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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 14, 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 13, 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...

Women’s tennis claims victory over Western New Mexico

Women’s tennis claims victory over Western New Mexico
Eagles ride past the Mustangs in 4-1 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

Following a busy spring break, women’s tennis returned to the Biola Tennis Center to take on Western New Mexico University on Monday. The Eagles played excellent tennis, claiming a convincing 4-1 victory over the Mustangs. “I thought we played awesome. I think it was our best match of the year...

Baseball picks up first PacWest win in thriller

Eagles win over Hilo in wild extra inning contest.
March 2, 2019

Baseball continued play at University of Hawaii at Hilo on Friday, looking to notch their first PacWest win. The Eagles did just that, roaring back from an early 4-0 deficit to force extra innings and claiming the 9-6 victory after they broke through for three runs in the 12th. Read more at Biola...

Softball splits doubleheader at Holy Names

Softball splits doubleheader at Holy Names
Eagles pick up their first conference win over the Hawks.
March 1, 2019

Softball headed north to take on Holy Names University in a doubleheader on Friday. The Eagles came away with a 2-1 victory in a defensive struggle to start the day, but lost a thrilling game, 6-5, on a walk-off wild pitch. Read more at Biola Athletics.  

Big second half leads men’s basketball to win

Big second half leads men's basketball to win
Eagles pick up their second straight victory over Dominican.
March 1, 2019

Men’s basketball took on Dominican University in a PacWest conference matchup at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday. The Eagles ran away in the second half to finish with a big 60-50 win. Read more at Biola Athletics