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Softball sweeps start of Concordia Kickoff Classic

Softball sweeps start of Concordia Kickoff Classic
Biola softball sparked their season opener with two shutout wins over Stanislaus State and CSU East Bay.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 31, 2020

Biola softball began their 2020 season in Irvine, California on Friday morning where they soared to double victories in the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles brought home a 8-0 win against Stanislaus State in just five innings courtesy of the run-rule. BU continued to dominate in their second matchup...

Softball splits doubleheader against Azusa Pacific

Softball splits doubleheader against Azusa Pacific
The Eagles shutout rivals APU in an eight-inning game one victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 2, 2019

Softball took to the diamond at Azusa Pacific University on Thursday afternoon to battle out in a doubleheader against the Cougars. Biola shut out APU in the first game of the day, 1-0. However, the Eagles let game two slip away and the Cougars walked away with the final victory, 4-3. PITCHING PERFECTION Game...

Softball takes two tough losses on senior night

Softball takes two tough losses on senior night
Seniors celebrate friendships as the Eagles’ season comes to an end.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 25, 2019

Biola softball celebrated senior night at home against Concordia University Thursday night in a doubleheader. Despite competitive pitching, the Eagles took heartbreaking losses in both games, 3-2 and 11-2. In the first game, Concordia was the first team on the board with a run in the second inning....

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur
The Eagles go up 2-0 in the first day of a four-game series against NDNU.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 18, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Belmont, California today to compete in their first of two doubleheaders. The first game of the day started dry, however, Biola pulled themselves together and emerged with a victory, 6-2. The second game carried the same energy from the Eagles. They ended the game in the sixth...

Softball sweeps four-game series

Softball sweeps four-game series
Eagles claim second consecutive doubleheader sweep over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Biola played their second doubleheader at Dominican University on Wednesday. Much like yesterday’s victories, the Eagles struck early and often to pick up two more wins, 11-6 and 6-3, sweeping the Penguins. EARLY EXPLOSION The first inning of the first game was one to remember, as an explosion of...

Softball dominates doubleheader

Softball dominates doubleheader
Eagles offense explodes in two wins at Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Softball swept Dominican University on Tuesday in a PacWest doubleheader. Led by strong offense, the Eagles claimed an 8-0 victory in game one, and held on for a 3-1 win in game two. DOMINANT OFFENSE Biola started game one with a run in the first inning off of a sacrifice fly from senior third baseman...

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders

Softball sweeps Silverswords in back-to-back doubleheaders
The Eagles go 4-0 against Chaminade to extend their winning streak to six games.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles continued to prevail over Chaminade University in the last day of their back-to-back doubleheader at Freedom Field on Tuesday night. Biola remained behind for most of the first game, but flipped the switch on the Silverswords late and pulled off the 5-4 walk-off win. The second game showed...

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader

Softball dominates Silverswords in doubleheader
The Eagles took complete control of Chaminade in shutout second game win.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2019

The Eagles took on the Silverswords of Chaminade University in a doubleheader this Monday at Freedom Field. The night was all Eagles as they scraped by and won the first game, 3-2, but came right back with a newfound energy to win big in game two, 11-0. CLOSE CALL It was a slow start for both teams....

Softball splits doubleheader against Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits doubleheader against Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles battle the Vulcans in their first doubleheader of the week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 20, 2019

Softball kicked off yet another doubleheader at Freedom Field against Hawaii Hilo University Tuesday night. Biola took the first win, 10-5, however, the Vulcans won the high-pressure contest in the second game, 11-3. EAGLES FLY HIGH The Eagles came out with a presence, putting them up 3-0 at the bottom...

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU
The Eagles dominated the first game, but were taken by surprise in the second.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles hosted a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University at Freedom Field on Tuesday. Just one day prior, Biola swept Hawaii Pacific in another doubleheader. This time around, the Eagles easily won the first game 2-0, but took a surprising loss in the final game, 8-6. POWERFUL PITCHING The...

Softball loses doubleheader at Concordia

Junior catcher Kayla Neff swings at a pitch during the Eagles' game against Cal State San Marcos on Feb. 10. The game was eventually suspended due to rain.
Eagles swept on the road despite late comeback in second game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Softball traveled to nearby Concordia University Irvine on Friday looking to establish themselves as the better Eagles in the start of PacWest competition. However, the other Eagles from Irvine got the better of Biola, sweeping the doubleheader with a 3-0 shutout and 5-4 walk-off win. In game one...

Softball splits six in Tucson

Softball splits six in Tucson
The Eagles recorded their first victories in the Nikki Udria era over a weekend in Arizona.
Joel Ashor and Austin Green February 16, 2019

Softball headed to Tucson, Arizona to compete in the two-day DII Cactus Classic on Friday and Saturday, splitting their six games there with three wins and three losses. The Eagles recorded their first wins under new head coach Nikki Udria after they lost two close games against Hope International University...