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Women’s basketball ends five-game losing streak

Women’s basketball ends five-game losing streak
The Eagles grab their first victory in four weeks in a close game against Chaminade.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 22, 2019

Women’s basketball snapped their five-game losing streak with a tough win at home against Chaminade University on Thursday night. The Eagles came out strong by taking the lead at the beginning and held it throughout the first half. In the second half, the Eagles and Chaminade exchanged the lead several...

Women’s basketball struggles at home

Women’s basketball struggles at home
Benn leads on offense but the Eagles’ defense falls short against Hilo in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2019

Women’s basketball took on the University of Hawaii at Hilo at home in wake of a tough overtime loss last week. The Eagles were unable to strike back this week, suffering a 56-48 loss. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn was a highlight however, leading the offense with 17 points. In the first quarter,...

Women’s basketball drops fourth straight loss

Women’s basketball drops fourth straight loss
Eagles lose their final road game against Fresno Pacific.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 15, 2019

Women’s basketball fell short in their final PacWest road matchup against Fresno Pacific University on Thursday night. The Eagles kept up with the Sunbirds in the first quarter, but fell further behind as the game progressed toward the end, posting a final score of 83-67. In the first quarter,...

Women’s basketball beats Chaminade

Women’s basketball beats Chaminade
Eagles end two-game PacWest losing streak with a win at Chaminade.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 1, 2019

Women’s basketball kicked off their three-game trip to Hawaii with a victory against PacWest foe Chaminade University on Thursday night. The Eagles and Silverswords exchanged the lead several times throughout the game, but it was Biola who finished on top by a score of 67-57. The Eagles grabbed...

Women’s basketball blown out again in Cornerstone Cup matchup

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Eagles drop second loss to PacWest-leading Azusa Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 19, 2019

Biola traveled to archrival Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, hoping to return the favor against the Cougars following a rough loss at home to APU on Dec. 15. However, the script looked much the same as the earlier game, as the undefeated PacWest leaders picked up their 12th conference win with an...

Athletic trainers’ big role behind the scenes

Athletic trainers’ big role behind the scenes
Athletic trainers play an important part in athletes’ health and continue to excel in helping them stay at the top of their game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 4, 2018

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) When students and fans attend Biola athletics events, they see the athletes playing their various sports and putting their respective talents on display. What they do not see is the athletics training staff, who work to keep Biola’s athletes...

Women’s basketball opens PacWest conference play with a win

Women’s basketball opens PacWest conference play with a win
Eagles take on NDNU and earn their third victory of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 30, 2018

On a rainy Thursday evening, women’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium and kicked off their PacWest conference schedule with a win against Notre Dame De Namur University on Thursday. The Eagles took an early lead and never looked back, taking a 74-40 victory. In the opening of the game,...

Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation

Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation
The Eagles look to build upon a quietly solid debut season in the PacWest, this time without last year’s superstar.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Head women’s basketball coach Alan Nakamura sits in his office, looking at a printout of his team’s roster. He scans the list of names, talking to me about veteran leaders and promising newcomers. Just as notable, though, is a name not...

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss
Eagles stay close, but falter down the stretch in loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 11, 2018

Women’s basketball competed at the “Torodome” for the second consecutive night Saturday, this time taking on California State University Dominguez Hills. The Eagles led at halftime and stayed close with the Toros through the third quarter, but a poor final period doomed Biola as they dropped another...

Women’s basketball suffers another loss

Women’s basketball suffers another loss
Eagles’ losing streak climbs to four games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 4, 2017

Women’s basketball ended the weekend in Hawaii with their second loss in the PacWest, losing to the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Dec. 2. The game ended with a final score of 63-59 and left the Eagles still waiting for a road win this season. EAGLES RISE IN FIRST PERIOD The Eagles started...

Women’s basketball captures first victory

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 19, 2017

Women’s basketball played their first home game of their NCAA Division llseason against Northwest Nazarene University on Nov. 16. The Eagles won by a final score of 67-64. STRONG DEFENSE The first period of the game proved competitive for the Eagles. The women played a strong defense and struggled...

Core of returners versus new opponents

Illustration by Nicole Landon/THE CHIMES
Women’s basketball gears up for the start of their first NCAA Pacwest conference season.
Dale Fredriks, Writer November 1, 2017
Women’s basketball gears up for the start of their first NCAA Pacwest conference season.