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Volleyball loses tough test on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow readies for a kill while teammates look on during the Eagles' game at Point Loma on Sept. 11.
Eagles swept in tight match by strong Point Loma team in San Diego.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Volleyball faced their first road test of the year in PacWest play on Tuesday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. The Eagles came out on the losing end of three tightly contested sets, losing the match in a sweep. Both teams were ready for a battle, as last year’s matches...

Volleyball sweeps Fresno Pacific

Sophomore libero Sami Hover digs a ball out as two other volleyball players watch.
The Eagles earned a straight-set win in their home opener.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

Volleyball started PacWest play with their home opener against Fresno Pacific University, coming away with a sweep of the Sunbirds. The Eagles got strong offensive play from all their hitters, and appeared extremely prepared in the dominant win. “We watched a lot of film and were ready for what...

Volleyball flips the script, sweeps Sonoma State

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
The Eagles moved to 2-2 in the West Region Showcase and 4-3 in nonconference play.
September 1, 2018

Hours after suffering their first three-set sweep of the season, Biola volleyball turned around and swept Sonoma State University over three dominant sets. The Eagles led in every major statistical category and recorded all seven aces in the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer...

Volleyball swept by top-15 team

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
Western Washington made quick work of the Eagles, who suffered their first sweep of the season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 1, 2018

After beating previously No. 19-ranked Northwest Nazarene University twice over a five-day span, Biola volleyball looked for another victory over a ranked team when it faced No. 15 Western Washington University Saturday. However, the Eagles were overpowered this time around, losing in three straight...

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase
The Eagles opened play at APU with a four-set win and a four-set loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Volleyball began play at Azusa Pacific University’s West Region Showcase Thursday with a four-set win against Northwest Nazarene University, followed by a four-set loss to Cal State University San Bernardino. The Eagles started the day with their second straight match against NNU, and just like...

Volleyball takes down No. 19 NNU

Ladies of the volleyball team work together to defeat Holy Names University with a three-set sweep on Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.
Aaron Seltzer’s team beat their first ranked opponent of the season to improve to 2-1 in nonconference play.
August 25, 2018

The Eagles finished their Idaho trip Saturday with a crucial five-set win versus host Northwest Nazarene University, the no. 19 team in NCAA Division II. Read more on Biola Athletics

Volleyball wins season opener

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The Eagles beat a former conference rival in a marathon match before losing the second game of their doubleheader.
Austin Green, Managing Editor August 24, 2018

Year two of NCAA Division II play started with a bang for Biola Volleyball Friday when the Eagles beat Dixie State University in a five-set thriller that needed extra points to be decided. However, the team quickly got a gut check when it fell in four sets to Cal State Monterey Bay in its second match...

Eagles lose volleyball thriller

APU beat Biola in five sets to strike first in the resurgent rivalry.
Austin Green and Carter Baumgartner September 25, 2017
APU beat Biola in five sets to strike first in the resurgent rivalry.

Significant senior night shutout

Volleyball wins a huge game over The Master’s University on the night celebrating two seniors.
Dale Fredriks, Writer November 1, 2016
Volleyball wins a huge game over The Master’s University on the night celebrating two seniors.

Flightless Eagles fall to the Warriors

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Volleyball loses in a shutout to the powerhouse Westmont College Warriors.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 26, 2016
Volleyball loses in a shutout to the powerhouse Westmont College Warriors.

Volleyball suffers a sobering loss

Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Westmont volleyball delivers a loss to Biola that dims conference championship hopes.
Dale Fredriks, Writer November 4, 2015
Westmont volleyball delivers a loss to Biola that dims conference championship hopes.

Eagles stay perfect at home

Women’s volleyball team improved their home record to 11-0 after a win over William Jessup University.
Jack Finck, Writer October 27, 2015
Women’s volleyball team improved their home record to 11-0 after a win over William Jessup University.