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Men’s tennis falls at Point Loma

Men’s tennis falls at Point Loma
Eagles put up a fight, but fall short in close matches.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor March 16, 2019

Men’s tennis traveled to San Diego to take on Point Loma Nazarene University on Saturday for their third matchup of the week. The Eagles fell short in many close matches, taking a final team score of 4-2. Biola struggled in the doubles matches as only one duo picked up a win for the Eagles. The...

Penor finds her stroke

After a slow day-one outing, Sami Penor moves up 25 spots on the leaderboard in the final round, leading the Eagles to a fifth-place finish.
Tori Apodaca March 16, 2019

Women’s golf hit the green at the Augustana Spring Fling in Palm Desert, California for a two-day competition. After the first day of competition, the Eagles sat in fourth place of the 10-team field. But during the final round on Friday, the women improved by eight strokes and finished in fifth place. Sophomore...

Biola Tennis Center begins expansion

Biola Tennis Center begins expansion
The Eagles get funding to add more courts and video streaming technology.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). The sounds of construction can be heard on the south campus as the Biola Tennis Center is undergoing major renovations. An old parking lot next to the current tennis courts is being excavated to make room for two new courts and a new...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Tennis’ Esther Lee

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Tennis’ Esther Lee
The sophomore soared to back-to-back victories this past week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 13, 2019

Women’s tennis is halfway through their 2019 season with a winning record at 5-4. Sophomore Esther Lee has been showing her strength by stepping up in tough matches and displaying consistency throughout the season, but has begun to peak in the recent weeks. Lee was able to lead her team to a big...

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU
The Eagles dominated the first game, but were taken by surprise in the second.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles hosted a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University at Freedom Field on Tuesday. Just one day prior, Biola swept Hawaii Pacific in another doubleheader. This time around, the Eagles easily won the first game 2-0, but took a surprising loss in the final game, 8-6. POWERFUL PITCHING The...

Men’s golf nears the end

Men’s golf nears the end
The Eagles are in their final season as budget cuts terminate the program.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). The final season of men’s golf at Biola is quickly coming to a close as the university is doing away with the men’s golf program. Nearly 12 years after the program was added to the athletic department, it is being removed entirely...

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses
The Eagles started their Hawaii trip by getting swept in a doubleheader against HPU.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 24, 2019

Biola baseball started its annual trip to Hawaii with a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. The Eagles struck first in both games but eventually succumbed to HPU, losing 6-1 in the first game and 7-5 in the nightcap. BATS FALL QUIET The Eagles drew first blood in game one when...

Women’s tennis crushes Poets

Women’s tennis crushes Poets
The Eagles shutout Whittier college, 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 23, 2019

Women’s tennis dominated Whittier College Saturday morning at the Biola Tennis Center. It was a team effort that resulted in a clean 5-0 sweep in favor of the Eagles. First came the doubles matches, and sophomore Esther Lee and junior Lauren Lee finished their No. 1 doubles match on top, 6-2. The...

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles defeat the Vulcans for the second time this season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2019

Men’s basketball soared out of Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night with a chip on their shoulders after defeating Hawaii Hilo University for the second consecutive time this month. The Eagles led the Vulcans the entire game, ending the night with a 79-63 win to sweep the season series. Senior Trevor...

Women’s tennis shut down by Cal State LA

Women’s tennis shut down by Cal State LA
The Eagles suffer tough loss to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 18, 2019

Women’s tennis took a tough loss against Cal State Los Angeles during Monday’s away match in Los Angeles, defeated by a score of 6-1. Biola could not break through the Golden Eagles’ powerful play in both the singles and doubles matches, and this domination rewarded Cal State LA with their second...

Track takes two in season’s first meet

Track takes two in season’s first meet
Both men’s and women’s teams beat La Verne in season-opening dual meet.
Austin Green and Thecla Li February 16, 2019

Men’s and women’s track started off their seasons on the right foot Saturday, as each team beat their counterparts from the University of La Verne in a rare home dual meet. MAUMALANGA MASHES RECORD On the women’s side, sophomore Anna Maumalanga picked up where she left off last season with wins...

Everything Eagles: Softball coach Nikki Udria brings DI resume

Everything Eagles: Softball coach Nikki Udria brings DI resume
Biola softball’s promising future is now in the hands of a young but decorated leader.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 16, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Less than two years ago, the starting shortstop for the University of Oregon softball team became just the fifth player in program history to be named a two-time NCAA Division I All-American. She got the award after her .394 batting...