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Women’s tennis wins fourth in a row

Women’s tennis wins fourth in a row
The Eagles beat Stanislaus State in a tight match, 4-3.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2020

Women’s tennis got their fourth win in a row on Saturday, Feb. 29 against California State University, Stanislaus. The Eagles took care of business early, claiming the doubles point, then continued their domination throughout the singles matches to earn a decisive 4-3 win. CONSISTENCY IS KEY In the...

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names
Both the men and women controlled the Hawks in back-to-back victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 28, 2020

Eagles’ tennis hosted Holy Names University on Friday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women set the tone, shutting out Holy Names in a clean 7-0 sweep. The men followed with the same intensity, winning their game 5-2. LOCKED IN The women’s doubles matches were controlled...

Tennis squeaks by Redlands

Tennis squeaks by Redlands
The men’s and women’s tennis teams topped the Bulldogs, 5-4 each.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 21, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis took to the University of Redlands Friday afternoon, looking to bounce back from recent struggles. The women, led by freshmen Colbyshae Emery and Brooke Fager, got the ball rolling as they squeaked by to win 5-4 overall, including four singles wins. The men took on the same...

Women’s tennis sinks to Fresno Pacific

Sophomore Ines Diaz Gomez prepares to hit the ball.
The Eagles lost to FPU after struggles in the singles matches proved their downfall.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Women’s tennis traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday afternoon in a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles secured two of the doubles points, but found ultimate defeat in the singles, winning only one of the six matches, resulting in the overall 2-5 loss. STRUGGLES...

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both faced defeat in tough losses to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 14, 2020

Biola tennis took to Irvine, California on Thursday evening where both the men and women faced a strong Concordia University Irvine team. The men kept the overall score close by winning all three of the doubles matches, but fell to the feet of their victors in the singles matches, where they were outplayed...

Women’s tennis fall short to Westmont College

Senior Allison Torres goes in to hit the ball.
The Eagles came down to the wire during singles but lost 2-4.
Gigi Fierro February 4, 2020

The Eagles opened their season this afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center, facing the Westmont College Warriors. Biola was predicted to have a great match today, with their early lead in the doubles. The Eagles fought hard but unfortunately lost in the singles, resulting in the 2-4 defeat. “We wanted...

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier

Men’s and women’s tennis dominate Whittier
The Eagles were near perfect in every match, the women sweeping Whitter 9-0 and the men winning 8-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 1, 2020

Men’s and women’s tennis began their 2020 season off with a bang as they each had total control over Whittier College on Saturday morning. The women’s team swept the Poets in all three doubles matches and all six singles, earning them the monstrous 9-0 victory. The men’s team followed closely...

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match
The Eagles struggle on several fronts against Concordia.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 17, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost to Concordia University in the PacWest Women’s Tennis Championship Wednesday morning. The Eagles struggled in every match, fighting for lone points each set but in the end losing 5-0. The No. 1 doubles team of junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther Lee went down first,...

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...