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Baseball drops two games at Point Loma

Baseball drops two games at Point Loma
Eagles blown out in the first game and lose heartbreaker in second.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

Baseball was back in action on Sunday for another doubleheader at Point Loma Nazarene University. The Sea Lions got the better of the Eagles in both games, winning 11-3 in the first and 7-4 in the second on a walk-off home run. SEA LIONS EXPLODE LATE Point Loma got on the board first with two runs...

Baseball splits doubleheader at Point Loma

Baseball splits doubleheader at Point Loma
Eagles lose game one, but come back strong for game two win against the Sea Lions.
March 16, 2019

Biola was on the road on Friday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in a doubleheader. In game one, the Eagles lost 6-4 in a back and forth affair, but they came back strong with a 6-1 win in game two. Read more on Biola Athletics

Baseball picks up first PacWest win in thriller

Eagles win over Hilo in wild extra inning contest.
March 2, 2019

Baseball continued play at University of Hawaii at Hilo on Friday, looking to notch their first PacWest win. The Eagles did just that, roaring back from an early 4-0 deficit to force extra innings and claiming the 9-6 victory after they broke through for three runs in the 12th. Read more at Biola...

SGA Rundown: Senators revisit SGA positions and athletic boosters

SGA Rundown: Senators revisit SGA positions and athletic boosters
Senate adds auxiliary positions and promotes spring athletics.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 28, 2019

After staging a Leisure Lounge event on Wednesday and debriefing from their attendance at Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation conference last weekend, Student Government Association spent their last meeting before spring break proposing new auxiliary positions and addressing a spring athletic proposal...

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU
Eagles pick up a win, but lose the nightcap against Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 26, 2019

Baseball returned to action at Hawaii Pacific University on Monday in their second doubleheader against the Sharks in three days. The Eagles split this twinbill, picking up a 10-6 win in the first game, but falling 4-0 in the second to lose the four-game series. BATES BRINGS THE BATS Biola got off...

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses
The Eagles started their Hawaii trip by getting swept in a doubleheader against HPU.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 24, 2019

Biola baseball started its annual trip to Hawaii with a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. The Eagles struck first in both games but eventually succumbed to HPU, losing 6-1 in the first game and 7-5 in the nightcap. BATS FALL QUIET The Eagles drew first blood in game one when...

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Connor Kostecka

Sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka leads off first base during the Eagles' 14-3 loss against Hope International University on Feb. 19.
The sophomore shortstop helped key the Eagles’ offense in a two-game sweep of San Diego Christian.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

After biding his time as a freshman last year, sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka has stepped into a starting role this year for the Eagles, taking the place of longtime starter Ricky Perez. So far, Kostecka has been up to the challenge, hitting extremely well for Biola and helping the Eagles to a sweep...

Baseball roughed up again by Hope International

Freshman catcher Caleb Watson (left) greets freshman catcher Andrew Buglino (left) during the Eagles' 14-3 loss to Hope International University on Feb. 19.
Eagles lose by 11 runs to Royals for the second time this season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

Baseball traveled to Hope International University on Tuesday hoping for a better result than their 11-0 drubbing at the hands of the Royals in their first game of the season. However, the narrative remained much the same as HIU won by 11 runs yet again in a 14-3 victory over the Eagles. Biola got...

Baseball wins rain-shortened game

Baseball wins rain-shortened game
Eagles post 10 runs in less than six innings for win over San Diego Christian.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 18, 2019

Biola took on San Diego Christian College at Eagles Diamond on Monday for their second home game against the Hawks in three days. The Eagles jumped on top early, then notched five runs in the sixth inning before the game was called in the middle of the inning due to rain. The final score of the shortened...

Baseball erupts for nine runs in comeback win

Baseball erupts for nine runs in comeback win
Offense heats up late as Eagles take down San Diego Christian at home.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 16, 2019

Baseball returned home for their second home game of the season on Saturday against San Diego Christian College. Biola fell behind 4-0 early, but an offensive explosion that started in the fifth inning gave the Eagles a 9-5 comeback win. SLOW START The Eagles’ bats struggled to string together hits...

Baseball ushers in new era under Justin Duarte

Baseball ushers in new era under Justin Duarte
Eagles are forced to adjust quickly to a new head of the program.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). A new season of baseball has arrived at Biola, and with it comes a major change in the program. Following the sudden resignation of former head coach Jay Sullenger, who coached the Eagles for five seasons, Biola must now transition to...

Baseball brings the bats at Vanguard

Baseball brings the bats at Vanguard
The Eagles’ offensive explosion helps them to the first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

Baseball traveled to Vanguard University on Tuesday, looking to pick up their first victory of the year against their old conference rivals. The Eagles did just that, erupting on offense in an 11-5 victory over the Lions. After scoring no runs in their first game, Biola’s offense finally came alive,...