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Men’s soccer move to No. 1 spot in PacWest

Men’s soccer move to No. 1 spot in PacWest
The Eagles defeat the Penguins, 2-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

Men’s soccer returned home to compete against Dominican University of California. The Eagles held a scoreless tie at the end of the first period, but were able to come back in the second half to win, 2-1. Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper JD Gunn was in the box for the Eagles, gaining four saves in...

Men’s soccer break their win streak

Men’s soccer break their win streak
Biola falls to Holy Names University, 2-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 5, 2021

Men’s soccer returned home to compete against Holy Names University, sadly Biola lost their five-game win streak. The Eagles were unable to score a goal and fell to Holy Names, 2-0. EARLY DEFEAT  In the first 10 minutes of the game Holy Names scored two back-to-back goals securing the lead of the...

Men’s water polo sets a new program record

Men’s water polo sets a new program record
The Eagles secure their second win against Ottawa Arizona, 15-7.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday morning men’s water polo headed to Thousand Oaks, California to compete against Ottawa Arizona University and California Lutheran University. The Eagles split the day with a victory against Ottawa, 15-7 and a loss against Cal Lutheran, 12-5. This concludes the men's water polo initial season...

Men’s soccer adds to their win streak

Men’s soccer adds to their win streak
Biola defeats Concordia University Irvine, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 29, 2021

Men’s soccer returned home from their successful Hawaii tour to gain another win. Biola faced off against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles, taking their fifth win in a row. The Eagles scored three goals in the first period and added two more goals in the second period to secure their win,...

Soccer faces defeat against Concordia

Soccer faces defeat against Concordia
Women’s soccer holds Concordia’s aggressive plays at bay.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 28, 2021

As Biola and Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles faced off at the Al Barbour Field at 4 p.m., Biola remained unable to defeat Concordia’s offensive plays. Though Concordia won (3-1), Biola managed to save four attempts at the goal in the first half of the match, and two of Concordia’s attempts...

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine, 11-4.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 27, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon men’s water polo returned home to compete against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles added to their losing streak, as they could not prove to be the better eagles. CUI defeated Biola 11-4 in their last home game of the season. BATTLE OF THE EAGLES Freshman...

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament
The Eagles remain defeated as they start to wrap up their very first season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

On Oct. 23-24 men’s water polo headed to San Jose, California to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament. Biola competed against Iona College, Princeton University and San Jose State University. The Eagles fell in all three matches, despite the loss they scored double digits for the fourth...

Volleyball starts a win streak

Volleyball starts a win streak
The Eagles dominate on the court against Fresno Pacific, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 24, 2021

On Friday night the Eagles competed against Fresno Pacific University. Biola totaled 65 kills and 122 digs, reigning victorious over the Sunbirds, 3-1. The Eagles won the first set and FPU took the second set. Biola came back winning sets three and four.  Leading the Eagles was redshirt freshman...

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak
The Eagles suffer their 15th loss of the season against No. 8 UC Davis, 22-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 22, 2021

On Friday evening, men’s water polo headed north to face off against the No. 8 University of California, Davis Aggies. The Eagles suffered another devastating loss in the pool, as the Aggies won, 22-3. Freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter continues to add to his college athletic accomplishments,...

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights
Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 21, 2021

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing. WELL-ROUNDED PLAY During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker...

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount
The Eagles suffer devastating loss against the Lions, 24-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

On Oct. 16, men’s water polo faced off against the Loyola Marymount University Lions. The Eagles added to their losing streak, now standing overall 1-14 and 0-6 conference. The Eagles managed to make two goals, but ultimately left defeated, 24-2. LEFT UNDERWATER The Lions pulled ahead in the first...

Eagles end Hawaii roadtrip with a victory

Eagles end Hawaii roadtrip with a victory
After five sets against Chaminade University, the Eagles take the win, 3-2.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 10, 2021

Biola dominated the court in a five-set match against No. 24 Chaminade University on Oct. 9 at the McCabe Gymnasium in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ending their Hawaii matches with a win, the Eagles picked up an essential victory against the Silverswords who are placed third overall in the PacWest Conference. This...