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Men’s Soccer blown out again, goes 0-2 in PacWest preseason

Biola Men's Soccer huddles up during their game against Point Loma on Sept. 19. Courtesy of Adam Washington/Biola Athletics
The Eagles have been outscored 8-1 against conference opponents so far.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 22, 2018

Biola men’s soccer headed down to Irvine, Calif. Saturday looking for some major improvement after a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday. They instead found very little, and became the victims of an Eagle-on-Eagle drubbing as Concordia University Irvine blew out Biola...

SGA Rundown: proposals lay groundwork to bring back campus traditions

The new SGA logo
Discussion about Alpha’s Candyland and Deck the Haven along with a visit from Chief Ojeisekhoba highlight the senate’s first open proposal day.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 21, 2018

The Student Government Association senate had its first open proposal day of the 2018-19 school year Thursday. Representatives of three well-known campus communities took advantage of the opportunity, and SGA president Sierra McCoy added an internal proposal formed in conjunction with Biola Athletics....

Volleyball loses in five sets

Biola Volleyball
Eagles break win streak after faltering against Hawaii Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Riding a three-game win streak, volleyball returned to action looking to continue their winning ways against Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday. Biola came out just on the wrong side of a thrilling five-setter, losing the final set 18-16. FORCING A FIFTH In...

Women’s Soccer loses tough nailbiter

Photo by Thecla Li/ THE CHIMES
Eagles fall in close match to Point Loma in defensive game.
September 19, 2018

Biola women’s soccer took on conference foe Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday in a PacWest preseason match. The Eagles fought throughout, but in the end fell 1-0 on a late Sea Lions goal. Read more on Biola Athletics

Men’s golf opens final season

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Eagles finish eighth in first invitational.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 19, 2018

Biola men’s golf opened its final season of play Monday and Tuesday at the California State Invitational hosted by California Lutheran University at Olivas Links golf course in Ventura, Calif. They finished eighth overall out of twelve teams that competed at the invitational. The 11 other schools...

Volleyball heats up for third straight sweep

Biola volleyball players celebrate a point during their sweep of Chaminade University on Sept. 17, 2018. Photo by Aaron Zhang/THE CHIMES
Eagles ride strong offensive play to straight-set win over previously unbeaten Chaminade.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

Biola volleyball returned to La Mirada, Calif. Monday for the first of four straight games at Chase Gymnasium, facing off against PacWest foe Chaminade University. The Silverswords entered the game undefeated on the season, but the Eagles handed them their first loss with a dominating sweep for their...

Early goal leads to women’s soccer victory

Junior forward Sarah Jeffries handles the ball during the Eagles' game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Aug. 30, 2018. Courtesy George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles shut down Seattle Pacific, and lone goal holds up for the win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

On a beautiful Saturday night at Al Barbour Field, Biola women’s soccer took on Seattle Pacific University, and the team’s defense backed up junior forward Sarah Jeffries’ goal for the 1-0 Eagles victory. The lone score of the game came early in the first half, when junior forward Annmarie...

Game of shadows: Men’s soccer battles for afternoon tie

Senior defender Alejandro Pelayo (29) falls backwards as his header flies past the opposing goalie during the Eagles' game agains Fort Hayes (Kan.) State University on Sept. 15. Photo by Austin Green/THE CHIMES
The Eagles remained knotted with Fort Hayes State after a defensively dominated matchup.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 15, 2018

The shadows grew longer throughout the afternoon, but the scoreboard rarely changed as Biola men’s soccer tied at one goal apiece with Fort Hays (Kan.) State University at Al Barbour Field on Saturday. Despite falling short of a win, the Eagles (2-2-1) remain undefeated at home in 2018. “Our guys...

Two days, two PacWest sweeps for volleyball

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
Eagles win in straight sets against Holy Names.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

Biola volleyball took on Holy Names University in a road PacWest matchup on Friday, and the Eagles shone from start to finish, picking up their second sweep in as many days. In the first set, both teams came out strong, with sophomore middle blocker Bekah Roth tallying three early kills. The Eagles...

Volleyball earns second sweep of the year

Senior digs a ball out during the Eagles' volleyball game
The Eagles down Academy of Art in straight-set victory.
September 15, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Academy of Art University on Friday, and Biola came away with a decisive sweep of the Urban Knights in a PacWest matchup. Read more on Biola Athletics

Firing until the finish: men’s soccer grabs last-minute victory

Senior midfielder Kousei Mattox (25) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat Northwest Nazarene University on Sept. 13, 2018. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles stun Nighthawks at the end in an instant classic.
Alex Brouwer, Reporter September 14, 2018

In an absolute thriller, Biola men’s soccer beat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday thanks to senior midfielder Kousei Mattox. The team co-captain rifled home the winner in the 89th minute to secure the 3-2 win for the Eagles. A CAPTAIN’S CONTRIBUTION With the game tied at two, Mattox...

SGA Rundown: Changes coming to SGA Hour

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Pingpong polling and changes to OCC’s approach headline this week’s senate meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 13, 2018

The Student Government Association senate voted on its first internal proposal of the year during Thursday’s meeting while discussing several changes to SGA hour. These changes include a new polling system, some changes to location and table setups and a revamped approach for the off campus communities....