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Everything Eagles: Softball coach Nikki Udria brings DI resume

Biola softball’s promising future is now in the hands of a young but decorated leader.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • February 16, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Less than two years ago, the starting shortstop for the University of Oregon softball team became just the fifth player in program history to be named a two-time NCAA Division I All-American. She got the award after her .394 batting...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...

Softball bounces back against William Woods in homecoming

The Eagles pick up two more nonconference wins.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 7, 2018

Tired and jet-lagged from their road trip to Hawaii over spring break, softball refused to let it stop them from sweeping nonconference foe William Woods University of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics on March 6. The Eagles won the first game of the doubleheader via a shutout from...

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

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....