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Firing until the finish: men’s soccer grabs last-minute victory

Senior midfielder Kousei Mattox (25) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat Northwest Nazarene University on Sept. 13, 2018. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles stun Nighthawks at the end in an instant classic.
Alex Brouwer, Reporter September 14, 2018

In an absolute thriller, Biola men’s soccer beat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday thanks to senior midfielder Kousei Mattox. The team co-captain rifled home the winner in the 89th minute to secure the 3-2 win for the Eagles. A CAPTAIN’S CONTRIBUTION With the game tied at two, Mattox...

Men’s cross country grabs first win of season

Several Eagles are shown in the lead pack during the Biola Invitational Men’s 8k on Sept. 8, 2018.
Women begin season strong with two top 10 finishes.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 8, 2018

Biola men’s and women’s cross country kicked off their second NCAA Division ll season with a strong showing at the Biola Invitational in Fullerton, Calif. on Saturday. The men’s team grabbed their first win of the season while the women placed third in the event. Junior Gabe Plendcio led the...

Men’s tennis ends season on a high note

Men’s tennis ends season on a high note
After moving on to the consolation bracket, the Eagles grabbed one more victory and loss.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 22, 2018

Men’s tennis jumped back into the PacWest Championships in Sunrise, Ariz., after being accepted into a consolation bracket following their loss to the University of Hawaii Hilo on April 19. The Eagles took on the Sonoma State University Seawolves on April 20 and won by a final score of 5-3. The...

Softball splits rough doubleheader

Softball splits rough doubleheader
The Eagles grab a win and a loss in rematch against CBU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 22, 2018

Softball took on a tough doubleheader against 12th-ranked California Baptist University Lancers in Riverside, Calif. on April 21. The first game ended with the Eagles winning in the 10th inning by a score of 2-0, but they fell short in a 3-2 battle in the second game. EAGLES GRAB A WIN IN THE 10TH In...

Softball disappoints with two losses

Softball disappoints with two losses
The Eagles fall in doubleheader to second-place Trailblazers.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 21, 2018

Softball lost both doubleheader games against the Dixie State University Trailblazers on April 20. The Trailblazers edged out the Eagles in the first game by a final score of 3-1 and the second by 5-4. EAGLES START FAST, FINISH SLOW Game one took off quickly with the Eagles and the Trailblazers...

Men’s tennis suffers elimination from pacwest tournament

Men’s tennis suffers elimination from pacwest tournament
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 21, 2018

Men’s tennis took a trip to Sunrise, Ariz. to compete in their first PacWest Championships on April 19. The eighth-seeded Eagles played with a slight chance of moving forward in the next few rounds of the tournament, but they lost in their first tournament matchup against the University of Hawaii...

Softball takes clean sweep over NDNU

Biola softball
The Eagles grab their 30th win of the season and set new records.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 15, 2018

Softball dominated in all aspects of the game, securing their 30th and 31st win after a blowout against the Notre Dame De Namur University Argonautson April 14. The Eagles grabbed a victory by a sweep of 9-2 in the first game and won by 7-2 in the second. 30TH WIN OF SEASON The first game began with...

Men’s and women’s tennis encounter final victory

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 14, 2018

The men’s and women’s tennis teams finished their regular season with a bang by blowing out the Ottawa University Spirits on April 13. The men won by 7-2 and the women grabbed their third victory with a 9-0 sweep. MEN SUCCEED IN STRONG VICTORY The men faced challenging doubles matches, but...

Men’s and women’s tennis face another loss

Men’s and women’s tennis face another loss
Eagles look forward to the final regular season game.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 10, 2018

Men’s and women’s tennis played in tough competitions against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. They managed to grab a few points in their sets but it proved not to be enough for a win on either side. The men lost to a final score of 8-1 and the women 8-0. MEN FALL SHORT IN CLOSE...

Men’s and women’s tennis fall short in close matches

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 5, 2018

Men’s and women’s tennis each lost to the Concordia University Eagles on April 5 with the same score of 8-1. Both teams fought in close matches and each scored a point in a doubles match. MEN PLAY CLOSE SETS In the men’s doubles matches, the duo of sophomore Derek James and senior Lucas Lee...

Men’s tennis lose against GSAC powerhouse

Men’s tennis lose against GSAC powerhouse
Eagles fall short in their close tiebreak games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 5, 2018

Men’s tennis lost their rescheduled match against the Arizona Christian University Firestorms on April 4, after their previous date in March was rescheduled due to rain. Despite their efforts, the Eagles lost with a final score of 8-1. DOUBLES GRAB POINT IN TOUGH BATTLE The pairing of sophomore...

Athlete of the week: Baseball’s Ryan Gallegos

Athlete of the week: Baseball's Ryan Gallegos
The freshman has already become one of the Eagles’ most important hitters.
Austin Green and Sasha Terry March 28, 2018

The Eagles had to deal with a lot this past week as their home series against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights was rescheduled and moved from the friendly confines of Eagles Diamond to the baseball field at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, Calif. However, they still managed...