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Men’s Basketball soars above West Coast Baptist

Point guard Alex Wright handles the ball during a home game against West Coast Baptist on Nov. 13, 2018. The Eagles won, 99-68, behind Alex Talma's 24-point double-double.
Four Eagles scored in double digits in the victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 14, 2018

Men’s basketball made its presence known in Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night’s 31-point blowout of West Coast Baptist University. Biola was one point shy of reaching triple digits when the buzzer sounded, as the game ended with a final score of 99-68. Senior forward Alex Talma picked up his third...

Midnight Madness 2018: The Red Sea parts again

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
The Flock brought back an old tradition while the women’s basketball team won an intense three-point contest.
Isabelle Thompson and Joel Ashor November 12, 2018

Students veered left and right as two lacrosse stick-wielding Flock members dressed as Moses parted the middle of the cheering section. It was a spectacle meant to resemble the biblical parting of the Red Sea and marked the return of a tradition that Biola’s student section leaders hope will become...

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss
Eagles stay close, but falter down the stretch in loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 11, 2018

Women’s basketball competed at the “Torodome” for the second consecutive night Saturday, this time taking on California State University Dominguez Hills. The Eagles led at halftime and stayed close with the Toros through the third quarter, but a poor final period doomed Biola as they dropped another...

Men’s basketball takes first loss of the young season

Junior forward Levi Auble dribbles past a Cal State LA defender on November 10, 2018.
Eagles fall short against CSU Los Angeles at home.
November 11, 2018

Men’s basketball played in Chase Gymnasium for the second consecutive night, taking on fellow Southern California school California State University Los Angeles. Trailing by just seven points at half, the Golden Eagles got the better of Biola in the second half en route to a 79-61 victory. Read...

Women’s basketball starts slow in season opener

Women’s basketball starts slow in season opener
Estorga leads Eagles in battle at the Torodome.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 10, 2018

Biola women’s basketball looked to start the season strong, traveling to the “Torodome” to take on California State University Los Angeles Friday night. In a tough-fought match the Eagles battled back but fell short, losing 60-53. The Eagles struggled in the first half of the game, falling behind...

Men’s basketball tips off season with a win

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES [File]
Newcomer Alex Wright and veteran Trevor Treinen combine for 39 points to lead the Eagles to a victory.
Austin Green and Andi Basista November 9, 2018

The scoreboard at Chase Gymnasium went black with about two minutes remaining in the game, but in the end it read 64-58, Eagles, as men’s basketball won its season opener Friday over the Cal State San Marcos Cougars. Redshirt freshman guard Alex Wright, playing in his first game at Biola, led all...

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?
As they head into their second year of PacWest play, Dave Holmquist and the Eagles hope for a big rebound after a rough season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Ask anyone on campus what their top memory of last year’s men’s basketball season was, and their answer will likely be some variation of what happened on Feb. 3. Then-senior point guard Blake Shannon’s three-pointer with three seconds...

Three important questions about the new Space Jam film

Three important questions about the new Space Jam film
A LeBron James-led sequel to the cult classic is officially happening, and one of our editors has some questions.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 6, 2018

In 1996, the Monstars invaded, and nothing was the same. That was the year “Space Jam,” a frankly ridiculous sports-cartoon mashup movie starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the characters from Looney Toons, was released. Since then, the movie has both become a cult classic among NBA fans, who...

Chase gym receives first renovation in eight years

The men's locker room
Administration funds another athletics project to meet increased strain on facility.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Chase Gymnasium will receive its fourth expansion since its construction in 1966, offering additional space for cramped student athlete practices and workouts by 2020. ADDRESSING LONG-STANDING NEEDS The emphasis on athletic facilities addresses student needs both recent and historic, according to...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students playing intramural basketball.
Students in some intramurals will have new game locations in Fall 2019.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

As more athletic teams require access to the gymnasium, administration has formulated plans to build an intramural and events center for $2 million to open in fall 2019. CREATING MORE FLEXIBILITY Although the plans have been in motion for the past few years before Biola joined NCAA Division II,...

Eagles hold lead in rivalry competition by 20 points

Eagles hold lead in rivalry competition by 20 points
The Eagles lead APU by 20 points heading into this weekend’s rivalry games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 31, 2018

As competition for the first-ever Cornerstone Cup continues, the Eagles currently lead Azusa Pacific University by a score of 40-30 points. For team sports like basketball and soccer, the school that wins the season series gets 10 Cornerstone Cup points. If they split the series, which happened in...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...