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Women’s soccer snooze on Sea Lions

Women’s soccer snooze on Sea Lions
The Eagles found themselves stunned as Point Loma Nazarene University took a dominating 4-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 6, 2021

Women’s soccer ventured south to Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday afternoon to kick off the Eagles’ five-game road trip. Biola found themselves struggling in their second PacWest matchup of the season, falling to the undefeated Sea Lions, 4-0. FIRST HALF SNOOZE The Eagles and Sea Lions...

Men’s water polo compete in the Gary Troyer tournament

Men’s water polo compete in the Gary Troyer tournament
The Eagles finish 0-4 in their second tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 2, 2021

On Oct. 1-2, men’s water polo competed in the Gary Troyer tournament. On day one, the Eagles faced off against McKendree University and the Naval Academy, and on day two Biola matched up against Ottawa Arizona and Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles held their ground and put points on the board,...

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU
The Eagles battle for a win against the Cougars, but ultimately lose, 2-3.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 1, 2021

The Eagles faced Azusa Pacific University at home on Oct. 1. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, however, the Cougars ultimately won the match. This left the Eagles with a loss, 2-3. By the end of the game, the Eagles had a total of 97 points, 54 kills and two aces.  PLAYERS’ SUCCESS Although...

Men’s water polo add another loss to the season

Men’s water polo add another loss to the season
The Eagles are overtaken by Cal Baptist, 16-8.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

On Thursday, the Eagles returned home to face off against the California Baptist University Lancers. The Eagles continued to show improvement in their defensive skills but fell short losing, 16-8.  Despite the loss, the Eagles were able to add to the scoreboard each period. Sophomore attacker Kenny...

Women’s soccer suffers another loss

Women’s soccer suffers another loss
The Eagles were defeated by Cal Poly Pomona, 2-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2021

On Sept. 27, women’s soccer headed to Pomona, California to take on the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. Pomona began the match aggressively with 12 attempted shots and four fouls in the first half. The Broncos scored the first goal less than six minutes into the first half. Neither team scored again until...

Water polo begins losing streak

Water polo begins losing streak
The Eagles faced defeat against Fresno Pacific, 16-6.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2021

On Saturday, the Eagles headed to Garden Grove, California to face off against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. Biola’s newest team showed improvement in technical skills but fell short in offense losing, 16-6.  Despite the loss, freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter managed two assists,...

Men’s water polo faces another loss

Sophmore attacker Kenny Wulf gets ready to pass the ball to his teammate.
The Eagles fall to Santa Clara University, 19-7.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2021

On Sept. 24, men’s water polo headed to the Sullivan Aquatic Center in Santa Clara, California to face the Santa Clara University Broncos. The Eagles struggled to stay afloat as the Broncos dominated the pool, 19-7. Despite the loss, the men’s energy stayed high as they attempted 22 shots. QUICK...

Another loss for men’s soccer

Another loss for men’s soccer
The Eagles face defeat against rivals APU, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Men’s soccer fell once again against Azusa Pacific University, 3-1. This marks the Eagles’ third loss of the season, putting their current standing at 3-3. The Cougars made a goal at one minute eight seconds. Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper JD Gunn was unable to make the save, putting APU at an early...

Men’s soccer lose their second game of the season

Men’s soccer lose their second game of the season
The Eagles suffer a back-to-back loss against Cal State LA.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 18, 2021

Men’s soccer faced defeat once again against the California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles, gaining their second loss of the season, 2-0. The defeat came early on in the first period when Cal State LA made two goals in the first 15 minutes of the game. THE BETTER EAGLES The lead from...

Women’s soccer shut down by Warriors

Women’s soccer shut down by Warriors
The Eagles lose to Western Washington, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2021

Women’s soccer traveled to Bellingham, Washington on Friday to face off against the Western Washington University Warriors. The Eagles’ defense struggled to fend off the Warriors, ultimately losing the game, 1-0. Biola’s offense played a low-pressure match, only managing one shot to the Warriors’...

Another loss for men’s water polo

Freshman utility player John Grasso (right) and the Eagles suffered their fifth loss of the season tonight.
The Eagles fall to the Tritons.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Men’s water polo had their second home game of the season as they faced the University of California, San Diego Tritons. On Wednesday afternoon Biola was victorious against Westcliff, but took a turn today as they suffered their fifth loss of the season against the Tritons, 25-4. Freshman goalkeeper...

Women’s soccer starts a losing streak

Women's soccer starts a losing streak
The Eagles take their second loss of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 11, 2021

Women’s soccer headed to San Marcos, California to face off against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars. The Eagles managed to make one goal but it was not enough as they took their second loss of the season, 2-1. Despite the loss, Biola maintained possession for a majority of the first half with seven...