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Renewed rivalries re-ignite school spirit

Renewed rivalries re-ignite school spirit
The men’s and women’s basketball games against Azusa brought energy, thrill and DBC to Chase Gymnasium.
Austin Green, Carter Baumgartner, and Sasha Terry February 4, 2018

For the first time since 2012, Azusa Pacific University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams visited Biola’s campus for conference games on Feb. 3, the most anticipated day in the athletics calendar. While promises of free food, souvenirs and a carnival-like atmosphere helped draw students and...

Men’s basketball wins with late three-pointer

Men’s basketball wins with late three-pointer
Talma, Shannon lead Eagles to Cornerstone Cup upset of APU.
Austin Green and Carter Baumgartner February 4, 2018

In one of the biggest crowds at Chase Gymnasium anyone could remember, on a night nobody there will soon forget, Biola University hosted its first Cornerstone Cup men’s basketball game on Feb. 3 against archrival Azusa Pacific University. The gym filled with students, faculty and alumni from both...

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep
Eagles’ offense wastes no time in making a statement with two big wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 3, 2018

Softball entered an opening-day doubleheader against old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe La Sierra University with the Eagles looking to show off their strong offense and young talent. With a whopping 21 runs over two games—one of which was shortened—La Sierra could not...

The reloaded Eagles vow to prove their doubters wrong

The reloaded Eagles vow to prove their doubters wrong
Armed with new faces, baseball readies to rise above expectations.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2018

Baseball faced several challenges as they prepared for their first PacWestseason. Like many Eagles teams, they had to adjust to a reduced practice schedule to meet NCAA regulations. Several seniors who led last year’s squad to their most successful finish under manager Jay Sullenger are now gone....

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Isaiah Jones

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Isaiah Jones
The freshman has grown into a starting role and is a constant presence in the paint for the Eagles
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 31, 2018

The Biola men’s basketball team set out on a three game road trip to end their 10-game PacWest skid. They came out victorious on two of those occasions and still performed admirably in their only loss of the trip. One key reason included freshman forward Isaiah Jones, who nailed his shots when they...

Softball enters new era with revamped roster

Softball enters new era with revamped roster
Several new faces join the Eagles as they get ready for Division II.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 30, 2018

Lori Coleman has already overseen one rebuilding process for Biola softball. In 2014 and 2015, the Eagles’ head softball coach led her team to second-place finishes in the Golden State Athletic Conference and bids in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship tournament....

Swim finishes regular season on top

Swim finishes regular season on top
Eagles overcame adversity to beat Chapman at home.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 29, 2018

The last time Biola swim and dive hosted a meet on its campus Ryan Kauth was still an undergraduate student at Concordia University of Irvine and Eddie Shepard was years away from stepping down as the Eagles’ head swim coach. The Eagles returned to Lansing Pool, their usual practice facility, for...

Men’s basketball wins second straight

Men’s basketball wins second straight
The Eagles comfortably handled their opponents in a 60-52 victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 28, 2018

Biola men’s basketball’s three-game road trip continued on Saturday with a visit to the Notre Dame de Namur Argonauts in Belmont, Calif. The Eagles looked to build upon their first PacWest win on Jan. 25 against Holy Names University. The two teams traded the lead throughout the first half,...

Men’s basketball wins in final seconds

Men’s basketball wins in final seconds
The Eagles win their first PacWest game ever after an 18-point second half comeback.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 26, 2018

Men’s basketball traveled to Oakland to face the Holy Names University Hawks in the first game of a three game road trip, as the Eagles continued to search for its first PacWest win. After  dominating most of the first half, the Hawks jumped out to an early 18 point lead in the second half, but...

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White
The senior continues to display leadership and athletic abilities to guide her team to victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 24, 2018

Biola women’s basketball’s leading scorer has increased her points per game total over the last week to a fantastic 17.7. Senior point guard DeMoria White has scored 82 points in her last four games, utilizing her deadly three-point shooting and ability to create and knock down good looks, helping...

Steve Herve sports a different uniform

Steve Herve sports a different uniform
The sidelined senior shares about his job at Campus Safety.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 24, 2018

On a sunny afternoon in the Biola Library courtyard, one of the most familiar faces on Biola’s campus sits down in a small chair across from a reporter. He might have been slightly less recognizable without either of the two uniforms that he is often seen wearing, but there is no mistaking the powerful...

Men’s basketball falls late

Men’s basketball falls late
The Eagles fail to hold onto the lead in the closing seconds.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 20, 2018

Still looking for their first PacWest win, men’s basketball welcomed the defending conference champion Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. After an early run by the visitors, the Eagles came back strong to regain the lead before halftime. Biola continued to control the game, pulling ahead to a 53-39...