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Softball squeezes by in back-to-back victories

Softball squeezes by in back-to-back victories
The Eagles extend their winning streak to seven after doubleheader victories over Concordia University-Portland.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 29, 2020

Biola softball entered into a two-game series against Concordia University-Portland on Saturday morning at Freedom Field. BU was still riding on the energy that granted them five previous wins going into today's game. The momentum carried on, as the Eagles found themselves on the right side of the 5-4,...

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak
The Eagles continue their dominance with two victories over Hawaii Hilo.
Joey Mistretta February 29, 2020

As spring break begins at Biola University and many students are leaving for vacation, the Biola Baseball team traveled to Hawaii on what they are calling a “business trip.” After winning five straight games going into Friday’s contest, the Eagles were looking to continue their hot streak against...

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names
Both the men and women controlled the Hawks in back-to-back victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 28, 2020

Eagles’ tennis hosted Holy Names University on Friday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women set the tone, shutting out Holy Names in a clean 7-0 sweep. The men followed with the same intensity, winning their game 5-2. LOCKED IN The women’s doubles matches were controlled...

Men’s basketball on three-game winning streak

Senior guard Marquise Mosley jumps to make the basket.
The Eagles have secured a spot in the PacWest Tournament after their victory over Fresno Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 24, 2020

Men’s basketball traveled to Fresno on Monday night to take on the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles commanded the first half, and even with a couple slip-ups in the second, found a way to clench the victory, 77-22. With just one more regular season game left, BU has taken the final spot...

Women’s basketball clenches victory over FPU

Senior guard Jelissa Puckett dribbles the ball around her opponent.
The Eagles rose to No. 2 in the PacWest conference with a win over Fresno Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 24, 2020

Women’s basketball secured a clutch win in the fourth against Fresno Pafcific University Monday evening on the Sunbirds’ homecourt, 61-56. The Eagles’ victory tonight places them at the second seed in the PacWest conference with just one game left in the regular season. Senior guard Tatum Brimley...

Track and field seals two school records

Two members of Biola's track team run the relay.
The Eagles excelled at the Westmont Sunshine Open and Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Men’s and women’s track and field had an exciting weekend full of impressive times. The men travelled to Santa Barbara, California on Friday to compete in the Westmont Sunshine Open & Combined Events. They then met the women’s team in Claremont, California for the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers....

Women’s tennis sinks to Fresno Pacific

Sophomore Ines Diaz Gomez prepares to hit the ball.
The Eagles lost to FPU after struggles in the singles matches proved their downfall.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Women’s tennis traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday afternoon in a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles secured two of the doubles points, but found ultimate defeat in the singles, winning only one of the six matches, resulting in the overall 2-5 loss. STRUGGLES...

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships
After placing third, the team now prepares for the NCAA championships.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor February 16, 2020

Biola swim and dive traveled to the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships in Los Angeles for a four-day competition. Both Biola men and women’s teams completed their final championship conference in third place, the men scoring a total of 1,378 points and women with 1,018 points.  DAY...

Grab your brooms! Biola completes the four-game sweep of UCCS

Grab your brooms! Biola completes the four-game sweep of UCCS
The Eagles dominated on the mound and hit when it counted on Saturday.
Joey Mistretta February 15, 2020

Biola baseball was back at it again on Saturday, finishing their series with University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions with another two games. After showing no love on Valentine’s Day with a sweep of the doubleheader, the Eagles looked to do the same in these games. The Eagles looked to...

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both faced defeat in tough losses to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 14, 2020

Biola tennis took to Irvine, California on Thursday evening where both the men and women faced a strong Concordia University Irvine team. The men kept the overall score close by winning all three of the doubles matches, but fell to the feet of their victors in the singles matches, where they were outplayed...

Women’s basketball takes Chaminade by a thread

Freshman forward Madi Chang dribbles the ball around her opponent from Chaminade University on February 13th, 2020.
The Eagles hang on to beat the Silverswords in the remaining minutes of a thrilling five-point victory.
Gigi Fierro February 14, 2020

Women’s basketball hosted Chaminade University of Honolulu at Chase Gymnasium Thursday evening. Despite struggling in the first half from a slow start to the zone defense, the Eagles regained their communication and finished the half strong. Carrying this momentum into the second half, Biola became...

APU takes Eagles tennis down

Senior Derek James gets ready to hit the ball from his opponents.
Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams found defeat at the hands of the rival Azusa Pacific Cougars.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 11, 2020

Biola tennis hosted Azusa Pacific University on Monday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The men kept it close against a strong APU team, but ultimately fell just one point shy of Azusa, 3-4. Women’s tennis struggled in both their doubles and singles, getting swept 0-7. EXPERIENCED...