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APU defeats men’s tennis

Nationally ranked no. 13 Azusa Pacific takes down Biola.

Andi Basista, News Editor • February 11, 2019

It was a tough day for the Eagles as they took on the 3-0 Cougars of Azusa Pacific University at the Biola Tennis Center on Monday. Biola’s men’s tennis team entered as heavy underdogs to their longtime rivals and APU came out on top, 5-0. The competition started with a quick consistent series...

Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian

The Eagles get a little help from the rain, carrying them to their first season win.

Andi Basista, News Editor • February 9, 2019

Biola men’s tennis came into Saturday afternoon’s matches against San Diego Christian College looking to redeem themselves after falling short to Hope International University just two days prior. The Hawks were unable to take home a single win in their first matchup of the year, as Biola defeated...

Men’s tennis falls short in season opener

Eagles show fight, but lose to Hope International in first match of the year.

Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • February 7, 2019

Biola men’s tennis opened up its season at home against Hope International University on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles showed some promise but ultimately lost to the Royals by a team score of 4-2. The day started with three doubles matches, and it came down to the wire. The no. 1 doubles team...

Back-to-back: men’s tennis gets second straight win

The Eagles strung together victories for the first time this season with blowout of Merrimack College.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 31, 2018

After his women’s team won its second game of the season on March 28, head tennis coach David Goodman expressed hope that the taste of victory would make his teams hunger for more. “That’s the exciting part of winning,” Goodman said. “The allure of it is, you just want more.” Women’s...

Men’s tennis rallies against PLU

Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer • March 28, 2018

After their tough loss to University of Hawaii at Hilo on March 26, men’s tennis came out focused against Pacific Lutheran University on March 27. Their strong effort lifted them past their opponents, as they swept PLU in a 9-0 victory. EAGLES DOMINATE IN DOUBLES “Our team has been struggling...

Tennis struggles versus Hawaii

Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer • March 27, 2018

Biola hosted University of Hawaii Hilo on March 26 and hoped to gain some momentum after their match with Arizona Christian University was rained out on March 21. The women’s team started the day off with some close matches but lost 9-0. The men fared better against Hilo but still fell short...

Late heroics lift men’s tennis

Lee, Blair and James come up big in their singles matches to beat Sonoma State.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 20, 2018

With only one point between his team and a win that could snap their three-match losing streak, senior Lucas Lee dug in. He and his opponent battled back and forth in an impressive rally before Lee tried to get Allan Lock of Sonoma State University off balance. Lee’s strategy worked. He cheated towards...

Tennis beaten by Point Loma

Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice • February 20, 2018

Men’s and women’s tennis competed at the Biola Tennis Center on Feb. 17 against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. It marked the first home match of the season for the men’s team and the second for the women. The men never really got their footing as they lost all six singles matches...

Tennis swept by Azusa

Neither of the men’s and women’s teams were able claim a single win in the Cornerstone Cup matchup.

Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice • February 20, 2018

Men’s and women’s tennis welcomed archrivals Azusa Pacific University for their first tennis competition in NCAA Division II and the PacWestconference. The Eagles two squads came into the matches a combined 1-7, while the Cougars boasted a combined record of 8-1. Despite Biola’s best efforts,...