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Baseball rises and falls to PLNU

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
Starting off strong with a 13-5 win, the Eagles’ doubleheader turned into a downhill slide with a 2-10 loss.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 28, 2021

The Eagles hosted Point Loma Nazarene University this Saturday, March 27 for a doubleheader. After struggling through six straight losses in the PacWest Conference, Biola was able to add a win to their 2021 record. The team started the afternoon off with an impressive 13-5 win, but dropped the ball in...

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak
The Eagles continue their dominance with two victories over Hawaii Hilo.
Joey Mistretta February 29, 2020

As spring break begins at Biola University and many students are leaving for vacation, the Biola Baseball team traveled to Hawaii on what they are calling a “business trip.” After winning five straight games going into Friday’s contest, the Eagles were looking to continue their hot streak against...

Baseball dominates doubleheader against CSU Monterey Bay

Baseball grabs two early wins against California State University, Monterey Bay.
The Eagles open their 2020 season with early 8-3 and 6-3 victory at home.
Gigi Fierro February 1, 2020

Eagles baseball opened their 2020 season with a doubleheader against California State University, Monterey Bay on Jan. 31. Biola’s energy made the afternoon fly by when BU secured the first victory over Monterey Bay, 8-3. The second game was left unfinished and resumed play on Saturday morning to complete...

Baseball beats Hilo in thrilling fashion

Baseball beats Hilo in thrilling fashion
The Eagles fought their way to victory over the Vulcans late in the ninth.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2019

Biola baseball played their second of a four-game series on Thursday afternoon at Eagles Diamond against Hawaii Hilo University. The Eagles and the Vulcans went back and forth scoring runs until the ninth inning when an RBI from sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka sealed the win, 9-8. “I told myself...

Baseball flexes dominant hitters over Hilo

Baseball flexes dominant hitters over Hilo
Home runs come from three Eagles in game one at home.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2019

Biola baseball kicked off a four-game series against Hawaii Hilo University Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The Eagles showed depth in their hitting lineup, with three home runs from three different players in a 7-3 win. ALL TIED UP The game began scoreless in the first inning, but quickly turned competitive...

Baseball splits pair of games at Concordia

Baseball splits pair of games at Concordia
Eagles bring the bats for game one win but cool down in second game loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 26, 2019

Biola traveled south on Friday to take on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest doubleheader. The Eagles exploded for an impressive 13-3 win in the first game of the day, but fell 7-5 in a close second game. OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER Sophomore second baseman Jackson Collins started the scoring in the...

Men’s baseball defeats Hawaii Pacific University in close game

Men’s baseball defeats Hawaii Pacific University in close game
The Eagles beat the Sharks in a 7-6 victory.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 19, 2019

The men’s baseball team now holds a three-game win streak after beating the NCAA Division II Hawaii Pacific University Sharks, 7-6. Yesterday’s game marked the beginning of the second four-game series with Hawaii Pacific. The Sharks gained the first point of the game in the second inning, but the...

Baseball rallies late for a walk-off

Baseball rallies late for a walk-off
A bases-loaded single in the ninth gives Eagles a win over Academy of Art.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) April 11, 2019

Baseball began their second home series in a row on Thursday with a 5-4 win against Academy of Art University, coming from a walk off in the ninth from senior third baseman Joey Magro. ACADEMY OF ART STARTS ON TOP Academy of Art struck early with two runs in the top of the first inning. Biola responded...

Baseball drops series at Azusa Pacific

Baseball drops series at Azusa Pacific
Eagles offense explodes in game one, but loses steam in game two loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 30, 2019

Baseball faced off against rival Azusa Pacific University for the second doubleheader in as many days on Saturday. Following two losses on Friday, the Eagles won today’s first game 17-15 but fell short 7-4 in the second contest. IMPRESSIVE OFFENSE In game one, the Eagles recorded their best inning...

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU
Eagles pick up a win, but lose the nightcap against Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 26, 2019

Baseball returned to action at Hawaii Pacific University on Monday in their second doubleheader against the Sharks in three days. The Eagles split this twinbill, picking up a 10-6 win in the first game, but falling 4-0 in the second to lose the four-game series. BATES BRINGS THE BATS Biola got off...

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...

Worthington’s big bat helps Eagles to doubleheader split

Worthington’s big bat helps Eagles to doubleheader split
The veteran hit two home runs as the Eagles overtook PLNU in the PacWest.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 31, 2018

Baseball continued to shatter their preseason perception by clinching at least a series split against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles have momentarily overtaken PLNU for second place in the PacWest after each team won a game in their March 30 doubleheader. Biola came back to win the first...