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Baseball divides in Irvine

Baseball divides in Irvine
The Eagles took game one comfortably, 8-1, but fell apart in game two, getting swept 0-4 by the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2021

Biola baseball ventured south to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to take on the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles for a doubleheader. Off to a strong start, Biola took game one 8-1, but choked during game two, losing in a sweep, 0-4. FAST START The Eagles began game one with high energy....

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney
The women fell to APU 0-4 during the semifinals while the men defeated Metro State in a clean sweep, 4-0 in the consolation bracket.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2021

Biola tennis remains in Surprise, Ariz. for the PacWest Conference tournament. After a powerful win by the women and a tough loss by the men, the teams switched positions in Friday’s matches. The women lost 0-4 to Azusa Pacific University while the men defeated Metro State University, 4-0. SADDENED...

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak
The Eagles obliterate Azusa Pacific University in set five, 15-11.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Volleyball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their last game in the PacWest Conference on Thursday evening. The Eagles competed against the Cougars and wrapped up the season on a high, winning the match overall, 3-2. The leaders in last night’s game were redshirt freshman middle blocker Dani...

Baseball breaks through PLNU

Baseball breaks through PLNU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars in Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 20, 2021

Biola baseball has continued to regain their stature this season with two more wins that were secured after a two-game series against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles traveled down to San Diego, Calif. where they defeated the Cougars, 13-6 and 3-2. HARD HITTERS The Eagles started off hot...

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific
The Eagles took down APU in a two-series match up on Saturday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 20, 2021

Biola softball hosted rivals Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon in back-to-back games. The Eagles came out swinging in game one and were able to match the same energy in the second game, sweeping the Cougars 5-1 and 2-0. CATCHING FIRE Game one was essentially won in the beginning minutes,...

Men and women swim are named Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Champions

Coach Ryan Kauth jumping in the pool with the women's swim team after being announced the champions.
Biola brings home the first PCSC title in swim program history.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 19, 2021

Both men and women swim and dive teams headed to Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships on Wednesday, April 14. The three-day event took place in Irvine, Calif. at the Woollett Aquatic Center. Both Eagles teams placed No. 1 and were given the title of PCSC Champions. This title is...

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University
The Eagles won and lost by one point against the Cougars.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

Softball headed to their first doubleheader of the weekend against Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles played two away games Friday afternoon against the Cougars. Biola lost the first game, 2-3, but bounced back in game two winning, 7-6. Junior pitcher Paige Austin led the Eagles through Friday's...

Tennis taken down by HPU

Tennis taken down by HPU
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both took tough losses to Hawaii Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 17, 2021

Biola tennis hosted Hawaii Pacific University at the Biola Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon. With both the men and women hitting a rough patch in their seasons, the Eagles were eager to reverse their luck. However, the women did not show resolve, losing in a 0-4 sweep. The men put up a better fight,...

Oscar nominations reveal recognition of Asian American filmmakers

Oscar nominations reveal recognition of Asian American filmmakers
Asian Americans are breaking records, and this is just the beginning.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer April 15, 2021

Six Asian Americans have been nominated for the first time in Oscars history. From actors to directors, Asian Ameicans have remained active within the film industry, yet their hard work and dedication is only now beginning to be given some time in the limelight. In the past, Asian talent has most...

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions
The Eagles continue their winning streak as they move their overall standing, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 15, 2021

Volleyball returned home Wednesday afternoon to compete in their second to last game of the PacWest season against Concordia University Irvine. The women are currently on a five-game winning streak and were named the PacWest SoCal Pod Champions after Wednesday’s win against CUI, 3-1. The Eagles...

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University
The Eagles win against the Mustangs in a nonconference game, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Volleyball returned home Friday afternoon to compete against The Master's University Mustangs in a nonconference game. The women are currently on a four-game winning streak after annialiating the Mustangs, 3-1.  The Eagles totaled 52 kills, nine aces, 56 digs and nine aces in Friday’s game. The...

Baseball divides APU doubleheader

Right-handed pitcher  Brayden Englert battles California State University, San Bernadino.
The Eagles took game one with a grand-slam finish but left game two unfinished.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Biola baseball came out swinging at Eagles Diamond in their second doubleheader matchup against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars this weekend. Game one was won in thrilling fashion down to the last inning, 7-3, but game two was cut short as the game was suspended due to lightning. GAME ONE THRILLER Game...