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Biola’s all-star women’s tennis athlete set to break more records

Redshirt junior tennis player Colbyshae Emery sends the ball flying.
Colbeyshae Emery committed to Biola in 2019 despite easily qualifying for an NCAA Division I school.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 25, 2023

“Let’s go, CS!” shouts one of graduate student Colbeyshae Emery’s teammates from a neighboring court. “Let’s go, Brooke!” Emery answers before serving the tennis ball to her opponent. Her fourth year on the Biola women’s tennis team, Emery plays No. 1 on singles and doubles on the...

Sunbirds bulldoze women’s tennis

Junior Gaby Carvajal notches the Eagles' sole win.
The Eagles fell 1-6.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Only winning one match, women’s tennis played against Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13 and lost, 1-6. LOSING DOUBLES The Eagles started off hopeful but could not keep up with the Sunbirds. Junior Lilly McNeill and redshirt junior Brooke Fager finished their match 6-1. Then, graduate student...

Concordia University Irvine narrowly defeats women’s tennis

Redshirt junior Colbyshae Emery connects with the ball.
The Eagles lost, 3-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Women’s tennis played against Concordia University Irvine on Feb. 18 and lost, 3-4. ANOTHER DOUBLES LOSS The Eagles started off strong but ended up losing the point to the Golden Eagles. Juniors Lilly McNeill and Gaby Carvajal finished their match first, 6-3. After, sophomore Alexandria Mann and...

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record
The Eagles defeated the Golden Eagles 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 13, women’s tennis played their last home game against CSU Los Angeles and won, 5-2.  SCORING DOUBLES The Eagles came out victorious for the doubles’ point. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia ended their match first with a win of 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal...

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma
The Eagles break their win streak with a score of 2-5.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 9, women’s tennis played in San Diego, California against Point Loma Nazarene University and lost, 2-5.  NOT THE DOUBLES The Eagles gave the Sea Lions a run for their money in doubles, but ultimately lost. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal ended their match first, winning...

Women’s tennis beats Academy of Art

Women’s tennis beats Academy of Art
The Eagles defeat the Urban Knights 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 1, 2022

On March 24, women’s tennis played at home against the Academy of Art and won, 5-2. Women’s tennis is now back on track to start a second win streak. EARNING DOUBLES Determined to keep their at-home record perfect, the Eagles outdueled the Urban Knights in doubles despite tough matches. Junior...

Women’s tennis shuts out MSU Denver

Women’s tennis shuts out MSU Denver
The Eagles annihilate the Roadrunners 7-0.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 28, 2022

On March 24, women’s tennis played at home against Metropolitan State University of Denver and won, 7-0. Their win streak extended to 14 with this game marking their fifth shutout of the season. TAKING DOUBLES The Eagles had an intense morning playing against the Roadrunners in doubles. Biola won...

Women’s tennis beats Hawaii Pacific and Hawaii Hilo

Women’s tennis beats Hawaii Pacific and Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles defeated the Sharks 5-2 and the Vulcans 4-3.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 17, 2022

On March 13, women’s tennis played against Hawaii Pacific University at home and won, 5-2. On Tuesday, the Eagles stayed home to defeat the University of Hawaii at Hilo, 4-3. TOPPLING HPU Starting off the day, Biola was defeated by HPU in doubles. Sophomore Brooke Fager and freshman Alexandria Mann...

Women’s tennis add to their win streak

Women’s tennis add to their win streak
The Eagles take an easy win versus MTU and sweep Holy Names University the following day, 7-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 11, 2022

Women’s tennis played two back-to-back home games on March 8-9 versus Michigan Tech University and won, 4-0, due to the lack of players for the Huskies. The Eagles faced off against Holy Names University on Wednesday and continued the win streak with another clean sweep earning a score of 7-0. MICHIGAN...

Women’s tennis defeats Azusa for first time since 1999

Women’s tennis defeats Azusa for first time since 1999
The Eagles win 5-2 against the Cougars.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 23, 2022

Women’s tennis played a home game against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 19 and won, 5-2. EAGLES DOUBLE UP The Eagles had an intense morning playing against the Cougars. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia came out strong with the first win against Azusa, 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore...

Women’s tennis victorious against Cal State LA

Women’s tennis victorious against Cal State LA
The Eagles win 7-0 against the Golden Eagles.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 18, 2022

Women’s tennis played California State University Los Angeles on Feb. 17 in Los Angeles, California and won, 7-0. CLINCHING DOUBLES The Eagles had an intense afternoon against the Golden Eagles. Both teams fought hard against each other, the volleys getting returned from each side relentlessly. The...

Tennis secures clutch victories over Firebirds

Tennis secures clutch victories over Firebirds
Both men and women’s tennis shut out the University of Saint Katherine.
Joey Mistretta March 9, 2020

Biola tennis had a day to remember on Monday, March 9. Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds in convincing fashion. Both teams looked great, as the men won 4-0 while the women won 5-0.  WOMEN DOMINATE IN DOUBLES, SHINE IN SINGLES Freshman...