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Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation

Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation
The Eagles look to build upon a quietly solid debut season in the PacWest, this time without last year’s superstar.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Head women’s basketball coach Alan Nakamura sits in his office, looking at a printout of his team’s roster. He scans the list of names, talking to me about veteran leaders and promising newcomers. Just as notable, though, is a name not...

Women’s basketball gets season’s first victory in blowout fashion

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Eagles earn their first win with several new season bests.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 18, 2018

Women’s basketball grabbed its first victory of the year in its fourth game, a nonconference matchup against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles. The game took off quickly with Biola taking the lead and holding it till the end. With the win, the Eagles broke their three-game losing streak and set...

Women’s basketball falls short in home opener

Eagles drop third straight nonconference game.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 15, 2018

Women’s basketball played their first home game of the season against the undefeated Tarleton State University Texan Riders on Thursday. The Eagles trailed behind TSU at the start of the game, but worked to catch up as freshman guard Danita Estorga led the way with 14 points. The Eagles’ comeback...

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss
Eagles stay close, but falter down the stretch in loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 10, 2018

Women’s basketball competed at the “Torodome” for the second consecutive night Saturday, this time taking on California State University Dominguez Hills. The Eagles led at halftime and stayed close with the Toros through the third quarter, but a poor final period doomed Biola as they dropped another...

Women’s basketball starts slow in season opener

Women’s basketball starts slow in season opener
Estorga leads Eagles in battle at the Torodome.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 9, 2018

Biola women’s basketball looked to start the season strong, traveling to the “Torodome” to take on California State University Los Angeles Friday night. In a tough-fought match the Eagles battled back but fell short, losing 60-53. The Eagles struggled in the first half of the game, falling behind...

Women’s basketball rallies to defeat Chaminade

Women’s basketball rallies to defeat Chaminade
Biola rallies from slow start to takes home the win with a strong second half.
Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer February 20, 2018

Women’s basketball hosted Chaminade University of Honolulu on Feb. 17.  The Eagles started slow and Chaminade capitalized to break out into an early lead. In the fourth quarter, however, the Eagles retook the lead after trailing for the entire game, defeating Chaminade 66-61. SLUGGISH START The...

Women’s basketball blown out by Cal Baptist

Women’s basketball blown out by Cal Baptist
Eagles fail to catch up to CBU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 10, 2018

The Eagles went against California Baptist University Lancers in Riverside, Calif. on Feb. 10 and received their worst lost of the season. CBU went on several large runs, leaving the Eagles little room to score before a humiliating final score of 80-35. QUICK FIRST HALF HOLE In the opening of the...

Women’s basketball falls late to APU, snapping win streak

Women’s basketball falls late to APU, snapping win streak
APU ends Eagles’ three game win streak.
Austin Green and Sasha Terry February 4, 2018

The Eagles played against Azusa Pacific University at Chase Gymnasium on Feb. 3. The two teams traded leads several times throughout the intense game. The Eagles came up short in the final seconds as APU won by a score of 68-65. APU JUMPS OUT TO FIRST HALF LEAD APU made a layup in the beginning...

Women’s basketball gets another blowout

Women’s basketball gets another blowout
Eagles win second straight with huge victory over NDNU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 28, 2018

The Eagles played against Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, Calif. on Jan. 27. Biola again jumped ahead of their opponent in the first minutes and held onto that lead throughout the game. The Eagles ended the game with their second win of the week, by a victory of 69-50. EAGLES LEAD FROM START To...

Women’s basketball soars with victory

Women’s basketball soars with victory
Women’s basketball soars with victory.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 28, 2018

The Eagles went head-to-head against Holy Names University in Oakland, Calif. on Jan. 25. Biola led for the entire 40-minute duration of the game and won in blowout fashion by a final score of 67-48. EAGLES LEAD FROM START The Eagles began on the right foot when freshman forward Jazz Benn made...

Women’s basketball suffers another loss

Women’s basketball suffers another loss
Eagles’ losing streak climbs to four games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 4, 2017

Women’s basketball ended the weekend in Hawaii with their second loss in the PacWest, losing to the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Dec. 2. The game ended with a final score of 63-59 and left the Eagles still waiting for a road win this season. EAGLES RISE IN FIRST PERIOD The Eagles started...

WBB runs into trouble in paradise

WBB runs into trouble in paradise
The Eagles start their Hawaii trip with a 23-point PacWest loss.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 2, 2017

As most Biola students gear up for finals and adjust to colder weather, the women’s basketball team headed to Hawaii to start conference play against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 30. The game marked the Eagles’ first PacWest WBB contest since they officially joined the conference...