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Volleyball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Biola's volleyball team goes in for a strike.
Seniors created havoc for NDNU, winning 3-0 in their final game of the season.
Gigi Fierro November 23, 2019

The Eagles faced Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday, Nov. 23, winning 3-0 at home. Some of the Eagles were finishing their season and volleyball career as the coaching and athletic staff celebrated their senior athletes. This emotional match up fueled the intensity, energy and fire for tonight,...

Volleyball crushes Dominican University in 3-0 victory

Volleyball crushes Dominican University in 3-0 victory
Biola seniors amazed the crowd with tonight's sweep over the Penguins.
Gigi Fierro November 22, 2019

The Eagles welcomed Dominican University of California to Chase Gymnasium Friday night. This match was one of the last for many of the seniors, aiding the energy and spunk the Eagles put in their matchup tonight. The Eagles gave the crowd an amazing show by sweeping the Penguins 3-0. The first set...

Volleyball loses fight against APU

Volleyball loses fight against APU
In the first cornerstone match, the Eagles played well, but could not overcome APU's strong offense.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 5, 2019

Women’s volleyball traveled to Azusa Pacific University for their first cornerstone match of the year, losing to the division rivals. Four sets led to an APU win but showed competitive play from the Eagles’ young squad.  The first set started out close until Azusa began to pull away with multiple...

Volleyball adapts to revamped roster

Freshman middle blocker Abigail Copeland and junior middle blocker Bekah Roth jump to block a spike.
As they hope to emulate last season’s success, upperclassmen have taken the new, young core under their wing.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Last season Biola’s volleyball team graduated four starters. The team of veterans led the Eagles to a 30-6 record, including a 19-3 conference record. This season’s team is far younger, having to integrate eight freshmen. In a rebuilding...

Volleyball’s young team gives up home opener

Freshman middle blocker Abigail Copeland jumps to hit the ball.
High energy from a big crowd was not enough to help carry Biola’s offense.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2019

Women’s volleyball played their first home opener of the season against Concordia University, Irvine Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Chase Gymnasium. Despite starting the season on a winning streak, the young Eagles team dropped all three sets to CUI.  “We saw a lot of our weaknesses, so [we are]...

Volleyball shut out Fresno Pacific University

Volleyball shut out Fresno Pacific University
The Eagles are on a three game win streak against PacWest teams.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2019

Women’s volleyball traveled to Fresno, California on Wednesday night for a quick win against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles showed dominance in all three matches, shutting out the Sunbirds 3-0 in just over an hour.  The first match started out neck and neck, but the Eagles began to pull...

Volleyball defeats Holy Names University

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch serves the ball.
The Eagles soar above the Hawks in their first PacWest win of the season, 3-1.
September 21, 2019

Biola volleyball took to Oakland, California on Friday to compete against Holy Names University, where the Eagles came away victorious 3-1. In their first PacWest conference victory of the season, they won four tight sets: 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22. Biola was in control right from the start by creating...

Volleyball splits doubleheader

Kaitlin O'Brien, senior libero, serves the ball.
The Eagles take home one win after a weekend in San Bernardino.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 14, 2019

The Eagles finished their four-game road series against Simon Fraser University and California State University, San Marcos this Saturday. The girls came out swinging, taking game one against SFU 3-1, but failed to keep the same energy against CSUSM, losing 0-3. Biola bounced back from yesterday’s...

Volleyball tops UCSD and Concord during Alaska invitational

Junior middle blocker, Bekah Roth, serves the ball.
Senior Sabrina Winslow led the offensive attack as the Eagles grabbed two wins.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 7, 2019

Volleyball stole two wins during the second day of the Alaska Anchorage Invitational against University of California, San Diego and Concord University. The Eagles topped their competition 3-2 and 3-1, respectively.  TIGHT MATCHUP Biola started strong in the first set, winning 25-18, but dropped the...

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska
Biola enters into a slow start for their 2019 season opener.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 6, 2019

The Eagles flew to Anchorage, Alaska to embark on the start of their NCAA division II season. Biola took on the Regis Rangers and Alaska Anchorage at the Alaska Airlines Center. Despite their best efforts, the Eagles were defeated in both of their games 3-1, starting the season 0-2. SLUGGISH START Game...

Volleyball claims second straight NCCAA championship

Biola volleyball players pose with the NCCAA championship banner following the Eagles' second consecutive title on Dec. 1, 2018.
The Eagles ride strong overall play to the national title.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Biola volleyball came into Saturday’s title game looking to defend last year’s NCCAA championship, and the Eagles did just that with a convincing four-set win over College of the Ozarks for their second consecutive championship. The first set saw the Eagles jump ahead early, and in the final...

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game
The Eagles dominate with two more wins to punch their ticket to the title game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Volleyball returned to action for the second consecutive day at the NCCAA championships on Friday, and just like the previous day, they overpowered both their opponents en route to sweeps of Campbellsville University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. With the win against SAGU, the Eagles...