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The Chimes

Women’s soccer drops season opener against Cal State LA

Senior forward Sarah Yang dribbles ball past her opponents.
Senior Colie Martin scored the lone goal for the Eagles in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 5, 2019

Biola women’s soccer opened their NCAA Division II season with a 2-1 loss at home against California State University, Los Angeles on Thursday at 7 p.m. EAGLES LEAD IN FIRST HALF CSULA started the game pressing Biola’s defense, yet shots came from both sides for the first 25 minutes. With 20 minutes...

Women’s soccer loses in overtime heartbreaker

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Eagles finish season with gut-wrenching loss to Dominican at the end of overtime.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

Women’s soccer kicked off their final game of the year Saturday on a beautiful night at Al Barbour field, taking on Dominican University. After battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation, the Penguins headed home a free kick in the last seconds of the first overtime to take the victory 2-1. “We had...

Women’s soccer ties with APU

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For the second straight year, the annual women’s soccer Cornerstone Cup matchup ended in a 1-1 draw.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 27, 2018

The nightcap in a family weekend soccer doubleheader brought a bit of deja vu as women’s soccer fought archrival Azusa Pacific University to a 1-1 tie for the second year in a row. The tie allowed Point Loma Nazarene University to clinch the PacWest conference title and gave Biola and APU five Cornerstone...

Women’s soccer takes close loss

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Eagles cannot find the back of the net, fall 1-0 to Fresno Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

After a long trip to Hawaii that featured three games, Biola returned home to Al Barbour field Saturday night to take on PacWest foe Fresno Pacific University. The Sunbirds pushed through a goal in the eighth minute, and the Eagles could never quite put home a shot in the 1-0 loss. “We just had...

Women’s soccer ties a rainy contest in Hawaii

Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez, seen here in a file photo, scored the lone Eagles against Hawaii Pacific University on Oct. 11, 2018.
Eagles battle hard in a tough 1-1 draw in double overtime.
Tori Apodaca October 11, 2018

Biola women’s soccer kicked off their first game in Hawaii in the pouring rain against PacWest opponent Hawaii Pacific University on Thursday evening. The Eagles looked to keep their winning streak alive on the road, but the game ended in double overtime in a thrilling 1-1 tie. The Sharks used...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Annmarie Alvarez

Annmarie Alvarez grins during a game
The junior forward’s golden goal and strong offensive play helped the Eagles to their first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 5, 2018

The start of the season is one of the best times for players to step up and make a statement. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez did just that, scoring in both her shots on the goal during Biola’s home opener to lead her team to a 3-2 overtime win against Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Her...

Women’s soccer loses close defensive struggle

Biola Women's Soccer
Eagles drop tight 1-0 struggle against Cal State Los Angeles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

Biola took on Cal State University Los Angeles Saturday, coming out on the wrong side of a 1-0 defensive battle. Freshman goalie Viviana Poli played a strong game, keeping the Eagles to one goal on seven saves, but the offense could not quite push through an equalizer. Early in the game, CSULA converted...

Women’s Soccer earns 3-2 OT win at home

Junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez celebrates with Sarah Jeffries and Colie Martin after scoring the game-winning goal
Eagles fight for thrilling victory in overtime at Al Barbour Field.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Women's soccer started their 2018 season with a bang in their home opener at Al Barbour Field Thursday night, coming away with a dramatic 3-2 win over Cal State Dominguez Hills in overtime. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez saved the day in overtime, scoring her second goal of the game to push the...

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship
The Eagles put the exclamation point on a great season with a dominant national title win.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer December 4, 2017

At the beginning of the season, the Eagles knew if they wanted to win a national title, they would have to aim for the National Christian College Athletic Association championship due to their inability to play in the NCAApostseason during their first two years in Division II. The Eagles looked to...

Women’s soccer qualifies on last day

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Women's soccer capture must-win match and gets some help to qualify for playoffs in their final game.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer November 7, 2017
Women's soccer capture must-win match and gets some help to qualify for playoffs in their final game.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Colie Martin

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The reliable defender played a key role in the Eagles three victories, earning PacWest defender of the week in the process.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 18, 2017
The reliable defender played a key role in the Eagles three victories, earning PacWest defender of the week in the process.

Women’s soccer continues to dominate

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Women's soccer win their third straight match in 2-0 shutout of Hawaii Hilo.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 17, 2017
Women's soccer win their third straight match in 2-0 shutout of Hawaii Hilo.