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Softball cannot stay ahead in doubleheader sweep

Freshman outfielder Sicili Brittingham takes a swing during Biola's doubleheader against Hope International on Feb. 12. The Eagles lost both games to the Royals.
Blown leads bite the Eagles, who open season with two straight losses to Hope International.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 13, 2019

After rain interfered with Biola softball’s first four scheduled games, the Eagles got more than they bargained for in their long-awaited season opener against Hope International University, losing 3-2 in a nine-inning marathon on Tuesday. The Eagles were two outs away from giving Nikki Udria a win...

Softball splits rough doubleheader

Softball splits rough doubleheader
The Eagles grab a win and a loss in rematch against CBU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 22, 2018

Softball took on a tough doubleheader against 12th-ranked California Baptist University Lancers in Riverside, Calif. on April 21. The first game ended with the Eagles winning in the 10th inning by a score of 2-0, but they fell short in a 3-2 battle in the second game. EAGLES GRAB A WIN IN THE 10TH In...

Softball gets back on track in doubleheader

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After losing a doubleheader to APU, the Eagles bounced back by sweeping CSU San Marcos.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 20, 2018

The Eagles faced a non-conference challenge when they traveled to San Marcos, Calif. to face the California State University San Marcos Cougars in a doubleheader on March 20. Biola was held hitless until sophomore outfielder Jay Perez hit a two-RBI double in the fifth inning of game one, which proved...

Softball comes back in doubleheader

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Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 9, 2018

Biola softball looked to continue their win streak when they hosted PacWestopponents Holy Names University Hawks for a doubleheader on March 9. The two teams currently sit at opposite ends of the conference standings, with Biola near the top and Holy Names at the bottom. Biola went down early after...

Ramos’ big bat gives softball two more conference wins

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Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2018

The softball team made a resounding opening statement in their first ever PacWest home series, sweeping the Dominican University Penguins in a March 8 doubleheader at Freedom Field. The Eagles never trailed in either game, outscoring the Penguins 16-1. Junior outfielder Areana Ramos led the way with...

Softball storms through Hawaii

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The Eagles win their first six PacWest games in their successful road trip.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

After starting the season with an 11-3 nonconference record, softball headed to Hawaii over spring break to start their inaugural PacWest slate in road series against Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, and University of Hawaii Hilo. The Eagles went 6-2 over the eight-game trip, sweeping...

Shorthanded softball collapses against Canadian school

Eagles give up five runs in final inning to Simon Fraser.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 6, 2018

Softball hosted some international guests on Feb. 6 as the Simon Fraser University Clan traveled from British Columbia, Canada to face the Eagles at Freedom Field. With the flu making its way through Biola’s roster, the severely understaffed Eagles came within two outs of a victory but ultimately...

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep
Eagles’ offense wastes no time in making a statement with two big wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 3, 2018

Softball entered an opening-day doubleheader against old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe La Sierra University with the Eagles looking to show off their strong offense and young talent. With a whopping 21 runs over two games—one of which was shortened—La Sierra could not...

Softball drops crucial games at Menlo

A late-season road sweep has the Eagles’ playoff hopes on life support.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 25, 2017
A late-season road sweep has the Eagles’ playoff hopes on life support.

Softball suffers sweeping defeat from the Hawks

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After 12 consecutive conference games, the Eagles are 5-7 and fifth in GSAC.
Keaton Moore, Writer March 22, 2017
After 12 consecutive conference games, the Eagles are 5-7 and fifth in GSAC.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Kayla Neff

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Neff’s adept offensive abilities lead her to the weekly award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 15, 2017
Neff’s adept offensive abilities lead her to the weekly award.

Sequential series end in splits

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Biola softball lost the first game and won the second in both of their doubleheaders this past weekend.
Dale Fredriks, Writer March 14, 2017
Biola softball lost the first game and won the second in both of their doubleheaders this past weekend.