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Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen
The senior guard shined in his team’s big win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 28, 2019

As the season winds down, men’s basketball is looking to send their seniors out the right way. Senior guard Trevor Treinen has taken that matter into his own hands, stepping up his play in a big win in the Eagles’ matchup against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. Treinen has been one of the...

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU
Treinen leads Eagles in a decisive win over Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 24, 2019

After Thursday’s loss against Chaminade University, men’s basketball bounced back Saturday night with their second win of the season against Hawaii Pacific University. The Eagles won easily, 70-56, led by senior guard Trevor Treinen with 27 points and senior forward Alex Talma with a double-double....

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific
Eagles’ late rally not enough in narrow loss to the Sharks.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 24, 2019

Women’s basketball played at home again on Saturday, taking on Hawaii Pacific University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles made a late push, coming within three points late, but the rally fell short as the Sharks came away with a 59-52 win. TOUGH HALF In the first quarter, the Eagles started off...

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball
Eagles lose by six to the Silverswords.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Men’s basketball faced Chaminade University of Honolulu for a second time this season on Thursday at home. During the their first matchup, the Eagles lost 58-82 in Hawaii. This game was much closer, but Biola still took the loss, 84-78. The Eagles started strong during the first seven minutes with...

Women’s basketball struggles at home

Women’s basketball struggles at home
Benn leads on offense but the Eagles’ defense falls short against Hilo in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2019

Women’s basketball took on the University of Hawaii at Hilo at home in wake of a tough overtime loss last week. The Eagles were unable to strike back this week, suffering a 56-48 loss. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn was a highlight however, leading the offense with 17 points. In the first quarter,...

Men’s basketball loses nail-biter at Fresno Pacific

Men’s basketball loses nail-biter at Fresno Pacific
Eagles fight hard but lose close battle on the road.
Joey Mistretta February 15, 2019

Men’s basketball headed north to take on Fresno Pacific University on Thursday. The Eagles came into the game sixth in the PacWest, three spots ahead of conference rival FPU, which sat at ninth overall. This was an important game for Biola as they could reach a 9-8 record. Biola took the Sunbirds...

Women’s basketball loses in overtime

Women’s basketball loses in overtime
Eagles fall flat in overtime, resulting in tough defeat to CUI.
February 13, 2019

Biola women’s basketball hosted Concordia University Irvine at Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles fought hard, sending the game to overtime at 61 apiece, but then their shots went cold and CUI pulled away for a 72-63 win. Read more at Biola Athletics.  

Men’s basketball rallies in Hilo

Sophomore guard Michael Bagatourian dribbles through the court in a game against Azusa Pacific University on Dec. 15.
The Eagles claw back from 20 points down for a remarkable win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 5, 2019

In a game that at one point seemed like a blowout in favor of the University of Hawaii-Hilo Vulcans, men’s basketball turned the tables and fought their way to a big 79-77 win on Monday. The comeback did not come easy to the Eagles, but they sealed the deal with a 13-3 run late in the second half. Senior...

Women’s basketball falls short in second Hawaiian matchup

a player jumps to make a shot against two others
Benn leads the Eagles offensively with four three-pointers in a loss at Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2019

Biola women’s basketball team struggled on Saturday afternoon at Hawaii Pacific University, losing 72-59. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn led the Eagles with 16 points and shot 50% from deep, converting four of her eight three-point attempts. The Eagles started the first period strong, as Benn and...

Everything Eagles: Worst to First? Not so fast

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Men’s basketball still faces a long road to the top of the PacWest.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. I wrote back in November that men’s basketball’s miraculous upset win over archrival Azusa Pacific University last February helped obscure an awful 2017-18 season. The question I posed in that column was; Would this year follow a similar...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s Basketball’s Tatum Brimley

#10 student prepares to shoot a basketball
The junior guard impressed in a tight loss to Fresno Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 31, 2019

When Biola took on Fresno Pacific University last Saturday, the Eagles needed a spark to keep them within striking distance throughout the game. Brimley provided that spark with an impressive offensive performance to lead Biola. The Eagles fought wire-to-wire with the Sunbirds, keeping close the...

Men’s basketball wins tight matchup against Fresno Pacific

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Treinen leads the team with 25 points and dunks to finish the night.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2019

Biola men’s basketball broke a two-game losing streak Saturday night at Chase Gymnasium, beating Fresno Pacific University 73-69. Senior guard Trevor Treinen led the offense with 25 points. Treinen gave the Eagles a quick start in the first half, scoring a three-pointer and laying in a two-pointer...