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Men’s soccer shocked from sudden head coach resignation

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Todd Elkins steps down from Eagles Athletics after 16 years with Biola.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Twenty-eight phones buzzed with a message on the morning of Nov. 20, notifying each member of the men’s soccer team of an urgent meeting. Four days prior, the Eagles had finished their season with their second straight come-from-behind...

Women’s soccer ties conference champion PLNU on senior night

Senior Forward, Sarah Jeffries, blocks her opponent from Point Loma Nazarene University on November 13th, 2019.
Thirteen seniors say goodbye to a legacy in last conference home game.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2019

Women’s soccer played their final home game of the season at Al Barbour field on Wednesday night. The women’s soccer program celebrated 13 seniors at senior night as they took on Point Loma Nazarene University. After a tight game which included two overtime periods, the match ended in a 0-0 tie.  HIGH...

Women’s soccer extends win streak to seven against Hawaii Hilo

Senior Collie Martin tries to steal the ball from her opponent.
After a tough match, the Eagles won 1-0 at home, earning them seven consecutive wins.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 26, 2019

Women’s soccer managed to bring their win streak to seven after they beat Hawaii Hilo at home. The game was tough, but sophomore midfielder Katelyn Penner rose to the occasion, scoring the sole goal for Biola.  Senior defender Colie Martin felt the pressure as soon as the clock started, trying...

Women’s soccer takes second victory in a row at home

Senior Madyson Brown looks for a teammate to pass to.
The Eagles beat Notre Dame de Namur with second-half determination.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

Women’s soccer won their second PacWest conference home match on Saturday afternoon against Notre Dame de Namur University. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez was the difference for the offense in the second half, as the Eagles walked away with a 2-1 win.  Senior defender Colie Martin started out...

Women’s soccer beats Academy of Art University at home

Senior Forward Annmarie Alvarez dribbles the ball down the field.
Senior defender Madyson Brown broke a program record for most minutes played in a career.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2019

After several away matches, women’s soccer won their first home game of PacWest play against Academy of Art University, 2-0. Sophomore midfielder Katelyn Penner scored the first goal of the match and the second was counted as an own goal. Senior defender Madyson Brown established a program record with...

Women’s soccer tops rival Concordia Irvine

Freshman defender Madi Reeves moves in, in attempt to take the ball from her opponent.  During the October 2, 2019 match against Concordia University Irvine.
Eagles come out on top from a second half goal.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 2, 2019

Women’s soccer looked to compete at a high level on Wednesday afternoon against Concordia University Irvine before PacWest matches begin. Scrappy play led to a one goal win from first-time scorer freshman midfielder Halie Jamir.  The first half began with high energy from both teams, splitting...

Women’s soccer drops season opener against Cal State LA

Senior forward Sarah Yang dribbles ball past her opponents.
Senior Colie Martin scored the lone goal for the Eagles in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 5, 2019

Biola women’s soccer opened their NCAA Division II season with a 2-1 loss at home against California State University, Los Angeles on Thursday at 7 p.m. EAGLES LEAD IN FIRST HALF CSULA started the game pressing Biola’s defense, yet shots came from both sides for the first 25 minutes. With 20 minutes...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Women’s soccer loses in overtime heartbreaker

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
Eagles finish season with gut-wrenching loss to Dominican at the end of overtime.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

Women’s soccer kicked off their final game of the year Saturday on a beautiful night at Al Barbour field, taking on Dominican University. After battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation, the Penguins headed home a free kick in the last seconds of the first overtime to take the victory 2-1. “We had...

Women’s soccer dominates Holy Names in victory

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles use a trio of first half goals to earn 3-0 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Women’s soccer returned home for a PacWest matchup against Holy Names University on a beautiful Thursday night, and the Eagles got a much-needed conference win led by three first half goals, including two from junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez. “I knew we had a lot of heart and it felt really good...

Women’s soccer takes close loss

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles cannot find the back of the net, fall 1-0 to Fresno Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

After a long trip to Hawaii that featured three games, Biola returned home to Al Barbour field Saturday night to take on PacWest foe Fresno Pacific University. The Sunbirds pushed through a goal in the eighth minute, and the Eagles could never quite put home a shot in the 1-0 loss. “We just had...

Women’s soccer’s great “problem”

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The Eagles have two goalies capable of playing and starting at a high level.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Biola women’s soccer head coach Erin Brunelle has a problem—a good one. Her team has two goalkeepers that have proven capable of playing at a high level in the PacWest. While freshman Viviana Poli has received more playing time thus far,...