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Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska
Biola enters into a slow start for their 2019 season opener.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 6, 2019

The Eagles flew to Anchorage, Alaska to embark on the start of their NCAA division II season. Biola took on the Regis Rangers and Alaska Anchorage at the Alaska Airlines Center. Despite their best efforts, the Eagles were defeated in both of their games 3-1, starting the season 0-2. SLUGGISH START Game...

Volleyball claims second straight NCCAA championship

Biola volleyball players pose with the NCCAA championship banner following the Eagles' second consecutive title on Dec. 1, 2018.
The Eagles ride strong overall play to the national title.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Biola volleyball came into Saturday’s title game looking to defend last year’s NCCAA championship, and the Eagles did just that with a convincing four-set win over College of the Ozarks for their second consecutive championship. The first set saw the Eagles jump ahead early, and in the final...

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game
The Eagles dominate with two more wins to punch their ticket to the title game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Volleyball returned to action for the second consecutive day at the NCCAA championships on Friday, and just like the previous day, they overpowered both their opponents en route to sweeps of Campbellsville University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. With the win against SAGU, the Eagles...

Volleyball begins NCCAA title defense strong

Volleyball begins NCCAA title defense strong
Two games, two sweeps for the Eagles on day one of the NCCAA championships.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

The Eagles came into the the NCCAA championships in Point Lookout, Missouri as defending champions, and on day one of the tournament they looked the part, picking up sweeps against Piedmont International University and Southwestern Christian University. After getting off to a bit of a slow start...

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win
Eagles honor seniors and earn straight-set win against Art U.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

Biola volleyball closed out its regular season with a PacWest matchup at home against Academy of Art University on Saturday, and five seniors were honored for their contribution to the program in their last collegiate match in Chase Gymnasium. On the special day, the Eagles took home a decisive sweep...

Volleyball books trip to NCCAA championships

Sophomore middle blocker Bekah Roth serves a ball during the Eagles' game against Azusa Pacific University on Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win NCCAA West Regional with two victories at home.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

Volleyball hosted the NCCAA West Regional Championship in Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday, playing a semifinal game at 9 a.m. and the championship game at 7 p.m. In the morning game, the defending NCCAA champion Eagles rolled over New Hope Christian College in straight sets, and they booked a trip to this...

Volleyball rolls over Dominican

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Eagles pick up a dominant straight-set win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Dominican University Friday in a PacWest matchup, and picked up a dominant sweep of the Penguins led by a very efficient night from all the Eagles’ hitters. The first set went well from the beginning for Biola, as they scored the first five points, led by two...

Volleyball grabs 10th straight win

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Eagles continue winning streak with four-set victory over Concordia.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Biola traveled to nearby PacWest rival Concordia University Irvine looking to keep their first-place spot in the conference intact. The Eagles came away with a hard-fought victory in four sets over the Eagles of Concordia. The first set was tight throughout, but an ace from sophomore middle blocker...

Volleyball caps Hawaii trip with eighth straight win

Junior libero Kaitlin O'Brien subs in for senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma in this file photo from Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win tough match to go 3-0 in Hawaii after four-set win over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 13, 2018

Biola played their third and final game of their Hawaii trip Friday night, taking on Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles, led by strong overall team play, battled their way to a four-set victory against the Vulcans. A strong Hilo team jumped ahead 10-6 early, but Biola continued...

Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

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Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...

Volleyball picks up win on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow (4) digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 28, 2018 as sophomore libro Sami Hover (15) and sophomore outside hitter Savannah Hilde (19) look on. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles win their seventh PacWest game at Fresno Pacific
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer September 28, 2018

Volleyball traveled to Fresno, Calif. Friday for a PacWest matchup against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles fought their way to a four-set win led by a dominant performance from junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow, a native of nearby Clovis, Calif. who started her collegiate career at Fresno State...

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep
Volleyball picks up its fifth straight-set win in PacWest.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Volleyball closed out their four-game homestand on Wednesday night, taking on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest matchup. Biola came out on top with a sweep of the Eagles of Concordia, led by excellent overall team play. Biola started the first set on fire, taking an early 11-4 lead on a kill...