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Women’s soccer’s nine-game win streak broken by APU

Senior Madyson Brown get ready to punt the ball.
The Eagles fought hard but could not grab the win in their first matchup of the season against Azusa Pacific University.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 5, 2019

Women’s soccer visited Azusa Pacific University on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the first game of the season between the two rivals. The Eagles got off the mark first, scoring in the first half, but that was not enough as APU scored two goals in the second half to win 2-1. FIGHTING SPIRIT The Eagles came...

Senior nursing majors trade jerseys for scrubs

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch spikes the ball forcefully over the net for one of many kills she's had this season.
Varsity athletes reflect on juggling nursing school with DII athletics.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). It takes many months to form a single habit. Perfecting a craft takes years. Nursing students accrue thousands of hours within the walls of hospitals and classes. Athletes also find themselves consumed with long days between early morning...

Women’s basketball hopes unity brings success

The women's basketball team comes together for one common goal, winning the 2019-20 NCAA Dll PacWest championship.
The Eagles drive home faith in action as the basis for their upcoming season.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Phillipians 2:2 says, “Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind and purpose.” Head coach Alan Nakamura is forming his team’s structure around this verse and being one...

Men’s soccer adds another win at home against Chaminade

Senior defender Jake Munivez races to the ball against his opponent from Chaminade Hawaii University during their game on October 31, 2019.
Sophomore Jack McDonald scored the lone goal for the Eagles.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2019

Men’s soccer looked for another win at home against Chaminade University of Honolulu Thursday at 7 p.m. The Eagles carried high energy from an overtime win against Hawaii Pacific earlier in the week.  The Eagles started slow in the first half, conceding two shots within the first five minutes to...

Men’s soccer sweeps in overtime against Hawaii Pacific

Biola men's soccer team scores their first goal in their game against Hawaii Pacific University on October 28, 2019.
Eagles pick up their third win in the PacWest conference.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 28, 2019

Men’s soccer lost for the first time in the PacWest conference to the University of Hawaii Hilo last week and looked to bounce back with a win. The Eagles and the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks both scored one point in the first half but neither team could come out with a second point in the second...

Men’s soccer disappoints at home against Hawaii Hilo

Senior Leo Thompson dribbles the ball towards the goal.
Eagles lose to the Vulcans in PacWest conference play, 2-1.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 26, 2019

Men’s soccer dropped a PacWest conference game against the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans on Saturday night. The Eagles were off to a good start by scoring their first goal in the second half. Shortly after, the Eagles fell short two goals by the Vulcans at the end of the game, resulting in a 2-1...

Men’s swimming places first in the Bay Area Invite

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The women secure runner-up out of five respectable teams at Mills College.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 26, 2019

The Eagles stepped into the pool on Saturday morning focused. The men brought home the first place title while the women earned second place at the Bay Area Invite hosted by Mills College in Oakland, California. Biola women finished the event with 40 points in the women’s 400 yard relay at a time of...

Biola swim & dive earn two second-place finishes

Biola swim & dive earn two second-place finishes
The Eagles’ men and women collectively had 33 individual top five finishers at the UC Santa Cruz Slug Shootout.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 25, 2019

The Eagles’ swim and dive teams traveled to Santa Cruz, California on Friday afternoon to compete in the Slug Shootout. Both the men and women took home the second place title, as the men ended the day with 511.5 points and the women with 516. The women had five back-to-back finishers in the 50 freestyle...

Baseball hires third head coach in three years

New manager Jeff Calhoon exchanges smiles with one of his Eagles.
Jeff Calhoon brings a culture centered on blue-collar work ethic and high standards.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Biola baseball is no stranger to a revolving coaching staff. The Eagles are adjusting to yet another head coach, Jeff Calhoon, their third coach in three seasons. Calhoon played D-I baseball at Niagara University and coached for the...

Men’s basketball heightens hopes for upcoming season

Sophomore guard Alex Wright looks to advance the ball into the paint.
The Eagles recruited seven new athletes, three of which reach 6’9” and above to the 2019-20 lineup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Men’s basketball ended the 2018-19 season in a three-way tie for fifth place in the PacWest Conference, right behind rivals Azusa Pacific University. Unsatisfied with the results, the boys are aiming at to push through the middle of...

Men’s soccer faces second tie in PacWest

The Biola men's soccer team tries to get the ball into the net after a corner kick.
Eagles have third tie in their fourth double-overtime game of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 18, 2019

Men’s soccer looked to pick up their second PacWest conference win at home against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday night. Both the Eagles and the Urban Knights were scoreless throughout the game and fought till the end of double overtime. But neither team could come out with...

Women’s golf soars at the Sonoma State Invite

Biola golfer swings at the ball during the Sonoma State Invite.
The Eagles placed third out of 13 respectable PacWest competitors.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 15, 2019

Women’s golf traveled to Rohnert Park, California to participate in the Sonoma State Invite for a two-day tournament on Oct. 14 and 15. The Eagles bounced back from mediocrity with a third-place finish (314-301) out of 13 teams. Biola blew past big name PacWest competitors such as Point Loma Nazarene...