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Volleyball flips the script, sweeps Sonoma State

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
The Eagles moved to 2-2 in the West Region Showcase and 4-3 in nonconference play.
September 1, 2018

Hours after suffering their first three-set sweep of the season, Biola volleyball turned around and swept Sonoma State University over three dominant sets. The Eagles led in every major statistical category and recorded all seven aces in the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer...

Volleyball swept by top-15 team

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
Western Washington made quick work of the Eagles, who suffered their first sweep of the season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 1, 2018

After beating previously No. 19-ranked Northwest Nazarene University twice over a five-day span, Biola volleyball looked for another victory over a ranked team when it faced No. 15 Western Washington University Saturday. However, the Eagles were overpowered this time around, losing in three straight...

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase
The Eagles opened play at APU with a four-set win and a four-set loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Volleyball began play at Azusa Pacific University’s West Region Showcase Thursday with a four-set win against Northwest Nazarene University, followed by a four-set loss to Cal State University San Bernardino. The Eagles started the day with their second straight match against NNU, and just like...

Volleyball takes down No. 19 NNU

Ladies of the volleyball team work together to defeat Holy Names University with a three-set sweep on Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.
Aaron Seltzer’s team beat their first ranked opponent of the season to improve to 2-1 in nonconference play.
August 25, 2018

The Eagles finished their Idaho trip Saturday with a crucial five-set win versus host Northwest Nazarene University, the no. 19 team in NCAA Division II. Read more on Biola Athletics

Volleyball wins season opener

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The Eagles beat a former conference rival in a marathon match before losing the second game of their doubleheader.
Austin Green, Managing Editor August 24, 2018

Year two of NCAA Division II play started with a bang for Biola Volleyball Friday when the Eagles beat Dixie State University in a five-set thriller that needed extra points to be decided. However, the team quickly got a gut check when it fell in four sets to Cal State Monterey Bay in its second match...

Volleyball claims NCCAA championship

Volleyball claims NCCAA championship
Eagles claim first-ever NCCAA championship in four-set win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 4, 2017

Volleyball returned to action for the third straight day, taking on The Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions in the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletics Association championships on Dec. 2. A sweep of the Lions clinched a birth in the championship against The Campbellsville...

Volleyball wins four-set battle over HPU

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Volleyball claim their sixth straight victory after a hard fought game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 17, 2017

Volleyball played for the second straight night at home, facing off against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 9. They avenged a loss to the Sharks earlier in the season with a four-set victory. THE BATTLE BEGINS The Eagles started set one on a roll, taking a 6-2 lead on a kill from sophomore...

Volleyball falls to PacWest champs

Volleyball falls to PacWest champs
Cal Baptist snaps Biola’s six-game win streak in dominating fashion.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 14, 2017

After clinching the regular season PacWest championship earlier in November, California Baptist University’s volleyball team entered Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 11 looking to avenge the closest thing they had to a loss all season: a narrow five-set victory over the Eagles at CBU on Oct. 26. The undefeated...

Volleyball claims thrilling win over CUI

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Eagles take down Concordia in a five-set instant classic.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 9, 2017
Eagles take down Concordia in a five-set instant classic.

Volleyball continues winning streak

Volleyball continues winning streak
Eagles win fourth straight in four set victory over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 7, 2017
Eagles win fourth straight in four set victory over Dominican.

Volleyball loses tight match to CBU

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Eagles push Lancers to the brink in five-set loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 30, 2017
Eagles push Lancers to the brink in five-set loss.

Volleyball claims sixth straight victory

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Eagles continue to roll, beating Notre Dame de Namur in four sets.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 23, 2017
Eagles continue to roll, beating Notre Dame de Namur in four sets.