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Women’s basketball ends five-game losing streak

Women’s basketball ends five-game losing streak
The Eagles grab their first victory in four weeks in a close game against Chaminade.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 22, 2019

Women’s basketball snapped their five-game losing streak with a tough win at home against Chaminade University on Thursday night. The Eagles came out strong by taking the lead at the beginning and held it throughout the first half. In the second half, the Eagles and Chaminade exchanged the lead several...

Women’s basketball struggles at home

Women’s basketball struggles at home
Benn leads on offense but the Eagles’ defense falls short against Hilo in loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2019

Women’s basketball took on the University of Hawaii at Hilo at home in wake of a tough overtime loss last week. The Eagles were unable to strike back this week, suffering a 56-48 loss. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn was a highlight however, leading the offense with 17 points. In the first quarter,...

Women’s basketball drops fourth straight loss

Women’s basketball drops fourth straight loss
Eagles lose their final road game against Fresno Pacific.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 14, 2019

Women’s basketball fell short in their final PacWest road matchup against Fresno Pacific University on Thursday night. The Eagles kept up with the Sunbirds in the first quarter, but fell further behind as the game progressed toward the end, posting a final score of 83-67. In the first quarter,...

Women’s basketball takes tough loss

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles through the court, with teammate and senior forward Sara Dougan keeping pace.
The Eagles fall short in their final match in Hawaii.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 5, 2019

Women’s basketball lost their final game in Hawaii, dropping one against Hawaii Hilo University on Monday night. The Vulcans took a huge lead in the first half, looking well on their way to a blowout. The Eagles caught up in the second half but fell short by a final score of 77-65. The first quarter...

Women’s basketball falls short in second Hawaiian matchup

a player jumps to make a shot against two others
Benn leads the Eagles offensively with four three-pointers in a loss at Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2019

Biola women’s basketball team struggled on Saturday afternoon at Hawaii Pacific University, losing 72-59. Sophomore forward Jazz Benn led the Eagles with 16 points and shot 50% from deep, converting four of her eight three-point attempts. The Eagles started the first period strong, as Benn and...

Women’s basketball beats Chaminade

Women’s basketball beats Chaminade
Eagles end two-game PacWest losing streak with a win at Chaminade.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 1, 2019

Women’s basketball kicked off their three-game trip to Hawaii with a victory against PacWest foe Chaminade University on Thursday night. The Eagles and Silverswords exchanged the lead several times throughout the game, but it was Biola who finished on top by a score of 67-57. The Eagles grabbed...

Women’s basketball drops conference game

Women’s basketball drops conference game
Eagles lose in a battle against fourth place PacWest contender.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 26, 2019

Women’s basketball fell short in a close PacWest conference battle against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds at home on Saturday. The Eagles worked closely behind the Sunbirds and looked to push the game into overtime. In the final four seconds, freshman forward Danita Estorga fell short on a...

Women’s basketball blown out again in Cornerstone Cup matchup

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Eagles drop second loss to PacWest-leading Azusa Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor January 19, 2019

Biola traveled to archrival Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, hoping to return the favor against the Cougars following a rough loss at home to APU on Dec. 15. However, the script looked much the same as the earlier game, as the undefeated PacWest leaders picked up their 12th conference win with an...

Women’s basketball falls against APU

Sophomore Jazz Benn attempts to shoot through two APU defenders on Dec. 15, 2018.
Biola loses to rival Azusa Pacific University in 26-point blowout.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 16, 2018

Women’s basketball fell short against Azusa Pacific University Cougars on at home Saturday. The Eagles remain winless in Cornerstone Cup rivalry games, dropping to 0-3. The Cougars took the lead at the start of the game and Biola never threatened to take it back. APU collected its fifth conference...

Women’s basketball survives overtime thriller

Photo Courtesy of Hannah Clark/ THE CHIMES
Eagles win tough competition against CUI thanks to some late free throws.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 9, 2018

Women’s basketball played in a tough PacWest conference road game against Concordia University Irvine that went into overtime on Saturday. The Eagles started off attaining a strong lead in the first half. CUI caught up to Biola in the second half by scoring a free throw shot to move the game into overtime....

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss
Eagles lose close game on the road against Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Women’s basketball headed south for an important PacWest matchup at Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday. The Eagles kept the game close throughout, but could not quite get over the hump, losing their first conference game 60-53. Junior guard Tatum Brimley led the Eagles with 16 points to...

Women’s basketball opens PacWest conference play with a win

Women’s basketball opens PacWest conference play with a win
Eagles take on NDNU and earn their third victory of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 29, 2018

On a rainy Thursday evening, women’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium and kicked off their PacWest conference schedule with a win against Notre Dame De Namur University on Thursday. The Eagles took an early lead and never looked back, taking a 74-40 victory. In the opening of the game,...