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Men’s basketball crushes Fort Kent, 104-53

Junior guard Chris Rossow dribbles to the hoop.
The Eagles continue on a three-game win streak over the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 23, 2019

The Eagles got their third win in a row at Chase Gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 23, against University of Maine at Fort Kent. BU demolished the Tigers, 104-53. The bench players provided a huge boost, led by sophomore center Solomon Ruddell who scored 23 points along with five blocks and five rebounds. Big...

Men’s basketball earns second win at home against Pomona-Pitzer

Junior guard Michael Bagatourian dunks the ball into the net.
Junior guard Chris Rossow leads the offense once again for the Eagles in their 66-62 victory.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2019

Men’s basketball tallied their second win at home against Pomona-Pitzer College on Thursday night. The Eagles led Pomona-Pitzer for a majority of the game, coming out on top 66-62. Junior guard Chris Rossow led the team with 15 points and five assists.  The Eagles held a good lead throughout the...

Men’s basketball heightens hopes for upcoming season

Sophomore guard Alex Wright looks to advance the ball into the paint.
The Eagles recruited seven new athletes, three of which reach 6’9” and above to the 2019-20 lineup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Men’s basketball ended the 2018-19 season in a three-way tie for fifth place in the PacWest Conference, right behind rivals Azusa Pacific University. Unsatisfied with the results, the boys are aiming at to push through the middle of...

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas
The Eagles power forward will return home to play in the National Basketball League of New Zealand.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Former men’s basketball forward Alex Talma is headed home to start a career in the National Basketball League of New Zealand. The senior guard has spent the last five years in the United States, the last three as a key rotation player...

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball
Eagles lose by six to the Silverswords.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Men’s basketball faced Chaminade University of Honolulu for a second time this season on Thursday at home. During the their first matchup, the Eagles lost 58-82 in Hawaii. This game was much closer, but Biola still took the loss, 84-78. The Eagles started strong during the first seven minutes with...

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia
The Eagles kept it close, but let the game slip away in the final minutes.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 12, 2019

Men’s basketball left Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night defeated, feeling like Concordia University Irvine stole the game from them. The Eagles kept it tight and came within reach of a win, but let the game slip through their fingers in the final minutes, 59-52. Senior forward Steve Herve was the...

Everything Eagles: Worst to First? Not so fast

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Men’s basketball still faces a long road to the top of the PacWest.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. I wrote back in November that men’s basketball’s miraculous upset win over archrival Azusa Pacific University last February helped obscure an awful 2017-18 season. The question I posed in that column was; Would this year follow a similar...

Men’s basketball loses big in Cornerstone catastrophe

Senior forward Steve Herve attempts a shot against an Asuza Pacific University player on Dec. 15.
Eagles cannot climb out of big first half deficit, drop rivalry game against APU.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 16, 2018

Biola hosted Azusa Pacific University in a much-anticipated Cornerstone Cup matchup in Chase Gymnasium on Saturday. The Eagles were hoping to push their win streak at home against APU to two following last February’s thrilling 73-70 victory. Saturday night, however, followed a far different script....

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory
Biola’s defense shut down Holy Names University, propelling them to another win.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 1, 2018

Men’s basketball came into Saturday’s game at Chase Gymnasium against Holy Names University seemingly ready to compete. After a hard-fought contest, the Eagles rose above the Hawks for a final score of 61-50. Senior forward Levi Auble took charge of the night, putting up 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore...

Men’s basketball wins their season’s first PacWest game

Men’s basketball wins their season’s first PacWest game
Three Eagles end the night in double digits in the win against Notre Dame de Namur.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 29, 2018

Men’s basketball fought its way to another victory in Chase Gymnasium on Thursday night against the Notre Dame de Namur University Argos in the Eagles’ first PacWest conference game of the season. The Eagles struggled to find a rhythm in the first half but came out in the second half with a newfound...

Men’s basketball celebrates their second consecutive blowout win

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
The Eagles’ strong defense rewarded them on the offensive end, giving them a 37-point victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 15, 2018

Men’s basketball ended Thursday night at Chase Gymnasium with another blowout win against Saint Katherine University. The Eagles created a comfortable lead early in the game and flew over the Firebirds with a final score of 90-53. Senior forward Alex Talma led the team in scoring with 16 points,...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma

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The senior from New Zealand has started off the season with a bang.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

One year after a season that no one on the men’s basketball team wants to repeat, it is up to head coach Dave Homquist’s squad to change the narrative and start the new season strong. The Eagles are off to a 2-1 start, and so far, senior forward Alex Talma has been the one leading the charge. The...