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Volleyball claims second straight NCCAA championship

Biola volleyball players pose with the NCCAA championship banner following the Eagles' second consecutive title on Dec. 1, 2018.
The Eagles ride strong overall play to the national title.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Biola volleyball came into Saturday’s title game looking to defend last year’s NCCAA championship, and the Eagles did just that with a convincing four-set win over College of the Ozarks for their second consecutive championship. The first set saw the Eagles jump ahead early, and in the final...

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game
The Eagles dominate with two more wins to punch their ticket to the title game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Volleyball returned to action for the second consecutive day at the NCCAA championships on Friday, and just like the previous day, they overpowered both their opponents en route to sweeps of Campbellsville University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. With the win against SAGU, the Eagles...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win
Eagles honor seniors and earn straight-set win against Art U.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

Biola volleyball closed out its regular season with a PacWest matchup at home against Academy of Art University on Saturday, and five seniors were honored for their contribution to the program in their last collegiate match in Chase Gymnasium. On the special day, the Eagles took home a decisive sweep...

Volleyball rolls over Dominican

Photo by Abram Hammer / THE CHIMES
Eagles pick up a dominant straight-set win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Dominican University Friday in a PacWest matchup, and picked up a dominant sweep of the Penguins led by a very efficient night from all the Eagles’ hitters. The first set went well from the beginning for Biola, as they scored the first five points, led by two...

Stars power volleyball’s sweep in crucial conference match

Senior middle blocker Sierra Bauder and senior setter Brinley Beresford go up for a block against Point Loma on Oct. 26.
The Eagles dominated on both sides and broke a school record, getting revenge for an earlier loss to Point Loma.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 26, 2018

Three Eagles recorded double-digit kill totals, one broke a school record for single-game hitting percentage and Biola volleyball swept a must-win match at Chase Gymnasium Friday over Point Loma Nazarene University, one of the Eagles’ toughest opponents. STARS SHINE, SHATTER RECORD The Eagles...

Volleyball loses four-set gut wrencher at APU

APU Volleyball successfully blocks an attack from senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma [left] in this file photo from Oct. 3.
The Eagles dropped a nailbiter against rival Azusa Pacific on the road.
Joel Ashor and Austin Green October 23, 2018

Biola volleyball rode a 10-game win streak into Azusa Pacific University’s campus Tuesday looking to sweep the season series against their archrivals. With first place in the PacWest conference at stake, the Cougars avenged their five-set collapse in Chase Gymnasium three weeks ago, edging the Eagles...

Volleyball grabs 10th straight win

Photo by Benjamin Lee / THE CHIMES
Eagles continue winning streak with four-set victory over Concordia.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Biola traveled to nearby PacWest rival Concordia University Irvine looking to keep their first-place spot in the conference intact. The Eagles came away with a hard-fought victory in four sets over the Eagles of Concordia. The first set was tight throughout, but an ace from sophomore middle blocker...

Volleyball caps Hawaii trip with eighth straight win

Junior libero Kaitlin O'Brien subs in for senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma in this file photo from Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win tough match to go 3-0 in Hawaii after four-set win over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 13, 2018

Biola played their third and final game of their Hawaii trip Friday night, taking on Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles, led by strong overall team play, battled their way to a four-set victory against the Vulcans. A strong Hilo team jumped ahead 10-6 early, but Biola continued...

Volleyball starts Hawaii road trip with win

Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer (15) celebrates during her teammates during Biola's win over Chaminade Oct. 9, 2018.
Eagles win sixth straight PacWest game in four-set win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 10, 2018

After arriving in Hawaii Tuesday, volleyball took on Chaminade University Wednesday night to kick off a three-game stint against Hawaii schools in the PacWest. They came away with a four-set victory led by resilient play and a strong offensive showing from redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina...

Volleyball takes tight five-set win

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Azusa Pacific on Oct. 3, 2018. Photo by Michael Nerud / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles continue winning ways in victory over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

Following their five-set comeback win at home against Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday, volleyball was back in action at Chase Gymnasium to take on PacWest foe Dominican University Friday. The Eagles fought hard for a another five-set victory over the Penguins in a gritty performance. The Eagles...

Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

Photo by Abram Hammer / THE CHIMES
Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...