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Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders
The Eagles go 4-0 against Chaminade to extend their winning streak to six games.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles continued to prevail over Chaminade University in the last day of their back-to-back doubleheader at Freedom Field on Tuesday night. Biola remained behind for most of the first game, but flipped the switch on the Silverswords late and pulled off the 5-4 walk-off win. The second game showed...

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win
Eagles soar past Lewis-Clark State with four straight singles victories.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles were back in action at home for the second consecutive day, taking on Lewis-Clark [ID] State College Tuesday. After losing the doubles point and the first singles match, the Eagles rattled off four straight wins to earn the 4-2 victory. At No.1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore...

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader
The Eagles took complete control of Chaminade in shutout second game win.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2019

The Eagles took on the Silverswords of Chaminade University in a doubleheader this Monday at Freedom Field. The night was all Eagles as they scraped by and won the first game, 3-2, but came right back with a newfound energy to win big in game two, 11-0. CLOSE CALL It was a slow start for both teams....

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo
Doubles point still crucial to Eagles’ 4-0 loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 25, 2019

Men’s tennis lost big to traveling University of Hawaii Hilo on Monday at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles quickly dropped the doubles matches and the singles could not fight back later on, losing 4-0. Sophomores Logan Blair and Quentin Lau lost 6-4 in the No. 1 doubles position in a tight match....

Women’s tennis rallies for 4-3 win

Women’s tennis rallies for 4-3 win
Eagles claim three straight singles matches for victory over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

Biola was back in action at home against University of Hawaii at Hilo on Monday. The Eagles fought through a grueling three-hour match, coming out on the right side of a thrilling 4-3 victory. IMPORTANT POINT The Eagles fell behind early in doubles, as the tandem of sophomores Lily Waterhouse and...

Baseball displays impressive offense in rout

Baseball displays impressive offense in rout
Eagles explode for 13 runs in dominant win over St. Katherine.
March 22, 2019

Biola hosted University of Saint Katherine at Eagles Diamond on Friday. The Eagles’ offense came to play, as seven players picked up at least one RBI, and the pitching staff shut down the Firebirds to pick up a shortened 13-0 win. Read more at Biola Athletics

Short term missions, long term ambassadors

Short term missions, long term ambassadors
Schuetze and Steiner argue the importance of relationally focused short term missions.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 20, 2019

Biola’s 2019 Missions Conference breakout sessions started off with a Q&A-style forum allowing Phil Steiner, president of Be 2 Live, and DJ Schuetze, director of Door of Faith Orphanage in Mexico, to explain the importance of short-term missions with an aim to create reciprocal relationships. Steiner...

Softball splits doubleheader against Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits doubleheader against Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles battle the Vulcans in their first doubleheader of the week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 20, 2019

Softball kicked off yet another doubleheader at Freedom Field against Hawaii Hilo University Tuesday night. Biola took the first win, 10-5, however, the Vulcans won the high-pressure contest in the second game, 11-3. EAGLES FLY HIGH The Eagles came out with a presence, putting them up 3-0 at the bottom...

Men’s golf soars to second place at Biola invite

Top-10 finishes from seniors Kyle McAbee and Austin Bishop lift Eagles above competition.
Tori Apodaca March 19, 2019

The temperature was not the only thing rising this week, as men’s golf brought the heat to the Biola Spring Invitational. With the program hosting a tournament for the first time, the men had an impressive second-place finish. Many of the Eagles had standout performances, but senior Kyle McAbee especially...

Women’s tennis takes tough loss at home

Women’s tennis takes tough loss at home
Wins come from singles but aren’t enough to take down Colorado Mesa.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 19, 2019

Biola women’s tennis fought in some close doubles matches, but lost against Colorado Mesa University came up big in singles to take the 4-2 team win on Monday afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center. On the doubles side, Biola’s No. 3 team of freshman Inez Diaz and junior Allison Torres won 6-4....

Men’s tennis takes heartbreaking loss after ruling change

Men’s tennis takes heartbreaking loss after ruling change
Eagles battle all the way to third set tiebreaker, but fall to Colorado Mesa.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

Biola returned home on Monday to take on Colorado Mesa University. The Eagles fought hard until the very end, but came out on the wrong side of a 4-3 loss that came down to a third set tiebreak. The match of the day came at No. 2 singles. After dropping the first set, sophomore Logan Blair responded...

Baseball drops two games at Point Loma

Baseball drops two games at Point Loma
Eagles blown out in the first game and lose heartbreaker in second.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

Baseball was back in action on Sunday for another doubleheader at Point Loma Nazarene University. The Sea Lions got the better of the Eagles in both games, winning 11-3 in the first and 7-4 in the second on a walk-off home run. SEA LIONS EXPLODE LATE Point Loma got on the board first with two runs...