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Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...

Women’s basketball narrowly defeats Fresno Pacific

Guard Aysia Johnson dribbles around redshirt sophomore guard Esther Naum and her Fresno Pacific opponent.
The Eagles win their first game of the season by a slim margin of seven points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer December 4, 2022

Women’s basketball played against Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 1, in the conference opening game and won, 61-54. The game was a tight one throughout with the Eagles tying the Sunbirds four times throughout the first quarter. Though Fresno scored the first point of the second quarter, Biola came...

Women’s basketball takes four-point victory against APU

Women’s basketball takes four-point victory against APU
The Eagles take their first win against the Cougars, after an 11-game losing streak against Azusa Pacific.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In a hardfought match, Biola took the victory against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars, winning by four points, 55-51. Both teams faced difficulty pulling away with the lead, resulting in a hardfought matchup, with the Eagles edging out the victory by the end of the game. Biola has not won a game...

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 52-35.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

In a double-digit victory against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday night, the Eagles showed offensive and defensive efficiency, ultimately taking the lead, 52-35. Overall, the Eagles scored 30 points in the paint, while returning the ball to achieve 24 points off of turnovers....

Women’s basketball starts a win streak

Women’s basketball starts a win streak
The Eagles crush the Hawaii Hilo Vulcans, 67-55.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 26, 2022

Women’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night to compete against the Hawaii Hilo Vulcans, who they will face again on Saturday night. Biola started a win streak as they defeated the Vulcans, 67-55. FRESHMAN ON FIRE Freshman guard Amiah Simmons is at the top of the stats sheet...

Women’s basketball off to a rough start

Women’s basketball off to a rough start
The Eagles fall to Westcliff University in first semester game, 61-54.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 19, 2022

Women’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium after their last game against Point Loma Nazarene University was postponed. The Eagles faced off against the Westcliff University Warriors on Tuesday night. BU scored less points than the Warriors for the first three quarters and scored more in the...

Women’s basketball win a hard-fought defensive battle

Women’s basketball win a hard-fought defensive battle
The Eagles score a 10-point win against Fresno Pacific.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor December 2, 2021

Women’s basketball played their first conference game and championed a 10-point win at home on Dec. 2 against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles secured the 58-48 victory over the Sunbirds, dominating the court by scoring 24 points in the paint. This places the Eagles at a 5-2 overall,...

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra
The Eagles clip the Golden Eagles’ wings, 81-57.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2021

On Saturday women’s basketball faced off against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles at home. Despite a tight first quarter, the Eagles dominated the second and carried that momentum through the rest of the game. GAINING MOMENTUM  Biola’s game truly started in the second quarter when redshirt...

Women’s basketball experience first loss of the season

Women’s basketball experience first loss of the season
The Eagles fall to the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos, 81-76.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 17, 2021

Women’s basketball faced off against the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos on Wednesday night at the Kellogg Arena. Biola was unable to muster up another win and lost the first game of the season to the Broncos, 81-76.  Redshirt sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the Eagles’...

Women’s basketball start a win streak

Women’s basketball start a win streak
The Eagles defeat the Toros in a conference challenge, 72-69.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

Women’s basketball faced off against the California State University of Dominguez Hills Toros on Nov. 13 in Los Angeles, California. Biola hustled on the court and won their second game of the season, 72-69. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 15 turnover points, 14 second chance points and...

Women’s basketball starts the season with a win

Women’s basketball starts the season with a win
The Eagles bounced back from two pre-season losses to defeat Cal State LA in overtime, 81-74.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 12, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to Los Angeles, California on Friday afternoon to compete against California State University of Los Angeles. Biola defeated the Golden Eagles in an overtime opportunity, 81-74. Redshirt sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led Biola’s offense with 23 points and three rebounds....

Women’s basketball goes 0-4 against APU

Women’s basketball goes 0-4 against APU
The Eagles found themselves dominated by the Cougars in their final meeting of the season, losing 76-83.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 13, 2021

Women’s basketball hosted Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon in their fourth matchup of the season. Given that the Eagles have fallen to the Cougars the last three games, Biola was eager to finish their rivalry out with a final win. However, APU’s first-half offense was too much of a...