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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...

Women’s basketball takes down NDNU

Women’s basketball takes down NDNU
The Eagles’ commitment to their full-court press aided their victory of 42-33.
Gigi Fierro January 24, 2020

Biola hosted the Notre Dame De Namur University women’s basketball team at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday evening. The Eagles came out with lots of energy and intensity and NDNU had plenty to match. Basket for basket, aggressive fouls and small one-point leads left the crowds on the edge of their seats...

Men’s basketball falls short to Azusa

Men’s basketball falls short to Azusa
The Eagles face defeat to rivals Azusa Pacific University in a tough loss in the Cornerstone Cup.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 19, 2020

Men’s basketball journeyed to Azusa Pacific University on Saturday night to battle it out against their long-standing rivals for the Cornerstone Cup. The Cougars, a strong scoring team, shot 53.4% from the floor, granting them leverage over the Eagles. Biola was able to muster up a lead twice during...

Women’s basketball struggles against APU

Women’s basketball struggles against APU
The Eagles took a 39-point loss against rivals Azusa Pacific University, who dominated the Eagles, 85-46.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 18, 2020

Women’s basketball entered into Azusa Pacific University territory on Saturday evening to compete in yet another rivalry matchup in the Cornerstone Cup. The Eagles, who were previously No. 2 in the PacWest conference, fell hard to the Cougars, losing by nearly 40 points, 46-85. The blowout has pushed...

Men’s basketball defeated by Concordia

Men’s basketball defeated by Concordia
The Eagles fought back late in the game with a 20-8 run but were insufficient in producing a victory, falling 61-69 to CUI.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 17, 2020

Men’s basketball traveled south to take on Concordia University, Irvine in a grueling matchup against the Golden Eagles on Thursday night. CUI’s defense remained unchecked and unmatched by Biola, who were held to an icy 5.9% shooting from three-point territory on 1-17 attempts. BU finally found a...