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Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific

Women’s basketball falls short against Hawaii Pacific
Eagles’ late rally not enough in narrow loss to the Sharks.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

Women’s basketball played at home again on Saturday, taking on Hawaii Pacific University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles made a late push, coming within three points late, but the rally fell short as the Sharks came away with a 59-52 win. TOUGH HALF In the first quarter, the Eagles started off...

Men’s tennis handles Whittier College

Men’s tennis handles Whittier College
Eagles sweep doubles and singles play in victory over the Poets.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

Men’s tennis returned to the Biola Tennis Center on Saturday to take on Whittier College. The Eagles dominated in every facet of the game to take down the Poets 5-0. Biola got off to a quick start in doubles as the No. 3 pairing of freshman Ian Nieh and Edwyn Ramos took home a quick 6-1 win. At...

Softball loses doubleheader at Concordia

Junior catcher Kayla Neff swings at a pitch during the Eagles' game against Cal State San Marcos on Feb. 10. The game was eventually suspended due to rain.
Eagles swept on the road despite late comeback in second game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Softball traveled to nearby Concordia University Irvine on Friday looking to establish themselves as the better Eagles in the start of PacWest competition. However, the other Eagles from Irvine got the better of Biola, sweeping the doubleheader with a 3-0 shutout and 5-4 walk-off win. In game one...

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball
Eagles lose by six to the Silverswords.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Men’s basketball faced Chaminade University of Honolulu for a second time this season on Thursday at home. During the their first matchup, the Eagles lost 58-82 in Hawaii. This game was much closer, but Biola still took the loss, 84-78. The Eagles started strong during the first seven minutes with...

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Connor Kostecka

Sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka leads off first base during the Eagles' 14-3 loss against Hope International University on Feb. 19.
The sophomore shortstop helped key the Eagles’ offense in a two-game sweep of San Diego Christian.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

After biding his time as a freshman last year, sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka has stepped into a starting role this year for the Eagles, taking the place of longtime starter Ricky Perez. So far, Kostecka has been up to the challenge, hitting extremely well for Biola and helping the Eagles to a sweep...

Baseball roughed up again by Hope International

Freshman catcher Caleb Watson (left) greets freshman catcher Andrew Buglino (left) during the Eagles' 14-3 loss to Hope International University on Feb. 19.
Eagles lose by 11 runs to Royals for the second time this season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

Baseball traveled to Hope International University on Tuesday hoping for a better result than their 11-0 drubbing at the hands of the Royals in their first game of the season. However, the narrative remained much the same as HIU won by 11 runs yet again in a 14-3 victory over the Eagles. Biola got...

Baseball wins rain-shortened game

Baseball wins rain-shortened game
Eagles post 10 runs in less than six innings for win over San Diego Christian.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 18, 2019

Biola took on San Diego Christian College at Eagles Diamond on Monday for their second home game against the Hawks in three days. The Eagles jumped on top early, then notched five runs in the sixth inning before the game was called in the middle of the inning due to rain. The final score of the shortened...

Swim and dive breaks records in championship meet

Swim and dive breaks records in championship meet
Young swimmers lead the way for Biola in four-day meet.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 17, 2019

Swim and dive competed in a four-day conference championship meet at the Splash! Aquatic Center beginning Wednesday. The Eagles competed successfully each day, breaking several university records and bringing home high individual finishes. A short day one focused primarily on relays highlighted by...

Softball splits six in Tucson

Softball splits six in Tucson
The Eagles recorded their first victories in the Nikki Udria era over a weekend in Arizona.
Joel Ashor and Austin Green February 16, 2019

Softball headed to Tucson, Arizona to compete in the two-day DII Cactus Classic on Friday and Saturday, splitting their six games there with three wins and three losses. The Eagles recorded their first wins under new head coach Nikki Udria after they lost two close games against Hope International University...

Baseball erupts for nine runs in comeback win

Baseball erupts for nine runs in comeback win
Offense heats up late as Eagles take down San Diego Christian at home.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 16, 2019

Baseball returned home for their second home game of the season on Saturday against San Diego Christian College. Biola fell behind 4-0 early, but an offensive explosion that started in the fifth inning gave the Eagles a 9-5 comeback win. SLOW START The Eagles’ bats struggled to string together hits...

Baseball ushers in new era under Justin Duarte

Baseball ushers in new era under Justin Duarte
Eagles are forced to adjust quickly to a new head of the program.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). A new season of baseball has arrived at Biola, and with it comes a major change in the program. Following the sudden resignation of former head coach Jay Sullenger, who coached the Eagles for five seasons, Biola must now transition to...

Men’s basketball loses nail-biter at Fresno Pacific

Men’s basketball loses nail-biter at Fresno Pacific
Eagles fight hard but lose close battle on the road.
Joey Mistretta February 15, 2019

Men’s basketball headed north to take on Fresno Pacific University on Thursday. The Eagles came into the game sixth in the PacWest, three spots ahead of conference rival FPU, which sat at ninth overall. This was an important game for Biola as they could reach a 9-8 record. Biola took the Sunbirds...