baseball field in the midst of a pandemic.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista September 15, 2020

Biola baseball was well on the road toward a national championship when COVID-19 first struck. After the virus canceled the remainder of the season, things went dark in the sports world. But not for our baseball team. On Aug. 22, Biola Athletics took to Instagram to show off the newly renovated Eagles...

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak
The Eagles continue their dominance with two victories over Hawaii Hilo.
Joey Mistretta February 29, 2020

As spring break begins at Biola University and many students are leaving for vacation, the Biola Baseball team traveled to Hawaii on what they are calling a “business trip.” After winning five straight games going into Friday’s contest, the Eagles were looking to continue their hot streak against...

Biola Athletics, ranked

Right-handed pitcher  Brayden Englert battles California State University, San Bernadino.
The Chimes editors weigh in on the Eagles’ performance.
Zachary Devane and Andi Basista February 20, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). No. 1: BASEBALL Sitting at .900, the Biola baseball team is on a five-game winning streak. BU began their 2020 season with four-straight wins, three of which were against California State University, Monterey Bay. The Eagles’ only loss...

Grab your brooms! Biola completes the four-game sweep of UCCS

Grab your brooms! Biola completes the four-game sweep of UCCS
The Eagles dominated on the mound and hit when it counted on Saturday.
Joey Mistretta February 15, 2020

Biola baseball was back at it again on Saturday, finishing their series with University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions with another two games. After showing no love on Valentine’s Day with a sweep of the doubleheader, the Eagles looked to do the same in these games. The Eagles looked to...

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against UCCS

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against UCCS
The Eagles stepped up when it mattered most on Friday.
Joey Mistretta February 14, 2020

Biola baseball opened up a four-game series on Friday against the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions. The team entered Friday's action with momentum, as they had won Thursday and looked to carry that momentum into the weekend. The four-game set will consist of two doubleheaders in...

Baseball seals tight win in a pitching duel against CUI

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
The Eagles held on to win a low-scoring game at home on Thursday.
Joey Mistretta February 13, 2020

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Biola baseball opened up a five-game weekend homestand with a 2-0 victory against the Colorado Christian University Cougars.  Junior left-handed pitcher David Ryan got the start for Biola and threw two productive innings. The story of the game was excellent pitching, as both...