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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Swim and dive outstrokes Concordia

Sophomore Jacob Haaksma powers through the water.
The Eagles accumulated 26 victories throughout the meet.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer • February 5, 2023

Biola University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams competed against Concordia University Irvine on Jan. 21. Both Eagles teams soundly defeated the Golden Eagles in the meet with the men taking home 14 victories and the women taking home 12. MEN MAKE WAVES Securing their win with a 171.5-116.50...

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...

Men’s tennis takes loss against CUI

Men’s tennis takes loss against CUI
The Eagles fell 3-4 against the Golden Eagles.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer • March 14, 2022

Men’s tennis played in Irvine, California against Concordia University Irvine on March 11 and lost, 3-4, in seven closely fought matches. CLINCHING THE DOUBLES The Eagles beat the Golden Eagles in doubles. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona swept the court with a 6-2 victory over CUI. Junior...

Softball loses to CUI in doubleheader

Softball loses to CUI in doubleheader
The Eagles lost by a slim margin in game one, but were utterly defeated in game two.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer • March 11, 2022

Softball played back-to-back games against Concordia University Irvine on March 10 in Irvine, California and lost their first game 4-5 and their second 0-5. CLOSE, BUT NOT QUITE The Eagles aimed to give the Golden Eagles a run for their money. Sophomore outfielder Allie Beck scored the first run of...

Men’s basketball defeated Concordia University Irvine in late comeback.

Men’s basketball defeated Concordia University Irvine in late comeback.
The Eagles get their eighth win in a row behind Rossow’s 31 points.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor • February 14, 2022

Men’s basketball made a late run against Concordia University Irvine for the second time this season to secure a 90-86 win. When these teams last met, Biola’s 20-8 run in the final 6:30 propelled them to a win. Tonight, Biola came back from down five points in the final 2:26. Redshirt senior guard...

Freshmen stand out as swim plunges into post-Tixier era

Junior Raymond Kam swims during the PCSC Relay Meet on Oct. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of Adam Washington / Biola Athletics
Several newcomers to the Eagles excelled in their first collegiate meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 7, 2018

The storyline behind Biola’s swim program entering the 2018-19 season was twofold. How would the Eagles step up after the graduation of Lisa Tixier, arguably the greatest swimmer in school history, and how would second-year head coach Ryan Kauth’s first recruiting class perform? If the Pacific Collegiate...