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Women’s basketball falls short in Cornerstone Cup

Stephanie Lee, a freshman nursing major with a guard position, dribbles the ball.
Senior Jelissa Puckett leads Eagles in a close match-up at home.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 1, 2020

Biola women’s basketball, hot off a three-game win streak, took on Azusa Pacific University for the second time in PacWest conference play. After a loss earlier in the season, the Eagles looked to change the result a second time around. Although a close game, BU fell short in the end, 64-74. Senior...

Women’s basketball takes first loss in PacWest play to PLNU

Women’s basketball takes first loss in PacWest play to PLNU
Sophomore forward Danita Estorga grabs 16 points and four rebounds in close match up.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 14, 2019

Women’s basketball traveled to Point Loma Nazarene University on Saturday, Dec. 14 for their third road game in PacWest play. The Eagles played a tough game, keeping it close with a five-point lead at the half. However, BU let their momentum slip away in the fourth, losing the game 68-63.  ESTORGA...

Women’s basketball soars past Hope International

Freshmen guard Stephanie Lee jumps to make a basket.
The Eagles extend their win streak to three after an explosive win over HIU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 23, 2019

Biola women’s basketball took on an undefeated Hope International University Saturday afternoon. The Eagles took a quick lead and pushed past HIU, 78-60, with six players scoring in double digits.  The Eagles established a quick lead from the start with sophomore guard and forward Danita Estorga...

Women’s basketball crushes CSU San Bernardino, 65-29

Women’s basketball crushes CSU San Bernardino, 65-29
Biola’s defense pushes the Coyotes to their limits, as the Eagles flew past CSUSB.
Gigi Fierro November 16, 2019

The Eagles hosted the California State University, San Bernardino Coyotes on Nov. 16 at Chase Gymnasium. The afternoon had a rough start with the Eagles down two points, in a tug of war battle in the first quarter. However, Biola found their rhythm, becoming faster, stronger and more aggressive when...

Women’s basketball soars over Alaska Fairbanks

Senior guard Jelissa Puckett looks for a teammate to pass to during their game against Alaska Fairbanks on November 14th, 2019.
The Eagles found their first victory of the season after two back-to-back losses.
Gigi Fierro November 14, 2019

The Eagles hosted the University of Alaska Fairbanks on Nov. 14 at Chase Gymnasium. The starting five entered the night with an explosive 10-point lead as they dominated the court with their unbreakable zone defense, hard drives to the paint and strategic passing. UAF put up a hard fight in the second...

Women’s basketball drops home opener against CSULA

Women’s basketball drops home opener against CSULA
Junior forward Jazz Benn led the offense with 16 points against the Golden Eagles.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 8, 2019

Women’s basketball played their home opener against California State University, Los Angeles Friday afternoon. Despite a close game led by junior forward Jazz Benn, the Eagles lost 72-67. BENN KICKSTARTS OFFENSE The Eagles struggled early on in the first quarter, down by nine points within the first...

Women’s basketball comes up just short

Women’s basketball comes up just short
February 28, 2019

Biola returned to Chase Gymnasium on Thursday night for a matchup against Dominican University. The Eagles fought hard and stayed in the game for the entirety of the contest, but ultimately fell 67-61 to the Penguins. Read more on Biola Athletics

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific
Eagles’ late rally not enough in narrow loss to the Sharks.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

Women’s basketball played at home again on Saturday, taking on Hawaii Pacific University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles made a late push, coming within three points late, but the rally fell short as the Sharks came away with a 59-52 win. TOUGH HALF In the first quarter, the Eagles started off...

Women’s basketball struggles at home

Women’s basketball struggles at home
Benn leads on offense but the Eagles’ defense falls short against Hilo in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2019

Women’s basketball took on the University of Hawaii at Hilo at home in wake of a tough overtime loss last week. The Eagles were unable to strike back this week, suffering a 56-48 loss. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn was a highlight however, leading the offense with 17 points. In the first quarter,...

Women’s basketball loses in overtime

Women’s basketball loses in overtime
Eagles fall flat in overtime, resulting in tough defeat to CUI.
February 13, 2019

Biola women’s basketball hosted Concordia University Irvine at Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles fought hard, sending the game to overtime at 61 apiece, but then their shots went cold and CUI pulled away for a 72-63 win. Read more at Biola Athletics.  

Women’s basketball falls short in second Hawaiian matchup

a player jumps to make a shot against two others
Benn leads the Eagles offensively with four three-pointers in a loss at Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2019

Biola women’s basketball team struggled on Saturday afternoon at Hawaii Pacific University, losing 72-59. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn led the Eagles with 16 points and shot 50% from deep, converting four of her eight three-point attempts. The Eagles started the first period strong, as Benn and...

Women’s basketball blown out again in Cornerstone Cup matchup

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Eagles drop second loss to PacWest-leading Azusa Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 19, 2019

Biola traveled to archrival Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, hoping to return the favor against the Cougars following a rough loss at home to APU on Dec. 15. However, the script looked much the same as the earlier game, as the undefeated PacWest leaders picked up their 12th conference win with an...