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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...

Softball cannot stay ahead in doubleheader sweep

Freshman outfielder Sicili Brittingham takes a swing during Biola's doubleheader against Hope International on Feb. 12. The Eagles lost both games to the Royals.
Blown leads bite the Eagles, who open season with two straight losses to Hope International.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 13, 2019

After rain interfered with Biola softball’s first four scheduled games, the Eagles got more than they bargained for in their long-awaited season opener against Hope International University, losing 3-2 in a nine-inning marathon on Tuesday. The Eagles were two outs away from giving Nikki Udria a win...

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia
The Eagles kept it close, but let the game slip away in the final minutes.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 12, 2019

Men’s basketball left Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night defeated, feeling like Concordia University Irvine stole the game from them. The Eagles kept it tight and came within reach of a win, but let the game slip through their fingers in the final minutes, 59-52. Senior forward Steve Herve was the...

APU defeats men’s tennis

APU defeats men’s tennis
Nationally ranked no. 13 Azusa Pacific takes down Biola.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 11, 2019

It was a tough day for the Eagles as they took on the 3-0 Cougars of Azusa Pacific University at the Biola Tennis Center on Monday. Biola’s men’s tennis team entered as heavy underdogs to their longtime rivals and APU came out on top, 5-0. The competition started with a quick consistent series...

Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian

Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian
The Eagles get a little help from the rain, carrying them to their first season win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 9, 2019

Biola men’s tennis came into Saturday afternoon’s matches against San Diego Christian College looking to redeem themselves after falling short to Hope International University just two days prior. The Hawks were unable to take home a single win in their first matchup of the year, as Biola defeated...

Men’s basketball rallies in Hilo

Sophomore guard Michael Bagatourian dribbles through the court in a game against Azusa Pacific University on Dec. 15.
The Eagles claw back from 20 points down for a remarkable win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 5, 2019

In a game that at one point seemed like a blowout in favor of the University of Hawaii-Hilo Vulcans, men’s basketball turned the tables and fought their way to a big 79-77 win on Monday. The comeback did not come easy to the Eagles, but they sealed the deal with a 13-3 run late in the second half. Senior...

Women’s basketball takes tough loss

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles through the court, with teammate and senior forward Sara Dougan keeping pace.
The Eagles fall short in their final match in Hawaii.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 5, 2019

Women’s basketball lost their final game in Hawaii, dropping one against Hawaii Hilo University on Monday night. The Vulcans took a huge lead in the first half, looking well on their way to a blowout. The Eagles caught up in the second half but fell short by a final score of 77-65. The first quarter...

Men’s basketball bounces back against Hawaii Pacific

a male player begins to make a layup against a blocking player
Five Eagles reach double digits in the victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2019

The Eagles recovered from a tough loss against Chaminade by beating Hawaii Pacific University in Kaneohe, Hawaii, 65-56. Biola spread the points around, with five players scoring in double figures. Senior guard Trevor Treinen ended the night with 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Senior...

SPA hits the road with flag football champs

SPA hits the road with flag football champs
For the first time in school history, a Biola intramural team took on champions from three different schools.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  Before men’s and women’s basketball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their rivalry games, a Biola intramural team entered into a flag football tournament at APU on January 19th. For the first time in the school’s histories,...

Men’s basketball loses big to Chaminade

Trevor Treinen dunks during Biola's win over Fresno Pacific University on Jan. 31.
The Eagles fall short in the first of three games in Hawaii.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 1, 2019

Biola’s men’s basketball squad landed in Hawaii looking to start strong in a series of road games this weekend. However, the Eagles were unable to rise above the Chaminade University Silverswords on Thursday night in Honolulu, falling 82-58. Biola gave their best efforts against the No. 4 team...

Everything Eagles: Worst to First? Not so fast

Photo by Marlena Lang/ THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball still faces a long road to the top of the PacWest.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. I wrote back in November that men’s basketball’s miraculous upset win over archrival Azusa Pacific University last February helped obscure an awful 2017-18 season. The question I posed in that column was; Would this year follow a similar...

Azusa Pacific finishes sweep of men’s basketball

Sophomore guard Will Shannon tries to get past his defender during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Biola falls short against rival APU once again.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 20, 2019

Biola men’s basketball came into Saturday's contest at Azusa Pacific University looking to redeem themselves after a tough loss to the Cougars in December. However, the sharp-shooting Cougars were too much for the Eagles to contain once again as Biola fell short, 84-72. Azusa shot an astounding...