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Men’s soccer kicks off last victory

Eagles win their final match of the 2018 season and finish fifth in the PacWest.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • November 3, 2018

Men’s soccer played their final game of the season against Dominican University on a Saturday evening at Al Barbour Field. The match took off quickly for junior forward Leo Thompson as he scored three goals to help the Eagles grab their final win of the season by a score of 3-1. Midway through...

APU’s late goal sinks men’s soccer

The Cougars clinched at least a share of the PacWest title with the Cornerstone Cup win.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 27, 2018

In front of a standing room only crowd at Al Barbour Field Saturday, men’s soccer took the pitch with one goal in mind—to play spoiler against No. 8 Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles gave a valiant effort with a defense-first approach, holding the archrival Cougars scoreless for the first 77...

Men’s soccer takes blowout after offense explodes for four goals

Eagles grab a win in their final match in the islands over Hawaii-Hilo.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • October 16, 2018

Men’s soccer played their last of three matches in Hawaii against the Hawaii Hilo University Vulcans Tuesday. In the shadow of the massive Hawaiian volcanoes, it was the Eagles’ offense that erupted. Biola recorded its highest number of goals in a match this season with a 4-0 win. In the first...

Men’s soccer grabs second straight win

Eagles start their Hawaii trip on a high note in epic battle.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • October 11, 2018

Men’s soccer kicked off the first of three games in Hawaii with a tough battle against PacWest opponent Hawaii Pacific University. Towards the end of a long game full of shot attempts on goal for both teams, the Eagles pushed through a goal in the second half to earn the 1-0 win. The Eagles focused...

Men’s soccer earns victory in double overtime thriller

Eagles grab second conference win in sudden death.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • October 6, 2018

Men’s soccer won a tough matchup against PacWest foe Concordia University Irvine at Al Barbour field on Saturday. The Eagles of Concordia fought to break a tie, causing the game to go into double overtime. Biola ended the game on a strike from junior forward Leo Thompson at the 38-second mark in the...

Men’s soccer loses tough battle

Eagles keep it tight throughout, but fall 2-1 to Notre Dame De Namur.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • September 29, 2018

Men’s soccer kicked off their second PacWest matchup Saturday at Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, Calif. The Eagles fought until the end, but ended up coming out on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat. Junior Luis Rodriguez started in goal for Biola, and he was tested early in the first half...

Men’s soccer loses in blowout

The Eagles fell short against a conference opponent.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • September 20, 2018

Men’s soccer took on the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions at Al Barbour field on Wednesday. The Eagles could not push a score through PNLU’s defense and ultimately fell short 4-0 in the a PacWest preseason game. The first half began with a quick PLNU score within the first two minutes...

Firing until the finish: men’s soccer grabs last-minute victory

Eagles stun Nighthawks at the end in an instant classic.

Alex Brouwer, Reporter • September 14, 2018

In an absolute thriller, Biola men’s soccer beat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday thanks to senior midfielder Kousei Mattox. The team co-captain rifled home the winner in the 89th minute to secure the 3-2 win for the Eagles. A CAPTAIN’S CONTRIBUTION With the game tied at two, Mattox...