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Christina DenBoer sparks Eagles in return from injury

Christina DenBoer sparks Eagles in return from injury
Volleyball receives a huge boost as DenBoer comes back from two year injury hiatus.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

Celebrating enthusiastically with her teammates following a huge conference win, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer showed her excitement to be back on the court with her teammates playing the sport that she loves. DenBoer has handled the difficult road back from two major injuries with...

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep
Volleyball picks up its fifth straight-set win in PacWest.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Volleyball closed out their four-game homestand on Wednesday night, taking on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest matchup. Biola came out on top with a sweep of the Eagles of Concordia, led by excellent overall team play. Biola started the first set on fire, taking an early 11-4 lead on a kill...

Volleyball returns to their sweeping ways

Brinley Beresford prepares to receive the ball during the Thursday game against Hawaii Hilo University, which ended in a five-set loss. The Eagles went on to a Saturday sweep against Hawaii Pacific University.
Eagles pick up straight-set win against strong Hawaii Pacific squad.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

Volleyball continued PacWest play Saturday night against Hawaii Pacific University looking to bounce back from a tough five-set loss against Hawaii Hilo University Thursday. They did just that, picking up their fourth sweep in five games led by a third set comeback. The Eagles came out on a roll,...

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...

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...

Volleyball loses tough test on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow readies for a kill while teammates look on during the Eagles' game at Point Loma on Sept. 11.
Eagles swept in tight match by strong Point Loma team in San Diego.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Volleyball faced their first road test of the year in PacWest play on Tuesday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. The Eagles came out on the losing end of three tightly contested sets, losing the match in a sweep. Both teams were ready for a battle, as last year’s matches...

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase
The Eagles opened play at APU with a four-set win and a four-set loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Volleyball began play at Azusa Pacific University’s West Region Showcase Thursday with a four-set win against Northwest Nazarene University, followed by a four-set loss to Cal State University San Bernardino. The Eagles started the day with their second straight match against NNU, and just like...

Young core gives volleyball a bright future

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
The Eagles have a lot to look forward to thanks to some fantastic freshmen.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 26, 2017
The Eagles have a lot to look forward to thanks to some fantastic freshmen.

Volleyball starts Division II with pair of wins

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES [file]
The Eagles claimed two impressive victories over Sonoma State and San Francisco State.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 2, 2017
The Eagles claimed two impressive victories over Sonoma State and San Francisco State.

Redshirting: A guide for dummies

Senior Annie Park and sophomore Christina DenBoer explain redshirting and their experience with it.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 12, 2016
Senior Annie Park and sophomore Christina DenBoer explain redshirting and their experience with it.

Top-8, here we come

Biola moves into the quarter-final round of the NAIA tournament by sweeping Madonna University
Dale Fredriks, Writer December 6, 2015
Biola moves into the quarter-final round of the NAIA tournament by sweeping Madonna University

Postseason stays perfect

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Volleyball wins both games in first round of the NAIA tournament.
Dale Fredriks, Writer December 2, 2015
Volleyball wins both games in first round of the NAIA tournament.