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Women’s soccer ties conference champion PLNU on senior night

Senior Forward, Sarah Jeffries, blocks her opponent from Point Loma Nazarene University on November 13th, 2019.
Thirteen seniors say goodbye to a legacy in last conference home game.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2019

Women’s soccer played their final home game of the season at Al Barbour field on Wednesday night. The women’s soccer program celebrated 13 seniors at senior night as they took on Point Loma Nazarene University. After a tight game which included two overtime periods, the match ended in a 0-0 tie.  HIGH...

Women’s soccer extends win streak to seven against Hawaii Hilo

Senior Collie Martin tries to steal the ball from her opponent.
After a tough match, the Eagles won 1-0 at home, earning them seven consecutive wins.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 26, 2019

Women’s soccer managed to bring their win streak to seven after they beat Hawaii Hilo at home. The game was tough, but sophomore midfielder Katelyn Penner rose to the occasion, scoring the sole goal for Biola.  Senior defender Colie Martin felt the pressure as soon as the clock started, trying...

Women’s soccer takes second victory in a row at home

Senior Madyson Brown looks for a teammate to pass to.
The Eagles beat Notre Dame de Namur with second-half determination.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

Women’s soccer won their second PacWest conference home match on Saturday afternoon against Notre Dame de Namur University. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez was the difference for the offense in the second half, as the Eagles walked away with a 2-1 win.  Senior defender Colie Martin started out...

Women’s soccer beats Academy of Art University at home

Senior Forward Annmarie Alvarez dribbles the ball down the field.
Senior defender Madyson Brown broke a program record for most minutes played in a career.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2019

After several away matches, women’s soccer won their first home game of PacWest play against Academy of Art University, 2-0. Sophomore midfielder Katelyn Penner scored the first goal of the match and the second was counted as an own goal. Senior defender Madyson Brown established a program record with...

Women’s soccer tops Dominican University

Senior Forward, Sarah Yang, gets ready to kick the ball into the goal.
Senior goalkeeper Christina Rodriguez breaks program record for the cleanest sheets in school history.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 12, 2019

Women’s soccer went north to take on Dominican University of California Saturday afternoon and continued their winning streak by topping the Penguins 1-0. Senior goalkeeper Christina Rodriguez made program history for the cleanest sheets after today’s shutout. Dominican started the match strong,...

Women’s soccer earns big win against Holy Names

Senior Alyssa Chaves punts the ball.
Seniors lead the way offensively, shutting out the Hawks by three goals.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 10, 2019

Women’s soccer traveled to Oakland, California to take on Holy Names University on Thursday evening, coming out with a win, 3-0. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez and senior defender Colie Martin combined for seven shots on goal. From the first whistle, the Eagles had high energy and peppered Holy...

Women’s soccer tops rival Concordia Irvine

Freshman defender Madi Reeves moves in, in attempt to take the ball from her opponent.  During the October 2, 2019 match against Concordia University Irvine.
Eagles come out on top from a second half goal.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 2, 2019

Women’s soccer looked to compete at a high level on Wednesday afternoon against Concordia University Irvine before PacWest matches begin. Scrappy play led to a one goal win from first-time scorer freshman midfielder Halie Jamir.  The first half began with high energy from both teams, splitting...

Women’s soccer bounces back in Portland

Women’s soccer bounces back in Portland
After a loss to Seattle Pacific earlier this week, the Eagles won 2-0 against Concordia Portland University last night.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 15, 2019

Biola women’s soccer played their second game in the Pacific Northwest against Concordia Portland University and won 2-0 Saturday afternoon. The Eagles came out strong after a heartbreaking loss to Seattle Pacific University earlier this week. The defense only allowed two shots in the first half...

Women’s soccer sinks lower in standings

Women’s soccer sinks lower in standings
The Eagles lost in Seattle to a penalty, 1-0.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 12, 2019

Biola women’s soccer traveled north to Seattle, Washington to take on Seattle Pacific University on Thursday at 4 p.m. Both sides showed resilient defense but SPU took the game 1-0 with a penalty kick.  Junior goalkeeper Briana Ruelas guided Biola’s defense early on with several saves. Directly...

Women’s soccer drops season opener against Cal State LA

Senior forward Sarah Yang dribbles ball past her opponents.
Senior Colie Martin scored the lone goal for the Eagles in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 5, 2019

Biola women’s soccer opened their NCAA Division II season with a 2-1 loss at home against California State University, Los Angeles on Thursday at 7 p.m. EAGLES LEAD IN FIRST HALF CSULA started the game pressing Biola’s defense, yet shots came from both sides for the first 25 minutes. With 20 minutes...

Women’s soccer loses in overtime heartbreaker

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
Eagles finish season with gut-wrenching loss to Dominican at the end of overtime.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

Women’s soccer kicked off their final game of the year Saturday on a beautiful night at Al Barbour field, taking on Dominican University. After battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation, the Penguins headed home a free kick in the last seconds of the first overtime to take the victory 2-1. “We had...

Women’s soccer dominates Holy Names in victory

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles use a trio of first half goals to earn 3-0 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Women’s soccer returned home for a PacWest matchup against Holy Names University on a beautiful Thursday night, and the Eagles got a much-needed conference win led by three first half goals, including two from junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez. “I knew we had a lot of heart and it felt really good...