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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...

Softball cannot stay ahead in doubleheader sweep

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...

Biola names Nikki Udria new softball coach

The former Division I softball standout was previously an assistant on Lori Coleman’s staff.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • August 12, 2018

Biola Athletics stayed in-house with its biggest coaching change of summer 2018, announcing Tuesday that former assistant Nikki Udria will become the ninth head softball coach in Eagles history. Udria takes over a team on the rise that lost only two graduating seniors from last year.

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 disappoints with two losses

The Eagles fall in doubleheader to second-place Trailblazers.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • April 21, 2018

Softball lost both doubleheader games against the Dixie State University Trailblazers on April 20. The Trailblazers edged out the Eagles in the first game by a final score of 3-1 and the second by 5-4. EAGLES START FAST, FINISH SLOW Game one took off quickly with the Eagles and the Trailblazers...

Softball comes back in doubleheader

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...

Softball steamrolls Marymount

The Eagles outscored their nonconference foes 20-3 in a doubleheader sweep.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

After winning all three of their games in the Cactus Classic in Tucson, Ariz., softball returned home looking to keep their momentum going in a doubleheader against Marymount College of California at Freedom Field on Feb. 22. The Eagles did just that, winning 8-0 and 12-3 over Marymount behind an...

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 enters new era with revamped roster

Several new faces join the Eagles as they get ready for Division II.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • January 30, 2018

Lori Coleman has already overseen one rebuilding process for Biola softball. In 2014 and 2015, the Eagles’ head softball coach led her team to second-place finishes in the Golden State Athletic Conference and bids in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship tournament....