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Men’s basketball continues losing streak

Men’s basketball continues losing streak
The Eagles came up short in a four-point loss to Holy Names University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 7, 2020

Men’s basketball traveled north to Oakland, California on Thursday evening to take on Holy Names University in a tight PacWest matchup. Junior guard Michael Bagatourian led the way for the Eagles, tallying 24 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bagatourian was perfect from behind the free-throw...

Softball holds on for the win

Senior catcher, Kayla Neff, gets ready to hit the ball.
The Lady Eagles’ offense returned to form on Sunday.
Joey Mistretta February 2, 2020

Biola softball traveled to San Marcos on Sunday, Feb 2. for a matchup against the California State University, San Marcos Cougars. The Eagles came into the game with a 2-2 record after winning their first two games but dropping their last two contests. Biola was hoping to get their offense going as they...

Athletics “Week of Giving” raises over $43,000

Athletics “Week of Giving” raises over $43,000
The cross country, track and field team had the most donors during the inaugural week-long event.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 2, 2020

The Biola Athletics inaugural “Week of Giving” ended on Feb. 1 with the Cornerstone Cup. Each team under Athletics competed to raise funds, resulting in over $43,000 collectively and over 840 donations. BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS The cross country team had the most donors, with 140 for the men’s...

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier
The Eagles were near perfect in every match, the women sweeping Whitter 9-0 and the men winning 8-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 1, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis began their 2020 season off with a bang as they each had total control over Whittier College on Saturday morning. The women’s team swept the Poets in all three doubles matches and all six singles, earning them the monstrous 9-0 victory. The men’s team followed closely...

Baseball wins in dramatic fashion

Baseball wins in dramatic fashion
The Eagles complete a three-game sweep of Cal State Monterey Bay with a 10-9 walk-off victory at home!
Joey Mistretta February 1, 2020

On Saturday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m, Biola baseball was looking to continue their early season momentum, coming off their opening day double-header win against the California State University Monterey Bay Otters. It was a back-and-forth game between the Eagles and the Otters, which ended with some late game...

Softball drops both games in double-header

Softball drops both games in double-header
While playing in the Concordia Kickoff Classic, the Eagles took back-to-back losses.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 1, 2020

Biola softball continued their run of games in the Concordia Kickoff Classic this Saturday, Feb. 1. The Eagles had a double-header on the schedule against Cal State Dominguez Hills and California State University, Chico, however were unable to continue their two-game win streak. TOUGH DAY In the first...

Baseball dominates doubleheader against CSU Monterey Bay

Baseball grabs two early wins against California State University, Monterey Bay.
The Eagles open their 2020 season with early 8-3 and 6-3 victory at home.
Gigi Fierro February 1, 2020

Eagles baseball opened their 2020 season with a doubleheader against California State University, Monterey Bay on Jan. 31. Biola’s energy made the afternoon fly by when BU secured the first victory over Monterey Bay, 8-3. The second game was left unfinished and resumed play on Saturday morning to complete...

Softball sweeps start of Concordia Kickoff Classic

Softball sweeps start of Concordia Kickoff Classic
Biola softball sparked their season opener with two shutout wins over Stanislaus State and CSU East Bay.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 31, 2020

Biola softball began their 2020 season in Irvine, California on Friday morning where they soared to double victories in the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles brought home a 8-0 win against Stanislaus State in just five innings courtesy of the run-rule. BU continued to dominate in their second matchup...

Men’s basketball chokes against Point Loma

Men’s basketball chokes against Point Loma
The Eagles’ nine-game home winning streak ends in a tough loss to PLNU, 50-71.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

Men’s basketball hosted Point Loma Nazarene University for the second time on Wednesday evening. During their second matchup against PLNU this season, the Eagles looked to extend their nine-game home winning streak. Biola kept the game close for the first 10 minutes but let the game slip away and took...

Women’s basketball soars over Dominican

Women’s basketball soars over Dominican
The Eagles show why Penguins cannot fly after today’s victory of 70-58.
Gigi Fierro January 25, 2020

Biola hosted the Dominican University of California women’s basketball team at Chase Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. The Eagles struggled in the beginning to face the Penguins on man-to-man defense. However, they quickly found their rhythm and started making shots. The team’s communication, passing...

49ers Super Bowl extra special for head coach’s nanny

Dale Gustafson passed down the 49er's spirit to daughter Anna Gustafson.
Junior Anna Gustafson got a front-row seat to San Francisco’s magical season as a nanny for the Shanahan family.
Austin Green and Andi Basista January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). At first glance, junior intercultural studies major Anna Gustafson seems like a typical Biola student. She owns a Disneyland pass and met her best friends on her dorm floor. She is passionate about Mock Rock, having led the Men of Honor...

Men’s basketball bounces back against NDNU

Men’s basketball bounces back against NDNU
The Eagles defense shut down Notre Dame De Namur University, sending BU to a blowout win, 74-53.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 24, 2020

Men’s basketball welcomed Notre Dame De Namur University into Chase Gymnasium on Thursday evening seeking to extend their perfect winning streak at home (8-0). After back-to-back road losses to Concordia University Irvine and Azusa Pacific University, the Eagles came into the matchup with a positive...