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Track and Field take sixth and seventh at PLNU

Track and Field take sixth and seventh at PLNU
The Eagles set multiple personal bests and top finishes in San Diego.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2019

Men’s and women’s track and field took to San Diego where they competed in the Ross and Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet at Point Loma Nazarene University on Saturday. The women’s team finished in sixth place out of 14 teams, while the men finished in seventh place out of 12 teams. Freshman...

Women’s tennis drops match at Point Loma

Women’s tennis drops match at Point Loma
Eagles lose to experienced SeaLions team 4-0.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 17, 2019

Following three consecutive home matches, Biola traveled to San Diego on Saturday to take on Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles dropped the match by a score of 4-0 to a talented SeaLions squad. At No. 1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and freshman Esther Lee fell by a final score of 6-2. At No....

Penor finds her stroke

After a slow day-one outing, Sami Penor moves up 25 spots on the leaderboard in the final round, leading the Eagles to a fifth-place finish.
Tori Apodaca March 16, 2019

Women’s golf hit the green at the Augustana Spring Fling in Palm Desert, California for a two-day competition. After the first day of competition, the Eagles sat in fourth place of the 10-team field. But during the final round on Friday, the women improved by eight strokes and finished in fifth place. Sophomore...

Baseball splits doubleheader at Point Loma

Baseball splits doubleheader at Point Loma
Eagles lose game one, but come back strong for game two win against the Sea Lions.
March 16, 2019

Biola was on the road on Friday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in a doubleheader. In game one, the Eagles lost 6-4 in a back and forth affair, but they came back strong with a 6-1 win in game two. Read more on Biola Athletics

Getting involved is worth the sacrifice

Getting involved is worth the sacrifice
Before you graduate, take advantage of the many opportunities you have to grow yourself and impact Biola’s campus.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). On March 12, the United States Department of Justice brought criminal charges against 50 people involved in a scheme to get undeserving students from wealthy families into expensive, competitive colleges. Reaction to the news on...

Men’s tennis knocks off Rochester

Men’s tennis knocks off Rochester
Eagles hand Yellowjackets first defeat of the season in 4-2 victory.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

Biola was back at home yet again for a matchup against 9-0 Rochester University on Thursday afternoon. At the end of the day, it was the Eagles who prevailed, breaking the Yellowjackets’ undefeated streak with an impressive 4-2 win. No. 2 doubles got Biola off to a good start with a convincing...

Women’s tennis beats Dominican in close game

Women’s tennis beats Dominican in close game
The Eagles defeat Penguins in a nerve-racking 4-3 win.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 13, 2019

The Eagles competed at home for a third consecutive day on Wednesday against Dominican University. Biola gained the upper hand against the Penguins, winning two of the three doubles matches and three of the six singles matches to claim the 4-3 victory. Once again, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Tennis’ Esther Lee

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Tennis’ Esther Lee
The sophomore soared to back-to-back victories this past week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 13, 2019

Women’s tennis is halfway through their 2019 season with a winning record at 5-4. Sophomore Esther Lee has been showing her strength by stepping up in tough matches and displaying consistency throughout the season, but has begun to peak in the recent weeks. Lee was able to lead her team to a big...

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU
The Eagles dominated the first game, but were taken by surprise in the second.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles hosted a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University at Freedom Field on Tuesday. Just one day prior, Biola swept Hawaii Pacific in another doubleheader. This time around, the Eagles easily won the first game 2-0, but took a surprising loss in the final game, 8-6. POWERFUL PITCHING The...

Angelo State takes down women’s tennis

Angelo State takes down women’s tennis
Eagles beaten soundly in 4-0 defeat against the Rambelles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles competed for the second straight day on Tuesday, hosting Angelo State University. The Rambelles got the better of the Eagles, claiming the doubles point and three quick singles wins for the 4-0 victory. The bright spot of the day came from No. 1 doubles, when the pairing of junior Lauren...

Softball sweeps past HPU

Softball sweeps past HPU
Eagles win doubleheader over the Sharks.
March 11, 2019

Softball returned to action at home on Monday, taking on Hawaii Pacific University in a PacWest doubleheader. In the first game, the Eagles got off to a strong start in the first inning with four runs, which was all they would need for a 4-0 win. In game two, Biola claimed a comeback 6-2 win after falling...

Men’s tennis takes last-second loss

Men’s tennis takes last-second loss
Eagles fall just short against Western New Mexico.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

The Eagles returned to the Biola Tennis Center on Monday, taking on Western New Mexico University. In a hard-fought battle that came down to the last match, Biola fell 4-3 to the Mustangs. In doubles, the Eagles got off on the right foot with senior David Garcia and freshman Edwyn Ramos claiming a...