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Baseball rises and falls to PLNU

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
Starting off strong with a 13-5 win, the Eagles’ doubleheader turned into a downhill slide with a 2-10 loss.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 28, 2021

The Eagles hosted Point Loma Nazarene University this Saturday, March 27 for a doubleheader. After struggling through six straight losses in the PacWest Conference, Biola was able to add a win to their 2021 record. The team started the afternoon off with an impressive 13-5 win, but dropped the ball in...

Tennis sweeps Westmont

Tennis sweeps Westmont
Both the men and women dominated Westmont College, winning 4-0 and 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2021

Biola tennis ventured to Santa Barbara on Thursday afternoon to compete against Westmont University. With both the men and women at the event, the pressure was on to match each other’s energy, and the teams did not disappoint. The women finished first with an overall victory of 4-0, while the men followed...

Volleyball breaks their losing streak against CUI

Biola's volleyball team goes in for a strike.
Biola is victorious in Wednesday’s matchup against Concordia, winning 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 25, 2021

Volleyball has had a slow start to their PacWest season. The women headed to Concordia University Irvine on Wednesday, March 24 for their third game. Biola bounced back and won the 3-2 in a five-set match. The Eagles totaled 50 kills for the night. Sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebee gained 13,...

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine in a scoreless PacWest loss, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola soccer traveled to Irvine, Calif. to make up a COVID-19 postponed game from earlier in the season against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. After losing to CUI back in February, Biola was looking for revenge in their final game of the shortened season. However, the Eagles went out...

Softball divided by APU

Softball divided by APU
The Eagles lost in a close game to Azusa Pacific University, but were able to shift the momentum and win game two, 4-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday afternoon to take on the Cougars in their first of two back-to-back doubleheaders. Game one was hard fought, but was taken by APU, 3-2. However, the Eagles were able to overcome their tough first game loss by winning the second matchup,...

Tennis battles Metro State University

Sophomore Alex Sedeno jumps to hit the ball during Biola's match against Metro State.
The men’s tennis team took a tough loss to the Roadrunners, 3-4, while the women found victory over MSU Denver, 5-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 23, 2021

Biola men’s and women’s tennis hosted the Metro State University Roadrunners at the Biola Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon. The men put up a good fight, but ultimately fell to MSU 3-4. The women bounced back for Biola and produced a win for the Eagles, 5-2. MEN SWIPED The men found one victory...

Baseball crumbles to APU

Junior catcher #9 Ben Smith in position.
The Eagles could not keep up with the steller offense of Azusa Pacific University, losing both doubleheaders.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 20, 2021

The Eagles traveled into rival territory to finish out the backend of two doubleheaders against Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon. Biola lost both games to the Cougars yesterday and continued to struggle against APU’s offense today, losing both games, 3-11, 3-15. PROMISING START Game...

Softball splits San Diego

The Eagles huddle together before their game.
The Eagles bounced back from an early loss to defeat the Toreros in game two.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 18, 2021

Biola softball traveled South on Wednesday afternoon to compete in a doubleheader against the University of San Diego Toreros. The Eagles were coming off of back-to-back losses taken yesterday at Freedom Field looking to flip the switch, but were only able to snag one game, 3-2. HALFWAY THERE Game...

Volleyball falls to PLNU

Volleyball falls to PLNU
The Eagles came out to win game one, but burned out the rest of the night, losing 1-3.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 18, 2021

Biola volleyball hosted Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday night in their first PacWest matchup of the season. The Eagles stepped onto the court with confidence, but were overpowered by the Sea Lions in the end, losing the game 1-3. SOLID START Game one was easily taken by the Eagles as Biola...

Men’s and women’s tennis sweeps WNM

Men’s and women’s tennis sweeps WNM
The Eagles defeated both sides of the Western New Mexico University Mustangs in Tuesday afternoon’s matches.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2021

Biola tennis hosted the Western New Mexico Mustangs at the Biola Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon. Both the men and women’s teams are on impressive winning streaks, and each continued reign as the men won 4-0 and the women 5-0. SWEEPING STREAKS The men found two of the three doubles matches to...

Softball swept by APU

Softball starting lineup huddling up before the game.
The Eagles lost in a doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon against Azusa Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2021

Biola softball welcomed the Azusa Pacific University Cougars to Freedom Field yesterday afternoon. The doubleheader between rivals showed favor to APU, as the Eagles lost both games to the strong offensive Cougars, 4-9, 2-8. GAME ONE HEARTBREAK Game one started off with two instant runs from the Cougars...

Women’s soccer defeats Westmont

Sophomore forward #33 Mason Stansberry making the first goal of the game.
The Eagles go into overtime and win against the Warriors, 2-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 16, 2021

Biola women’s soccer redeemed themselves in Monday night's game where they defeated the Westmont College Warriors, 2-1. The Eagles used last week's scrimmage against Azusa Pacific University as motivation to work hard and gain another win before the end of their season. There were many opportunities...