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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...

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...

Biola falls to Holy Names

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster leaps into the air to set the ball.
Eagles lose 3-1 to the Hawks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

Biola University’s women’s volleyball team lost 3-1 on the road at Holy Names Wednesday night. The loss drops the Eagles’ overall record to 9-8 and 6-4 in the PacWest. Biola currently sits fifth in the league standings.  HOLY NAMES DEFENDS HOME COURT Holy Names captured the first set against...

Men’s tennis sweep two days in a row

Men’s tennis sweep two days in a row
The Eagles annihilate both Michigan Tech and Holy Names, 7-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 11, 2022

Men’s tennis played two back-to-back home games on March 8-9 versus Michigan Tech University and won, 7-0. The Eagles also competed against Holy Names University and continued the win streak of seven with another clean sweep, earning a score of 7-0. MICHIGAN TECH The Eagles won every single and doubles...

Women’s soccer defeat Holy Names University

Women’s soccer defeat Holy Names University
The Eagles reign victorious over the Hawks, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2021

On Nov. 4 women’s soccer returned home to face off against Holy Names University. The Eagles played aggressively, effectively subduing the Holy Names throughout the game. The win places Biola at 4-4-0 in the PacWest Conference.  EASY VICTORY Thirty-five minutes into the first half, freshman forward...

Women’s basketball destroys Holy Names

Women’s basketball destroys Holy Names
The Eagles showed no mercy to the Hawks as they soared into today’s 49-point victory.
Gigi Fierro February 22, 2020

Biola hosted the Holy Names University Hawks women’s basketball team at Chase Gymnasium this Saturday afternoon. The Eagles played strong from start to finish against the Hawks and increased their lead through every quarter. Biola collectively executed 24 steals and 17 assists to contribute to this...

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names University at home

Biola Volleyball player jumps to spike the ball.
Home Sweep Home: Volleyball earns their second shutout of the weekend, defeating the Holy Names Hawks 3-0.
Tori Apodaca October 19, 2019

Biola volleyball kept their momentum going with another clean win on the weekend against the Holy Names Hawks. Head Coach Aaron Seltzer’s team showed up to Chase Gymnasium, sending the Hawks home in three quick sets.   SHOWING UP STRONG “I thought our seniors did a great job of setting the tone...

Volleyball splits doubleheader

Kaitlin O'Brien, senior libero, serves the ball.
The Eagles take home one win after a weekend in San Bernardino.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 15, 2019

The Eagles finished their four-game road series against Simon Fraser University and California State University, San Marcos this Saturday. The girls came out swinging, taking game one against SFU 3-1, but failed to keep the same energy against CSUSM, losing 0-3. Biola bounced back from yesterday’s...

Women’s golf ties for sixth in opening tournament

Eagles net a program record finish at first tournament of the year.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 26, 2017
Eagles net a program record finish at first tournament of the year.

Predictions for fall sports in the NCAA

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The PacWest conference begins next season for Biola, and I take a look at how the Eagles’ fall teams will likely perform.
Dale Fredriks, Writer May 10, 2017
The PacWest conference begins next season for Biola, and I take a look at how the Eagles’ fall teams will likely perform.

Bird-of-prey shootout at Biola tennis center

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Biola’s tennis teams lost to the Holy Names Hawks, with the women losing 7-2 and the men 5-4.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 22, 2017
Biola’s tennis teams lost to the Holy Names Hawks, with the women losing 7-2 and the men 5-4.

Round two sinks women’s golf

Freshman Mychaela Graf makes waves for Biola golf in winning two consecutive tournaments. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
After a strong round one, the Eagles ended the Art of Golf Classic among future NCAA teammates.
Keaton Moore, Writer September 14, 2016
After a strong round one, the Eagles ended the Art of Golf Classic among future NCAA teammates.