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The Chimes

Women’s water polo wins two games in California Baptist mini tournament

Sophomore attacker Veralie Naranjo raises the ball in the air while evading a defender.
Biola notches two victories and takes two losses.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 3, 2023

Biola University made a decent showing at the mini tournament hosted by California Baptist University from Jan. 27–28. On the first day, the Eagles beat the University of Redlands 10-7 but lost to the University of Southern California 6-20 later that afternoon. The next day, Biola defeated Azusa Pacific...

Women’s water polo makes a splash in WWPA conference

Women’s water polo makes a splash in WWPA conference
The Eagles finish out conference season, 2-1.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2022

On April 2, women’s water polo closed out its conference competition with an incredible 14-8 victory over the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. This victory secured a 2-1 record in the Western Water Polo Association. SAIL A GENTLE SEA The first period of the game left Biola at a disadvantage....

Women’s water polo breaks their win streak

Women’s water polo breaks their win streak
The Eagles hosted rivals APU and were defeated, 12-8.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 10, 2022

Women’s water polo returned home to face off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars after three wins in last week's tournament, which included two back-to-back wins. The Eagles had a strong start with a one-point lead to finish the first period, but unfortunately lost in the end, 12-8. STARTING...

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses
In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, the Eagles failed to gain any victories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, women’s water polo suffered three straight losses against Fresno State University, University of the Pacific and San Jose State University, 15-7, 15-5, 14-5. Though the Eagles fought hard, they were ultimately unable to take home any victories.  SEVEN-POINT SURGE In...

Concordia defeats women’s water polo

Concordia defeats women’s water polo
The Eagles fall short to the Golden Eagles, 15-9.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 4, 2022

Women’s water polo played their second home game of the spring semester at Splash Aquatic Center against Concordia University Irvine and lost, 15-9.  NECK AND NECK Concordia scored the first goal less than a minute into the game. In response, sophomore utility Maria Roldan Gonzalez scored the first...

Water polo defeats Redlands, but takes a loss against UCSD

Water polo defeats Redlands, but takes a loss against UCSD
The Eagles maintained consistent scoring in CBU Lancer Joust.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 29, 2022

At the California Baptist University Lancer Joust, the Eagles battled No. 11 UC San Diego, taking a loss, 17-10. However, in their second game of the day, Biola defeated the University of Redlands Bulldogs by a landslide win, 18-3.  EAGLES BATTLE THE TRITONS Overall, the Eagles recorded their second-best...