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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...

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names
Both the men and women controlled the Hawks in back-to-back victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 28, 2020

Eagles’ tennis hosted Holy Names University on Friday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women set the tone, shutting out Holy Names in a clean 7-0 sweep. The men followed with the same intensity, winning their game 5-2. LOCKED IN The women’s doubles matches were controlled...

Tennis squeaks by Redlands

Tennis squeaks by Redlands
The men’s and women’s tennis teams topped the Bulldogs, 5-4 each.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 22, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis took to the University of Redlands Friday afternoon, looking to bounce back from recent struggles. The women, led by freshmen Colbyshae Emery and Brooke Fager, got the ball rolling as they squeaked by to win 5-4 overall, including four singles wins. The men took on the same...

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both faced defeat in tough losses to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 14, 2020

Biola tennis took to Irvine, California on Thursday evening where both the men and women faced a strong Concordia University Irvine team. The men kept the overall score close by winning all three of the doubles matches, but fell to the feet of their victors in the singles matches, where they were outplayed...

Men’s tennis narrowly misses out against University of California, San Diego

Men’s tennis narrowly misses out against University of California, San Diego
The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season by a one-point margin.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2020

Men’s tennis’s perfect start to the season came to an end in their 4-3 loss against University of California, San Diego. The two deciding matches were tight down the stretch, however after three games sophomore Andres Meneses lost his match and BU was eliminated. DRAMATIC DOUBLES The Eagles dropped...

Men’s tennis obliterates Westmont University

Andres Meneses, a sophomore business major, prepares to swing at the ball.
The Eagles swept the Warriors to maintain their perfect record.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 4, 2020

Men’s tennis dominated Westmont University in their match on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles won all six of their singles matches and secured the doubles point, resulting in a 7-0 sweep.  Seniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Derek James highlighted the night, both only allowing their opponents to win one...

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier
The Eagles were near perfect in every match, the women sweeping Whitter 9-0 and the men winning 8-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis began their 2020 season off with a bang as they each had total control over Whittier College on Saturday morning. The women’s team swept the Poets in all three doubles matches and all six singles, earning them the monstrous 9-0 victory. The men’s team followed closely...

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss
The Eagles win in consolation bracket at PacWest Championships.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 20, 2019

Men’s tennis finished their season decisively against Holy Names University with a 4-0 win at the PacWest Tennis Championships Saturday morning. Senior David Garcia completed his career with the Eagles with No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles wins. Junior Derek James and Garcia took the first win of...

Men’s tennis falls in nailbiter on senior day

Men’s tennis falls in nailbiter on senior day
Arizona Christian storms back for 4-3 win in the Eagles’ final home match.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 13, 2019

Biola took on Arizona Christian University on Saturday for their final home match of the season. Despite a win from the lone senior on the team, David Garcia, ACU closed the match with four straight singles wins to claim victory 4-3. TONE SETTER Things looked bad early in doubles for Biola as the...

Men’s tennis takes down old rival

Men’s tennis takes down old rival
Eagles dominate Westmont to claim a convincing 7-2 victory.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Santa Barbara on Thursday to take on former Golden State Athletic Conference rival Westmont University. Biola played well in doubles and singles to pick up a 7-2 win over the Warriors. In doubles, the No. 2 duo of senior David Garcia and junior Derek James fell in a close match...

Men’s tennis beats Pacific University

Men’s tennis beats Pacific University
Defeat in doubles was not enough to stop the Eagles.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 28, 2019

Men’s tennis broke their losing streak by defeating the Pacific University Boxers on Wednesday. Through defeating the Boxers, the Eagles gained their seventh victory of the season. At first, the Boxers had the upper hand in doubles with a 6-3 win at No. 1 as well as a No. 3 victory. However, the...

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo
Doubles point still crucial to Eagles’ 4-0 loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 25, 2019

Men’s tennis lost big to traveling University of Hawaii Hilo on Monday at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles quickly dropped the doubles matches and the singles could not fight back later on, losing 4-0. Sophomores Logan Blair and Quentin Lau lost 6-4 in the No. 1 doubles position in a tight match....