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Women’s basketball captures first victory

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • November 19, 2017

Women’s basketball played their first home game of their NCAA Division llseason against Northwest Nazarene University on Nov. 16. The Eagles won by a final score of 67-64. STRONG DEFENSE The first period of the game proved competitive for the Eagles. The women played a strong defense and struggled...

Isaiah Jones leads Eagles to road victory

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 19, 2017

After struggling mightily in the season’s first few games, redshirt freshman forward Isaiah Jones had a breakout performance to lead the Eagles over the La Sierra Golden Eagles by a score of 81-72. It marked Biola’s first win away from home this season. EXCELLENCE OFF THE BENCH Junior forward...

Home sweet home for men’s basketball

Men's basketball win their season debut at Chase Gymnasium.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 15, 2017

Men’s basketball won their first game of the season in their NCAA Division IIhome debut on Nov. 14, beating an old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe, the University of Antelope Valley Pioneers. The Eagles opened up a 13-point lead at halftime then staved off a Pioneers comeback...

Bagatourian shines in MBB loss

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 14, 2017

For the second straight night, men’s basketball suffered a 20-point loss in San Marcos, Calif. on Nov. 11, dropping the Eagles’ record to 0-2. Chico State, the No. 7-ranked squad in Division II of the NCAA, pulled ahead late to defeat the Eagles 80-58 to complete a forgettable PacWest and California...

Volleyball falls to PacWest champs

Cal Baptist snaps Biola’s six-game win streak in dominating fashion.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 14, 2017

After clinching the regular season PacWest championship earlier in November, California Baptist University’s volleyball team entered Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 11 looking to avenge the closest thing they had to a loss all season: a narrow five-set victory over the Eagles at CBU on Oct. 26. The undefeated...

Men’s cross country wins NCCAA championship

Both Eagles squads end season strong with top honors.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • November 14, 2017

Men’s and women’s cross country competed in the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championships at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, Miss. on Nov. 11. Both men’s and women’s teams raced against 12 other teams in the event, hosted by Belhaven University. MEN PLACE FIRST IN...

Men’s basketball blown out in season opener

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 13, 2017

Men’s basketball became the latest Biola Athletics squad to start NCAA Division II play, starting their season at Cal State San Marcos on Nov. 10. If their first game showed any omen for the rest of the season, the Eagles will face a rough adjustment process going forward. The CSUSM Cougars dominated...