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Biola softball wins second doubleheader in Hawaii

Biola softball wins second doubleheader in Hawaii
The Eagles’ resilience led them to victory against Chaminade.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor March 11, 2020

Biola softball showed their class against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Tuesday, March 10. They dominated both Tuesday’s games in Hawaii in the final half of their four-game series against the Silverswords, winning game one 4-3 and game two 3-0. BEGINNING BATTLE The Eagles’ first game of...

Softball splits doubleheader against Azusa Pacific

Softball splits doubleheader against Azusa Pacific
The Eagles shutout rivals APU in an eight-inning game one victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 2, 2019

Softball took to the diamond at Azusa Pacific University on Thursday afternoon to battle out in a doubleheader against the Cougars. Biola shut out APU in the first game of the day, 1-0. However, the Eagles let game two slip away and the Cougars walked away with the final victory, 4-3. PITCHING PERFECTION Game...

Softball takes two tough losses on senior night

Softball takes two tough losses on senior night
Seniors celebrate friendships as the Eagles’ season comes to an end.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2019

Biola softball celebrated senior night at home against Concordia University Thursday night in a doubleheader. Despite competitive pitching, the Eagles took heartbreaking losses in both games, 3-2 and 11-2. In the first game, Concordia was the first team on the board with a run in the second inning....

Softball splits doubleheader on the road

Softball splits doubleheader on the road
The Eagles shine in game two against Notre Dame de Namur.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 19, 2019

Biola softball played their second doubleheader against Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont, California on Friday afternoon. The Eagles split the doubleheader, losing the first 6-3, and winning the second 4-0. In the first game, freshman outfielder Madison Blossey hit a triple and put the Eagles up two...

Softball sweeps four-game series

Softball sweeps four-game series
Eagles claim second consecutive doubleheader sweep over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Biola played their second doubleheader at Dominican University on Wednesday. Much like yesterday’s victories, the Eagles struck early and often to pick up two more wins, 11-6 and 6-3, sweeping the Penguins. EARLY EXPLOSION The first inning of the first game was one to remember, as an explosion of...

Softball dominates doubleheader

Softball dominates doubleheader
Eagles offense explodes in two wins at Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Softball swept Dominican University on Tuesday in a PacWest doubleheader. Led by strong offense, the Eagles claimed an 8-0 victory in game one, and held on for a 3-1 win in game two. DOMINANT OFFENSE Biola started game one with a run in the first inning off of a sacrifice fly from senior third baseman...

Softball sweeps past HPU

Softball sweeps past HPU
Eagles win doubleheader over the Sharks.
March 11, 2019

Softball returned to action at home on Monday, taking on Hawaii Pacific University in a PacWest doubleheader. In the first game, the Eagles got off to a strong start in the first inning with four runs, which was all they would need for a 4-0 win. In game two, Biola claimed a comeback 6-2 win after falling...

Softball splits doubleheader at Holy Names

Softball splits doubleheader at Holy Names
Eagles pick up their first conference win over the Hawks.
March 1, 2019

Softball headed north to take on Holy Names University in a doubleheader on Friday. The Eagles came away with a 2-1 victory in a defensive struggle to start the day, but lost a thrilling game, 6-5, on a walk-off wild pitch. Read more at Biola Athletics.  

Softball sweeps doubleheader against Adelphi

Eagles post three runs in each game, win doubleheader.
February 24, 2019

Softball returned home to host a doubleheader on Saturday against Adelphi University. Strong pitching and consistent offense led the Eagles to a 3-0 game one win. In the nightcap, Biola notched another three runs, and they held up for a 3-2 victory. Read more at Biola Athletics

Softball loses doubleheader at Concordia

Junior catcher Kayla Neff swings at a pitch during the Eagles' game against Cal State San Marcos on Feb. 10. The game was eventually suspended due to rain.
Eagles swept on the road despite late comeback in second game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

Softball traveled to nearby Concordia University Irvine on Friday looking to establish themselves as the better Eagles in the start of PacWest competition. However, the other Eagles from Irvine got the better of Biola, sweeping the doubleheader with a 3-0 shutout and 5-4 walk-off win. In game one...

Softball splits six in Tucson

Softball splits six in Tucson
The Eagles recorded their first victories in the Nikki Udria era over a weekend in Arizona.
Joel Ashor and Austin Green February 16, 2019

Softball headed to Tucson, Arizona to compete in the two-day DII Cactus Classic on Friday and Saturday, splitting their six games there with three wins and three losses. The Eagles recorded their first wins under new head coach Nikki Udria after they lost two close games against Hope International University...

Biola names Nikki Udria new softball coach

Biola softball
The former Division I softball standout was previously an assistant on Lori Coleman’s staff.
Austin Green, Managing Editor August 12, 2018
Biola Athletics stayed in-house with its biggest coaching change of summer 2018, announcing Tuesday that former assistant Nikki Udria will become the ninth head softball coach in Eagles history. Udria takes over a team on the rise that lost only two graduating seniors from last year.