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The Chimes

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...

Women’s basketball crushes APU Cougars

Graduate guard Aysia Johnson takes a shot.
Eagles beat Azusa 79-72.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 11, both Biola’s men and women basketball teams welcomed the Azusa Pacific teams to La Mirada. The women won a thriller and triumphed 79-72 while the men fell 75-64.  WOMEN CLING TO LEAD LATE Through three quarters of the game, the Eagles dominated the Cougars, outscoring them...

Lawsuit aims to block loan forgiveness for millions

Six states filed a lawsuit to block student loan relief funds.
Borrowers can still continue to apply for the relief.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2022

Just days after the loan forgiveness application went live, six states — Arkansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina — filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop the relief. The six Republican states’ effort to block the relief was one of many attempts to block the relief funds —...

Women’s volleyball shuts down Sunbirds

Freshman defensive specialist Bri Bellfi dives to bump the volleyball.
Eagles win ninth straight set in a row.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 16, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Fresno Pacific joined the Eagles in Chase Gymnasium for an exhibition match. The Eagles, who have been on fire lately after winning their last two games in a row, continued their streak. They swept the Sunbirds 3-0 in an overall lopsided performance. Biola had swept their last two...

Biola falls to Holy Names

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster leaps into the air to set the ball.
Eagles lose 3-1 to the Hawks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

Biola University’s women’s volleyball team lost 3-1 on the road at Holy Names Wednesday night. The loss drops the Eagles’ overall record to 9-8 and 6-4 in the PacWest. Biola currently sits fifth in the league standings.  HOLY NAMES DEFENDS HOME COURT Holy Names captured the first set against...

Women’s volleyball cruises to 3-0 sweep over Hawaii Pacific

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe jumps to spike the ball.
Eagles win back-to-back games.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

On Saturday Oct. 1, Biola welcomed Hawaii Pacific to Chase Gymnasium. The Eagles were coming off of a bounceback 3-1 win against Hawaii Hilo, following a couple losses in a row. In this game, Biola swept the Sharks 3-0 in a dominant home performance and improved their record to 9-7 overall.   ALL...

Biola shines early, but ultimately falls to the Sea Lions

Redshirt junior outside hitter Dominique Kirton sets up to bump the ball.
Women’s volleyball loses 3-1 at Point Loma.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer September 24, 2022

On Friday Sept. 23, Biola’s women's volleyball team went into Point Loma riding a three-game winning streak. There were high hopes for a team that only had one loss in this season, but the Sea Lions prevailed. Despite taking the first set, Biola lost the following three, resulting in defeat 3-1. Women’s...

Royals avenge early season blowout

Hope International did not trail once and cut down the higher ranked Eagles 54-47.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 18, 2017
Hope International did not trail once and cut down the higher ranked Eagles 54-47.

A pair of easy wins on the road

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Men’s basketball’s offense sees contributions everywhere while defense continues to dominate.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 19, 2016
Men’s basketball’s offense sees contributions everywhere while defense continues to dominate.

Defense is the name of the game

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Men’s basketball allows only 36 points including a miniscule eight in the first half.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 10, 2016
Men’s basketball allows only 36 points including a miniscule eight in the first half.

Frontcourt calls the shots at Hope Classic

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Dakari Archer gets much-needed rest as majority of Eagles’ offense thrive through big men.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 6, 2016
Dakari Archer gets much-needed rest as majority of Eagles’ offense thrive through big men.

Archer sharp-shoots Eagles to victory over Embry-Riddle

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Eagles extend unbeaten start to season thanks to perfect night from Archer.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 29, 2016
Eagles extend unbeaten start to season thanks to perfect night from Archer.