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Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader
The Eagles took complete control of Chaminade in shutout second game win.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2019

The Eagles took on the Silverswords of Chaminade University in a doubleheader this Monday at Freedom Field. The night was all Eagles as they scraped by and won the first game, 3-2, but came right back with a newfound energy to win big in game two, 11-0. CLOSE CALL It was a slow start for both teams....

Softball loses doubleheader at Concordia

Junior catcher Kayla Neff swings at a pitch during the Eagles' game against Cal State San Marcos on Feb. 10. The game was eventually suspended due to rain.
Eagles swept on the road despite late comeback in second game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Softball traveled to nearby Concordia University Irvine on Friday looking to establish themselves as the better Eagles in the start of PacWest competition. However, the other Eagles from Irvine got the better of Biola, sweeping the doubleheader with a 3-0 shutout and 5-4 walk-off win. In game one...

Softball disappoints with two losses

Softball disappoints with two losses
The Eagles fall in doubleheader to second-place Trailblazers.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 21, 2018

Softball lost both doubleheader games against the Dixie State University Trailblazers on April 20. The Trailblazers edged out the Eagles in the first game by a final score of 3-1 and the second by 5-4. EAGLES START FAST, FINISH SLOW Game one took off quickly with the Eagles and the Trailblazers...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

Softball’s sweep sustains streak
The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...

Ramos’ big bat gives softball two more conference wins

Biola softball
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2018

The softball team made a resounding opening statement in their first ever PacWest home series, sweeping the Dominican University Penguins in a March 8 doubleheader at Freedom Field. The Eagles never trailed in either game, outscoring the Penguins 16-1. Junior outfielder Areana Ramos led the way with...

Softball storms through Hawaii

Biola softball
The Eagles win their first six PacWest games in their successful road trip.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

After starting the season with an 11-3 nonconference record, softball headed to Hawaii over spring break to start their inaugural PacWest slate in road series against Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, and University of Hawaii Hilo. The Eagles went 6-2 over the eight-game trip, sweeping...

Softball steamrolls Marymount

Softball steamrolls Marymount
The Eagles outscored their nonconference foes 20-3 in a doubleheader sweep.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 22, 2018

After winning all three of their games in the Cactus Classic in Tucson, Ariz., softball returned home looking to keep their momentum going in a doubleheader against Marymount College of California at Freedom Field on Feb. 22. The Eagles did just that, winning 8-0 and 12-3 over Marymount behind an...

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep
Eagles’ offense wastes no time in making a statement with two big wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 3, 2018

Softball entered an opening-day doubleheader against old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe La Sierra University with the Eagles looking to show off their strong offense and young talent. With a whopping 21 runs over two games—one of which was shortened—La Sierra could not...

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’ GSAC hopes continue to fade

After going 1-3 this week, postseason hopes for Biola softball dwindle fast.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 6, 2016
After going 1-3 this week, postseason hopes for Biola softball dwindle fast.

Biola force Royals’ hand

Eagles use four-run sixth inning to keep the Royals at bay in an exciting game one.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 5, 2016
Eagles use four-run sixth inning to keep the Royals at bay in an exciting game one.

Eagles tame Lions

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Biola women’s softball get back in the win column with a doubleheader sweep against Vanguard.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 22, 2016
Biola women’s softball get back in the win column with a doubleheader sweep against Vanguard.