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Men’s tennis lose against GSAC powerhouse

Men’s tennis lose against GSAC powerhouse
Eagles fall short in their close tiebreak games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 5, 2018

Men’s tennis lost their rescheduled match against the Arizona Christian University Firestorms on April 4, after their previous date in March was rescheduled due to rain. Despite their efforts, the Eagles lost with a final score of 8-1. DOUBLES GRAB POINT IN TOUGH BATTLE The pairing of sophomore...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf’s Jules Loibl

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf’s Jules Loibl
The sophomore recovered from a slow start to carry the Eagles to a team podium finish.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 3, 2018

Transfer sophomore Jules Loibl has proved one of the most consistent players for Biola’s women’s golf team during her year with the squad, but even the best players have their off days. Loibl had an off day in the first round of the two-round University of Santa Cruz Invitational, shooting a 10-over...

Back-to-back: men’s tennis gets second straight win

Back-to-back: men’s tennis gets second straight win
The Eagles strung together victories for the first time this season with blowout of Merrimack College.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 31, 2018

After his women’s team won its second game of the season on March 28, head tennis coach David Goodman expressed hope that the taste of victory would make his teams hunger for more. “That’s the exciting part of winning,” Goodman said. “The allure of it is, you just want more.” Women’s...

Athlete of the week: Baseball’s Ryan Gallegos

Athlete of the week: Baseball's Ryan Gallegos
The freshman has already become one of the Eagles’ most important hitters.
Austin Green and Sasha Terry March 28, 2018

The Eagles had to deal with a lot this past week as their home series against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights was rescheduled and moved from the friendly confines of Eagles Diamond to the baseball field at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, Calif. However, they still managed...

Men’s tennis rallies against PLU

Men’s tennis rallies against PLU
Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer March 28, 2018

After their tough loss to University of Hawaii at Hilo on March 26, men’s tennis came out focused against Pacific Lutheran University on March 27. Their strong effort lifted them past their opponents, as they swept PLU in a 9-0 victory. EAGLES DOMINATE IN DOUBLES “Our team has been struggling...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

Softball’s sweep sustains streak
The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...

Tennis struggles versus Hawaii

Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer March 27, 2018

Biola hosted University of Hawaii Hilo on March 26 and hoped to gain some momentum after their match with Arizona Christian University was rained out on March 21. The women’s team started the day off with some close matches but lost 9-0.  The men fared better against Hilo but still fell short...

Men’s tennis hit with tough blowout at APU

Men’s tennis hit with tough blowout at APU
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor March 26, 2018

Men’s tennis looked for a chance to win its second straight game of the week after their March 21 game was rained out. The Eagles tried to put up a fight against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on March 23 but lost in their final rivalry game by a final score of 9-0. ROUGH BLOWOUTS IN DOUBLES Earlier...

Track and field places well in Aztec Invitational

Track and field places well in Aztec Invitational
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 23, 2018

Email Print Track and field places well in Aztec Invitational By Carter Baumgartner March 23, 2018   0 Comments Men’s and women’s track and field looked to continue their steadily improving form during their visit to San Diego, Calif. on March 23 for the Aztec...

Athlete of the Week: Men’s tennis’ Quentin Lau

Athlete of the Week: Men’s tennis’ Quentin Lau
The freshman has shined throughout the week in both singles and doubles competition.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 21, 2018

Freshman tennis player Quentin Lau came into the week with back and forth results, much like the rest of the Eagles. However, his performances over the last three matches have seen him deliver consistently for Biola. In a matchup against Westmont College on March 16, Lau battled to win his doubles...

Softball gets back on track in doubleheader

Biola softball
After losing a doubleheader to APU, the Eagles bounced back by sweeping CSU San Marcos.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 20, 2018

The Eagles faced a non-conference challenge when they traveled to San Marcos, Calif. to face the California State University San Marcos Cougars in a doubleheader on March 20. Biola was held hitless until sophomore outfielder Jay Perez hit a two-RBI double in the fifth inning of game one, which proved...

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

Softball entered the Cornerstone Cup fray on March 17, visiting the Azusa Pacific University Cougars for a doubleheader. The Eagles’ normally powerful lineup fell silent against APU’s pitching, crossing the plate just once in the first game and getting shut out in game two. The losses mark just...