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Women’s tennis wins fourth in a row

Women’s tennis wins fourth in a row
The Eagles beat Stanislaus State in a tight match, 4-3.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2020

Women’s tennis got their fourth win in a row on Saturday, Feb. 29 against California State University, Stanislaus. The Eagles took care of business early, claiming the doubles point, then continued their domination throughout the singles matches to earn a decisive 4-3 win. CONSISTENCY IS KEY In the...

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names
Both the men and women controlled the Hawks in back-to-back victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 28, 2020

Eagles’ tennis hosted Holy Names University on Friday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women set the tone, shutting out Holy Names in a clean 7-0 sweep. The men followed with the same intensity, winning their game 5-2. LOCKED IN The women’s doubles matches were controlled...

Biola tennis claims victory against Hope International University

Senior Allison Torres goes into hit the ball.
Both men’s and women’s tennis won their second match in a row.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 25, 2020

Biola tennis had an outstanding day on Feb. 25 as both the men’s and women’s teams won in their matches against Hope International University at the Biola Tennis Center. The women won in a clean 4-0 sweep after securing the crucial doubles point early on. For the men, they only dropped one game on...

Women’s tennis takes another tough loss

Women’s tennis takes another tough loss
The Eagles missed out by only one point in their fourth loss in a row.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 18, 2020

Women’s tennis matched up against California State University, Los Angeles on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles fought hard, going to three sets in five of the six singles matches, despite losing 4-3. One point was awarded to CSULA due to freshman Brooke Fager being disqualified. NEVER...

Women’s tennis sinks to Fresno Pacific

Sophomore Ines Diaz Gomez prepares to hit the ball.
The Eagles lost to FPU after struggles in the singles matches proved their downfall.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Women’s tennis traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday afternoon in a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles secured two of the doubles points, but found ultimate defeat in the singles, winning only one of the six matches, resulting in the overall 2-5 loss. STRUGGLES...

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both faced defeat in tough losses to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 14, 2020

Biola tennis took to Irvine, California on Thursday evening where both the men and women faced a strong Concordia University Irvine team. The men kept the overall score close by winning all three of the doubles matches, but fell to the feet of their victors in the singles matches, where they were outplayed...

Women’s tennis fall short to Westmont College

Senior Allison Torres goes in to hit the ball.
The Eagles came down to the wire during singles but lost 2-4.
Gigi Fierro February 4, 2020

The Eagles opened their season this afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center, facing the Westmont College Warriors. Biola was predicted to have a great match today, with their early lead in the doubles. The Eagles fought hard but unfortunately lost in the singles, resulting in the 2-4 defeat. “We wanted...

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier
The Eagles were near perfect in every match, the women sweeping Whitter 9-0 and the men winning 8-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 1, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis began their 2020 season off with a bang as they each had total control over Whittier College on Saturday morning. The women’s team swept the Poets in all three doubles matches and all six singles, earning them the monstrous 9-0 victory. The men’s team followed closely...

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match
The Eagles struggle on several fronts against Concordia.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 17, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost to Concordia University in the PacWest Women’s Tennis Championship Wednesday morning. The Eagles struggled in every match, fighting for lone points each set but in the end losing 5-0. The No. 1 doubles team of junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther Lee went down first,...

Women’s tennis coasts through singles

Women’s tennis coasts through singles
Biola comes back from doubles loss to put away Arizona Christian 4-0 in singles.
Tori Apodaca April 13, 2019

Women’s tennis was back on the court at the Biola Tennis Center against longtime Golden State Athletic Conference foe Arizona Christian University for the team’s last regular season match. The Eagles looked to take down the Firestorm after having a 1-10 all-time record against ACU. The women did...

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College
The NAIA 12-seed Warriors defeat the Eagles, 7-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles faced a strong Westmont College women’s tennis team on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California. Biola’s women put up a respectable fight, but lost to the Warriors, 7-2. Junior Allison Torres and freshman Ines Diaz put their talents to work and defeated the No. 3 Warriors doubles team...

Women’s tennis loses in away match

Neither singles nor doubles could pull away from FPU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost Monday afternoon on the road against Fresno Pacific University. None of the Eagles’ doubles or singles players were able to fight off FPU, resulting in a 4-0 sweep. The No. 1 doubles team of sophomore Madison Swaney and junior Lauren Lee became the first to go in a 6-0...