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The Chimes

A Woman Who Paved The Way

Kelly Kobayashi at ESPN
Biola Alumni Kelly Kobayashi is a living testament for women in sports.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

If you are a sports fan and follow ESPN on Instagram or TikTok and come across the small clips of the mini-microphone interviews or scrolled on TikTok and saw the viral Savannah Bananas dancing Umpire eating some nachos a fan offered him while on the field and wondered who captured this fun moment? Biola’s...

Women’s basketball swept away by Hawaii Pacific

Redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe elevates to score.
The Sharks decimated the Eagles 60-77.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer January 16, 2023

Women’s basketball played against Hawaii Pacific University on Jan. 14 in the first of three island games and lost 60-77. The Sharks ferociously defended their home court, took the lead early and kept it. The second quarter was much the same, leaving the Eagles floundering. After the halftime break,...

Men’s basketball squeaks by in a win against Fresno Pacific

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza passes to a teammate.
The Eagles win their first game of the season by a slim margin of seven points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer December 5, 2022

Men’s basketball played against Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 1 in the conference opening game and won, 63-61. The Eagles were determined to come out on top in their first conference game and it showed through their play. They dominated in the first half and ended 10 points ahead of Fresno Pacific.  Not...

Women’s basketball narrowly defeats Fresno Pacific

Guard Aysia Johnson dribbles around redshirt sophomore guard Esther Naum and her Fresno Pacific opponent.
The Eagles win their first game of the season by a slim margin of seven points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer December 4, 2022

Women’s basketball played against Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 1, in the conference opening game and won, 61-54. The game was a tight one throughout with the Eagles tying the Sunbirds four times throughout the first quarter. Though Fresno scored the first point of the second quarter, Biola came...

Track and field takes four event wins

Track and field takes four event wins
The Eagles competed at Cal Poly Invitational and Titus and Ely Meet, taking home multiple personal records.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 28, 2022

Track and field competed in San Luis Obispo, California at the Cal Poly Invitational on March 25 and 26, as well as in Irvine, California on March 26 at the Titus and Ely Meet. Though the weekend was event-filled, it did not stop the Eagles from taking home four event wins, including multiple personal...

Women’s golf places third in Fujikura Invitational

Women’s golf places third in Fujikura Invitational
The Eagles ended with a score of 605.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 9, 2022

On March 7-8, women’s golf played in the Fujikura Invitational tournament in Vista, California. Biola came in third place during the event, but was the only team to place all team members in the top 25. Each player scored consistently, keeping at or below 80 points.  OUTSCORING THE TOP Biola competed...

Women’s basketball beaten by Dominican

Women's basketball beaten by Dominican
The Eagles lose by a margin of 18 points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 3, 2022

Women’s basketball played against the Dominican University of California in San Rafael, California and lost, 76-58. Though freshman guard Laila Walker scored the first points within a minute, Dominican quickly secured a lead and kept it for the rest of the game. Throughout the game, the ball was not...

Men’s basketball takes loss in hard-fought Cornerstone Cup

Men’s basketball takes loss in hard-fought Cornerstone Cup
The Eagles’ 70-71 loss came down to the final seconds.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 20, 2022

Men’s basketball took a heart-wrenching 70-71 loss against rivals Azusa Pacific University on Saturday night. Biola had multiple chances to take the lead down the stretch but failed to execute, moving them to 13-5 in the PacWest Conference. Redshirt senior guard Chris Rossow filled the stat sheet,...

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 52-35.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

In a double-digit victory against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday night, the Eagles showed offensive and defensive efficiency, ultimately taking the lead, 52-35. Overall, the Eagles scored 30 points in the paint, while returning the ball to achieve 24 points off of turnovers....

Men’s basketball falls to PLNU

Men’s basketball falls to PLNU
The Eagles’ eight-game winning streak comes to an end on a tough shooting night.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 16, 2022

Men’s basketball’s 83-69 loss against Point Loma Nazarene University was their first conference loss in close to a month. The Eagles now move to third in the PacWest conference standings, with only Azusa Pacific University and Point Loma ahead of them. Redshirt senior guard Chris Rossow led the...

Women’s golf places fourth in Stockton Invite

Women’s golf places fourth in Stockton Invite
The Eagles tied with Arkansas-Fort Smith with a score of 624.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 16, 2022

On Feb. 14-15, women’s golf played in the Stockton Invitational tournament in Stockton, California. Biola tied for fourth place with the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. DAY ONE Biola competed against 18 other teams, 10 of which were nationally ranked or voted.  The Eagles had the fourth-most...

Men’s basketball defeated Concordia University Irvine in late comeback.

Men’s basketball defeated Concordia University Irvine in late comeback.
The Eagles get their eighth win in a row behind Rossow’s 31 points.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 14, 2022

Men’s basketball made a late run against Concordia University Irvine for the second time this season to secure a 90-86 win. When these teams last met, Biola’s 20-8 run in the final 6:30 propelled them to a win. Tonight, Biola came back from down five points in the final 2:26. Redshirt senior guard...