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Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation

Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation
The Eagles look to build upon a quietly solid debut season in the PacWest, this time without last year’s superstar.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Head women’s basketball coach Alan Nakamura sits in his office, looking at a printout of his team’s roster. He scans the list of names, talking to me about veteran leaders and promising newcomers. Just as notable, though, is a name not...

Women’s basketball rallies to defeat Chaminade

Women’s basketball rallies to defeat Chaminade
Biola rallies from slow start to takes home the win with a strong second half.
Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer February 20, 2018

Women’s basketball hosted Chaminade University of Honolulu on Feb. 17.  The Eagles started slow and Chaminade capitalized to break out into an early lead. In the fourth quarter, however, the Eagles retook the lead after trailing for the entire game, defeating Chaminade 66-61. SLUGGISH START The...

Women’s basketball continues late-season slide

Women’s basketball continues late-season slide
The third installment presents a fun sci-fi thriller muddied by tonal issues and confusing continuity.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 13, 2018

Two days after an ugly blowout loss at California Baptist University, women’s basketball returned to Chase Gymnasium to face the Dominican University Penguins in a matchup with huge implications on the Eagles’ postseason hopes. The Penguins marched all over the Eagles, handing Biola its third...

Annie Park takes on a new role

Annie Park takes on a new role
Annie Park is now helping from the sidelines at women’s basketball games.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

Graduation leaves most former college athletes in the same boat as every other student they graduated with—they have to face the world and choose what path they want to follow. One path available for athletes includes coaching, which is exactly the direction former Biola women’s basketball star Annie...

Women’s basketball blown out by Cal Baptist

Women’s basketball blown out by Cal Baptist
Eagles fail to catch up to CBU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 10, 2018

The Eagles went against California Baptist University Lancers in Riverside, Calif. on Feb. 10 and received their worst lost of the season. CBU went on several large runs, leaving the Eagles little room to score before a humiliating final score of 80-35. QUICK FIRST HALF HOLE In the opening of the...

Women’s basketball falls late to APU, snapping win streak

Women’s basketball falls late to APU, snapping win streak
APU ends Eagles’ three game win streak.
Austin Green and Sasha Terry February 4, 2018

The Eagles played against Azusa Pacific University at Chase Gymnasium on Feb. 3. The two teams traded leads several times throughout the intense game. The Eagles came up short in the final seconds as APU won by a score of 68-65. APU JUMPS OUT TO FIRST HALF LEAD APU made a layup in the beginning...

Women’s basketball rallies for successful win

Women’s basketball rallies for successful win
Eagles find themselves on a three game winning streak after their latest victory.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 30, 2018

The Eagles played against Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Calif. on Jan. 29. Biola grabbed the lead after a tie in the second quarter and held it till the end. The game resulted in a third straight win for the Eagles with a final score of 71-61. GAME BEGINS WITH SLOW PACE In the first...

Women’s basketball gets another blowout

Women’s basketball gets another blowout
Eagles win second straight with huge victory over NDNU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 28, 2018

The Eagles played against Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, Calif. on Jan. 27. Biola again jumped ahead of their opponent in the first minutes and held onto that lead throughout the game. The Eagles ended the game with their second win of the week, by a victory of 69-50. EAGLES LEAD FROM START To...

Women’s basketball soars with victory

Women’s basketball soars with victory
Women’s basketball soars with victory.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 28, 2018

The Eagles went head-to-head against Holy Names University in Oakland, Calif. on Jan. 25. Biola led for the entire 40-minute duration of the game and won in blowout fashion by a final score of 67-48. EAGLES LEAD FROM START The Eagles began on the right foot when freshman forward Jazz Benn made...

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White
The senior continues to display leadership and athletic abilities to guide her team to victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 24, 2018

Biola women’s basketball’s leading scorer has increased her points per game total over the last week to a fantastic 17.7. Senior point guard DeMoria White has scored 82 points in her last four games, utilizing her deadly three-point shooting and ability to create and knock down good looks, helping...

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes
Hawaii Pacific ends the Eagles’ winning streak.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 20, 2018

The Eagles faced off against Hawaii Pacific University in a rematch at home on Jan. 20. Eagles and HPU each gained the lead three times during the game, forcing 23 combined turnovers. The game ended with a loss for the Eagles by a final score of 69-61. EAGLES LOSE GRIP The game got off to a quick...

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes
Hawaii Pacific ends the Eagles’ winning streak.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 20, 2018

The Eagles faced off against Hawaii Pacific University in a rematch at home on Jan. 20. Eagles and HPU each gained the lead three times during the game, forcing 23 combined turnovers. The game ended with a loss for the Eagles by a final score of 69-61. EAGLES LOSE GRIP The game got off to a quick...