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Women’s tennis coasts through singles

Women’s tennis coasts through singles
Biola comes back from doubles loss to put away Arizona Christian 4-0 in singles.
Tori Apodaca April 13, 2019

Women’s tennis was back on the court at the Biola Tennis Center against longtime Golden State Athletic Conference foe Arizona Christian University for the team’s last regular season match. The Eagles looked to take down the Firestorm after having a 1-10 all-time record against ACU. The women did...

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College
The NAIA 12-seed Warriors defeat the Eagles, 7-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles faced a strong Westmont College women’s tennis team on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California. Biola’s women put up a respectable fight, but lost to the Warriors, 7-2. Junior Allison Torres and freshman Ines Diaz put their talents to work and defeated the No. 3 Warriors doubles team...

Women’s tennis loses in away match

Neither singles nor doubles could pull away from FPU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost Monday afternoon on the road against Fresno Pacific University. None of the Eagles’ doubles or singles players were able to fight off FPU, resulting in a 4-0 sweep. The No. 1 doubles team of sophomore Madison Swaney and junior Lauren Lee became the first to go in a 6-0...

Women’s tennis wins big at Saint Katherine

Women’s tennis wins big at Saint Katherine
Doubles teams lead the charge in away match.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2019

Women’s tennis travelled south to San Marcos to take on the University of Saint Katherine Friday afternoon, and with decisive play, took the match 8-1. Sophomore Lily Waterhouse and junior Allison Torres won first in the No. 2 spot, 8-1. The No. 3 doubles team of junior Tinisee Kandakai and sophomore...

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win
Eagles soar past Lewis-Clark State with four straight singles victories.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles were back in action at home for the second consecutive day, taking on Lewis-Clark [ID] State College Tuesday. After losing the doubles point and the first singles match, the Eagles rattled off four straight wins to earn the 4-2 victory. At No.1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore...

Women’s tennis rallies for 4-3 win

Women’s tennis rallies for 4-3 win
Eagles claim three straight singles matches for victory over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

Biola was back in action at home against University of Hawaii at Hilo on Monday. The Eagles fought through a grueling three-hour match, coming out on the right side of a thrilling 4-3 victory. IMPORTANT POINT The Eagles fell behind early in doubles, as the tandem of sophomores Lily Waterhouse and...

Women’s tennis takes tough loss at home

Women’s tennis takes tough loss at home
Wins come from singles but aren’t enough to take down Colorado Mesa.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 19, 2019

Biola women’s tennis fought in some close doubles matches, but lost against Colorado Mesa University came up big in singles to take the 4-2 team win on Monday afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center. On the doubles side, Biola’s No. 3 team of freshman Inez Diaz and junior Allison Torres won 6-4....

Women’s tennis drops match at Point Loma

Women’s tennis drops match at Point Loma
Eagles lose to experienced SeaLions team 4-0.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 17, 2019

Following three consecutive home matches, Biola traveled to San Diego on Saturday to take on Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles dropped the match by a score of 4-0 to a talented SeaLions squad. At No. 1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and freshman Esther Lee fell by a final score of 6-2. At No....

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Tennis’ Esther Lee

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Tennis’ Esther Lee
The sophomore soared to back-to-back victories this past week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 13, 2019

Women’s tennis is halfway through their 2019 season with a winning record at 5-4. Sophomore Esther Lee has been showing her strength by stepping up in tough matches and displaying consistency throughout the season, but has begun to peak in the recent weeks. Lee was able to lead her team to a big...

Angelo State takes down women’s tennis

Angelo State takes down women’s tennis
Eagles beaten soundly in 4-0 defeat against the Rambelles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles competed for the second straight day on Tuesday, hosting Angelo State University. The Rambelles got the better of the Eagles, claiming the doubles point and three quick singles wins for the 4-0 victory. The bright spot of the day came from No. 1 doubles, when the pairing of junior Lauren...

Women’s tennis claims victory over Western New Mexico

Women’s tennis claims victory over Western New Mexico
Eagles ride past the Mustangs in 4-1 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

Following a busy spring break, women’s tennis returned to the Biola Tennis Center to take on Western New Mexico University on Monday. The Eagles played excellent tennis, claiming a convincing 4-1 victory over the Mustangs. “I thought we played awesome. I think it was our best match of the year...

Women’s tennis crushes Poets

Women’s tennis crushes Poets
The Eagles shutout Whittier college, 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 23, 2019

Women’s tennis dominated Whittier College Saturday morning at the Biola Tennis Center. It was a team effort that resulted in a clean 5-0 sweep in favor of the Eagles. First came the doubles matches, and sophomore Esther Lee and junior Lauren Lee finished their No. 1 doubles match on top, 6-2. The...