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Men’s water polo finish their season with a win

Men’s water polo finish their season with a win
The Eagles compete in the 2021 WWPA Championship.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

On Friday morning the men’s water polo team headed to Davis, California to compete against Fresno Pacific University, University of California at Davis and Concordia University Irvine at the Western Water Polo Association Championship. The Eagles split day one of competition with a victory against...

Men’s water polo sets a new program record

Men’s water polo sets a new program record
The Eagles secure their second win against Ottawa Arizona, 15-7.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday morning men’s water polo headed to Thousand Oaks, California to compete against Ottawa Arizona University and California Lutheran University. The Eagles split the day with a victory against Ottawa, 15-7 and a loss against Cal Lutheran, 12-5. This concludes the men's water polo initial season...

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine, 11-4.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 27, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon men’s water polo returned home to compete against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles added to their losing streak, as they could not prove to be the better eagles. CUI defeated Biola 11-4 in their last home game of the season. BATTLE OF THE EAGLES Freshman...

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament
The Eagles remain defeated as they start to wrap up their very first season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

On Oct. 23-24 men’s water polo headed to San Jose, California to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament. Biola competed against Iona College, Princeton University and San Jose State University. The Eagles fell in all three matches, despite the loss they scored double digits for the fourth...

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak
The Eagles suffer their 15th loss of the season against No. 8 UC Davis, 22-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 22, 2021

On Friday evening, men’s water polo headed north to face off against the No. 8 University of California, Davis Aggies. The Eagles suffered another devastating loss in the pool, as the Aggies won, 22-3. Freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter continues to add to his college athletic accomplishments,...

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount
The Eagles suffer devastating loss against the Lions, 24-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

On Oct. 16, men’s water polo faced off against the Loyola Marymount University Lions. The Eagles added to their losing streak, now standing overall 1-14 and 0-6 conference. The Eagles managed to make two goals, but ultimately left defeated, 24-2. LEFT UNDERWATER The Lions pulled ahead in the first...

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,...

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 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...

Historic first win for men’s water polo

Historic first win for men’s water polo
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 15, 2021

Men’s water polo had its first home game this afternoon against the Westcliff University Warriors. Two weeks ago Biola lost its match 7-10 to Westcliff. This afternoon they redeemed themselves with their first ever win, 12-8. A DREAM DEFENSE Freshman center defender Nolan Rapp led the defense gaining...

Biola Athletics announces water polo will be added to varsity athletics

Biola Athletics announces water polo will be added to varsity athletics
Men’s and women’s water polo will be added as a new program in 2021-22.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 3, 2019

Biola athletics has recently announced the addition of men’s and women’s water polo to the growing sports program. After running the proposal by the President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees, both a men’s and women’s team will be added to the Eagles community. According to Biola’s Athletics...