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Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI
The Eagles lost their fourth match all season in a heartbreaker against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Women’s tennis traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to compete against the No. 20 nationally-ranked Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. Even with Biola being a solid team and making marks throughout the season, the Eagles were not able to overcome the dominance of CUI, losing 1-4. SINGLES...

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI
The Eagles could not bounce back, taking another 1-4 loss against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to Irvine, Calif. on Thursday afternoon to take on the No. 16 nationally-ranked Concordia University Golden Eagles. Coming off of a tough loss to the No. 8 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars just two days ago, Biola was hopeful for a turnaround in momentum. However, the Eagles...

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman
The Eagles fell to the Chapman University Panthers in a stunning 4-13 loss, adding to their three-game losing streak.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 8, 2021

Biola baseball has continued to struggle this season, falling to the Chapman University Panthers in Orange, Calif. on Wednesday night, 4-13.  SWING AND A MISS The Panthers came out roaring with a commanding first two innings. In the bottom of the first inning, Chapman was able to score two runs and...

Men’s tennis secure another win against Westmont

Men's tennis secure another win against Westmont
The Eagles are victorious over the Warriors, 6-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Biola men’s tennis redeemed themselves from last week's loss to Azusa Pacific University. On Thursday afternoon, the Eagles competed at home against the Westmont University Warriors and won all of their doubles matches and five of their singles matches.  The men came into their match swinging,...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men and women’s track and field have multiple top finishers at the Concordia University Irvine Team for Ely Invitational.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2021

Men and women's track and field competed at the Team for Ely and Titus Invite hosted by Concordia University Irvine. The men competed on Friday, March 26 and the women competed March 27. They competed among five other schools in over 50 events. JUMPING TO FIRST PLACE Freshman Justin Conklin had one...

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU
The men and women both took tough losses to the No. 8 and No. 9 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars, 0-4, 2-5.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 28, 2021

Biola’s men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to Azusa Pacific University to take on the nationally-ranked Cougars in what would end up being a disappointing afternoon. The men were left swept by APU, losing 0-4. The women had slightly better luck, but still found themselves short, losing 2-5. STUMPED...

Tennis sweeps Westmont

Tennis sweeps Westmont
Both the men and women dominated Westmont College, winning 4-0 and 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2021

Biola tennis ventured to Santa Barbara on Thursday afternoon to compete against Westmont University. With both the men and women at the event, the pressure was on to match each other’s energy, and the teams did not disappoint. The women finished first with an overall victory of 4-0, while the men followed...

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine in a scoreless PacWest loss, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola soccer traveled to Irvine, Calif. to make up a COVID-19 postponed game from earlier in the season against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. After losing to CUI back in February, Biola was looking for revenge in their final game of the shortened season. However, the Eagles went out...

Softball divided by APU

Softball divided by APU
The Eagles lost in a close game to Azusa Pacific University, but were able to shift the momentum and win game two, 4-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday afternoon to take on the Cougars in their first of two back-to-back doubleheaders. Game one was hard fought, but was taken by APU, 3-2. However, the Eagles were able to overcome their tough first game loss by winning the second matchup,...

Tennis battles Metro State University

Sophomore Alex Sedeno jumps to hit the ball during Biola's match against Metro State.
The men’s tennis team took a tough loss to the Roadrunners, 3-4, while the women found victory over MSU Denver, 5-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 23, 2021

Biola men’s and women’s tennis hosted the Metro State University Roadrunners at the Biola Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon. The men put up a good fight, but ultimately fell to MSU 3-4. The women bounced back for Biola and produced a win for the Eagles, 5-2. MEN SWIPED The men found one victory...

Women’s swim finish at No.14

Women’s swim finish at No.14
Grace Kling, Meghan Tolman, and Kolya Vos all placed in the Top 10 at the NCAA Division II Championships.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 21, 2021

Biola women’s swim went undefeated in their season, and three amazing women received an invite to compete at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships in Birmingham, Ala.  FRESHMAN ON FIRE The competition started for Biola on Thursday, March 18 when sophomore Kolya Vos competed in the...

Baseball crumbles to APU

Junior catcher #9 Ben Smith in position.
The Eagles could not keep up with the steller offense of Azusa Pacific University, losing both doubleheaders.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 20, 2021

The Eagles traveled into rival territory to finish out the backend of two doubleheaders against Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon. Biola lost both games to the Cougars yesterday and continued to struggle against APU’s offense today, losing both games, 3-11, 3-15. PROMISING START Game...