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Softball overpowers the Urban Knights

Left-handed pitcher/outfield Jennifer Morinishi slides toward the plate.
Eagles defeat Academy of Art with powerful double-digit hits and runs.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor April 24, 2023

The Eagles defeated the Academy of Art Urban Knights at Biola’s Freedom Field by scoring 27 hits and 21 runs, resulting in a doubleheader win as they closed their season.  GAME ONE: TAKING THE LEAD Eagles' softball had a rocky start with the Urban Knights. The Academy of Art jumped ahead to a 2-0...

Softball crushes Holy Names

Redshirt junior pitcher and outfielder Raylene Roybal winds up for the pitch.
Biola defeated the Hawks twice, advancing the Eagles' PacWest placement.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor April 17, 2023

The Eagles defeated Holy Names twice on Saturday, winning their first game 4-1 and the second 4-3 on Freedom Field. The Eagles’ win against the Hawks improves their overall PacWest Conference rank, placing their record at 13-9.  GAME ONE Game one began with junior right-handed pitcher Raylene Roybal's...

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...

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders
The Eagles go 4-0 against Chaminade to extend their winning streak to six games.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles continued to prevail over Chaminade University in the last day of their back-to-back doubleheader at Freedom Field on Tuesday night. Biola remained behind for most of the first game, but flipped the switch on the Silverswords late and pulled off the 5-4 walk-off win. The second game showed...

Game one disaster, game two redemption

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
A first-inning push from William Jessup earned them a 7-1 victory in game one, but Biola responded with a 1-0 shutout in game two.
Dale Fredriks, Writer March 14, 2017
A first-inning push from William Jessup earned them a 7-1 victory in game one, but Biola responded with a 1-0 shutout in game two.

Eagles send message of strength

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Softball snaps its four game losing streak with two dominant wins over Holy Names University.
Jack Finck, Writer February 14, 2016
Softball snaps its four game losing streak with two dominant wins over Holy Names University.

Eagles struggle at the plate

Softball extends its losing streak to four games as they struggled against Azusa Pacific.
Jack Finck, Writer February 14, 2016
Softball extends its losing streak to four games as they struggled against Azusa Pacific.

Freedom Field receives renovations

Freedom Field receives renovations
Softball field’s playability improved during the summer.
Jack Finck, Writer September 15, 2015
Softball field’s playability improved during the summer.