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The Chimes

Men’s soccer tramples the Vulcans

Sophomore business administration forward Moose Bonat evades two Vulcan defenders.
Kristian Colaci ranks No. 11 nationally in goals scored.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 24, 2022

Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams continued conference play against Hawaii Hilo on Saturday. The men’s team won 2-0, while the women’s team fell 3-0 against the visitors.  COLACI SCORING CONTINUES  Junior forward Kristian Colaci chipped in his 12th goal of the season for Biola’s...

Eagles sweep conference matchup

Redshirt senior defender Haiko Hovak throws the ball back in to the field of play.
Men's and women's soccer teams defeat Academy of Art.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Both Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams won their conference matches against Academy of Art on Thursday. The men’s team defeated the Urban Knights 4-1; meanwhile the women’s team earned a 4-0 victory.  SECOND HALF OFFENSE The men’s squad found the net four times en route to their conference...

Men’s soccer starts conference play strong

Redshirt senior defender Izaac Zausch takes the ball downfield.
Eagles defeat the Sunbirds 6-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

Biola men’s soccer started conference play with a win over Fresno Pacific on Thursday night at home. The Eagles offense exploded for six goals, winning 6-0 against the Sunbirds and marking a program record in goals scored for a single game post-NCAA DII era.  SIX DIFFERENT SCORERS The Eagles’...

Eagles compete in non-conference play

Redshirt senior defender Izaac Zausch sets up to kick.
Eagles tie 1-1 against CSUSB.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams both competed in non-conference games on Wednesday night. The men’s soccer team tied 1-1 against Cal State San Bernardino at home, and, meanwhile, the women’s soccer team lost 1-0 at Cal State LA.  COLACI CHIPS IN GOAL Men’s soccer struggled out of...

Eagles compete against No. 1 team in nation

Eagles compete against No. 1 team in nation
Golden Eagles defeat Biola 4-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Biola University’s men’s soccer team put up an impressive effort in their narrow defeat of 4-3 against Cal State LA on Wednesday night. The undefeated Golden Eagles (4-0) are the No. 1 team in the nation according to the United Soccer Coaches Association’s rankings.  COLACI LEADS COMEBACK The...

Soccer loses on the road

Soccer loses on the road
Broncos defeat the Eagles 1-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 4, 2022

Men’s soccer came up short in a close contest against Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday night losing 1-0. The match against the Broncos was Biola’s first time facing the fifth-best team in the nation since last year’s postseason. In 2021 the Eagles qualified for the NCAA DII playoffs for the first time...

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory
The Eagles defeat the Coyotes 3-2.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

Freshman forward Marjie Rechin’s first two collegiate goals resulted in an Eagles victory with a packed crowd in attendance at Al Barbour Field Wed. night. Biola’s defense held strong in the final minutes of the second half to defeat Cal State San Bernardino 3-2.  OFFENSE OPENS WITH SCORE Biola...

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Women’s Soccer’s Samantha Verduzco

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Verduzco's hot start has led the Eagles to a 3-0 start, and her to this week’s award.
Kyle Kohner, Writer September 13, 2017
Verduzco's hot start has led the Eagles to a 3-0 start, and her to this week’s award.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Alex Talma

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
A dominant debut from men’s basketball sophomore forward Alex Talma earns him the Chimes’ Player of the Week.
Kyle Kohner, Writer November 3, 2016
A dominant debut from men’s basketball sophomore forward Alex Talma earns him the Chimes’ Player of the Week.