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Men’s soccer falls short in double overtime

Sophomore midfielder Oscar Rubalcava attempts to score against the opposing team.
The Eagles’ strong defense sends them into overtime, but could not walk away with the win.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 22, 2019

Men’s soccer entered into a battlefield on Saturday night against Cal State University, Los Angeles. The Eagles found two goals in the second half to match the Golden Eagles, but ultimately fell in overtime, 2-3. The first half started with Cal State LA in control. The Golden Eagles put away their...

Men’s soccer drop second road game

Senior defender Jake Munivez kicks the ball to his teammate sophomore midfielder Gio Passarelli.
The Eagles score a goal in the final minutes, but fall short 2-1.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 14, 2019

Men’s soccer lost a tough battle on the road against the University of California, San Diego Tritons on Saturday. Biola struggled to make shot attempts to the goal, but managed to score one goal in the final minutes of the game. The Eagles eventually fell to the Tritons  2-1.  Throughout the first...

Men’s soccer shuts out CSU San Marcos

Freshman midfielder Chad Sinclair attempts to steal the ball from his opponent, during the game against California State University San Marcos on September 11, 2019.
Two freshmen Eagles score winning goals for first win of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 11, 2019

Men’s soccer collected their first home win under the lights against California State University, San Marcos Cougars on Wednesday. Midway through the match, two freshman Eagles both snuck a goal past the Cougars goalkeeper, earning their first victory of the season by a final score of 2-0. The first...

Men’s soccer lose first home matchup

Senior Forward Hunter Finnegan, scores Biola's second goal against Northwest Nazarene on September 7, 2019.
The Eagles fall in nail-bitter second non-conference game.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 7, 2019

Men’s soccer kicked off their first home non-conference game in a close matchup against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks on Saturday. The Eagles scored twice in the second half and worked to defend the goal but fell short after a three-point sweep from NNU, to end with a final score of...

Men’s soccer loses season opener

Senior defender Jake Munivez controls the ball against his opponents.
The Eagles drop their first match against Point Loma University.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 5, 2019

Men’s soccer fell short in their season opener against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Thursday. The Eagles played strong until the end but lost by a final score of 1-0.  In the first half, the Eagles came out of the gates with nine shot attempts on the goal. However, Biola struggled...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

APU’s late goal sinks men’s soccer

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
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...

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust
Men’s soccer might have a completely different look, but the team’s goals have not changed. Just ask its head coach.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Upon meeting Biola men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins, the first thing you notice is his beard. His massive, scraggly mess of facial hair grows back in the summers after he shaves it every spring. It is a cycle of reinvention, something...

Men’s Soccer blown out again, goes 0-2 in PacWest preseason

Biola Men's Soccer huddles up during their game against Point Loma on Sept. 19. Courtesy of Adam Washington/Biola Athletics
The Eagles have been outscored 8-1 against conference opponents so far.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 22, 2018

Biola men’s soccer headed down to Irvine, Calif. Saturday looking for some major improvement after a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday. They instead found very little, and became the victims of an Eagle-on-Eagle drubbing as Concordia University Irvine blew out Biola...

Game of shadows: Men’s soccer battles for afternoon tie

Senior defender Alejandro Pelayo (29) falls backwards as his header flies past the opposing goalie during the Eagles' game agains Fort Hayes (Kan.) State University on Sept. 15. Photo by Austin Green/THE CHIMES
The Eagles remained knotted with Fort Hayes State after a defensively dominated matchup.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 15, 2018

The shadows grew longer throughout the afternoon, but the scoreboard rarely changed as Biola men’s soccer tied at one goal apiece with Fort Hays (Kan.) State University at Al Barbour Field on Saturday. Despite falling short of a win, the Eagles (2-2-1) remain undefeated at home in 2018. “Our guys...

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

Senior midfielder Kousei Mattox (25) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat Northwest Nazarene University on Sept. 13, 2018. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
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...

Men’s soccer turns out the lights on San Bernardino

Freshman defender Henry Reeves jumping in the air as a soccer ball flies toward him.
Biola’s defense holds firm, carrying the Eagles to their first win of the year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 8, 2018

The temperature was just starting to cool off from a massive heat wave, the air was humid and sticky, and the lights at Al Barbour Field even failed to turn on at first. At the end of the night, none of that mattered to Biola men’s soccer. The Eagles were home for the first time in 2018, and they...