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Biola soccer picks up first win

Ethan Hardin, midfielder for Biola University Men’s Soccer.
Biola sins 3-0 vs. Sonoma State.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Biola Eagles' Men's Soccer (1-4-1) beat Sonoma State Seawolves (2-3-1) 3-0 gaining their first win of the preseason on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles started the first half as strong as possible with an early goal by junior forward Justin Eissenman. Ethan Hardin, who went on to score two goals, spoke...

Cougars take care of the Eagles

Junior defender Nathan Kovalcik.
Biola loses to CSU San Marcos 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Biola Eagles men's soccer  (0-2-1) lost to the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (2-0-0) on the road 3-1 Wednesday night in their 15th matchup ever.  TIGHT FIRST HALF The game started out promising as Biola was quick to capitalize on an offsides call against San Marcos as they scored a goal 8 minutes...

Arizona Sun Devils scorch Eagles in water polo showdown

Redshirt junior utility Rachel Spadt waits for a pass from her teammate.
Biola loses to Arizona State 0-3.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 15, 2023

During the course of Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, Biola played in three games in a mini tournament against Arizona State University. On Friday, the Eagles lost 14-0 against the University of Michigan, then fell 16-10 against California Baptist later that day. The final game on Saturday was against...

Men’s Water Polo ends regular season with road win

Sophomore goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter turns to throw.
Eagles finish season with a 14-10 record.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 9, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, men’s water polo visited University of Redlands to take on the Bulldogs in the final matchup of the regular season. Biola came in hot off a three-game win streak and clinched their fourth straight victory against Redlands, beating the Bulldogs. BIOLA IN CONTROL While the final...

Eagles soar to the playoffs

Junior forward Kristian Colaci jukes around the goalie.
Men's soccer named PacWest Champions.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 7, 2022

Biola men’s soccer made history on Saturday when they were named co-champions of the PacWest conference after their victory against Holy Names. The Eagles’ share of the conference title with Dominican marks the first ever PacWest title in the history of the Biola men’s soccer program. The men’s...

Scorching seniors dominate soccer’s Senior Night

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn leaps into the air to block the ball.
Eagles celebrate Senior Night against Hawaii Pacific.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

Biola University's men’s soccer team defeated Hawaii Pacific 4-0 at Al Barbour Field on Monday night. Before the match, nine senior soccer players were honored as a homage to senior night. Kristian Colaci, Aidan Hill, Oscar Rubalcava, Mortiz Reigel, Clement Michelet, Theo Leo Calve, Izaac Zausch, Haiko...

Men’s water polo undefeated in round-robin

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn raises the ball to throw it over the defender.
The Eagles defeat La Verne 15-14.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

The men’s water polo team competed in the Biola round-robin on Saturday. The Eagles won all three of their matches, improving their season record to 13-16 overall. Biola defeated La Verne in a sudden death victory 15-14 to finish off the round-robin.  CLOSE CONTEST The Eagles held a 13-11 lead with...

Men’s water polo falls just shy of winning in close game

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn gets ready to launch the ball over his opponent.
Eagles mirror Golden Eagles in the middle two sets.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

Biola entered Wednesday’s match looking to build some momentum on the season. They came very close to doing just that, playing the Concordia Golden Eagles close to the very end. The score differential never reached more than three goals. Although it was close, Biola ultimately fell to the Golden Eagles...

Soccer takes a swipe at the Silverswords

Redshirt junior forward Mason Stansberry vies with the defender for control of the ball.
Biola shows out in 6-0 win over Chaminade.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 25, 2022

On Oct. 24, the Biola men’s team (6-3-6, 6-0-3) lit up the scoreboard 6-0 in a resounding victory over conference rival the Chaminade Silverswords. (2-7-2, 2-4-1) The goal scored in the 1st minute set the tone for plays to come as Biola led 1-0 early on and took an astonishing 30 shots throughout...

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...

Women’s soccer takes loss against Concordia

Redshirt senior midfielder Frances Andrade dribbles past two defenders.
Biola falls to Concordia 3-1.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 19, 2022

Biola women’s soccer lost to Concordia 3-1 in a game that tested Biola’s defense and persistence. Biola’s record fell to 3-8-1 overall and 2-3-0 in conference play in a tightly contested battle against the Concordia Eagles. BIOLA STAYS IN THE FIGHT Biola struggled early on regarding possession...

Biola soccer hosts Point Loma

Senior midfielder Travis Coombs dribbles away from the Point Loma defender.
Eagles face the Sea Lions.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Biola University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams continued conference play at home against Point Loma on Wednesday night. The men’s team tied the Sea Lions 0-0; meanwhile, the women’s team lost 2-1.  SCORELESS MATCH  Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn recorded two saves in the first frame...