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Men’s basketball falls to Cal State LA

Men’s basketball falls to Cal State LA
The Eagles blow a late 24-4 run to the Golden Eagles and remain winless this season, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 10, 2019

Men’s basketball traveled to Cal State University, Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 9 looking for a win after a tough loss to Cal State University, San Marcos just yesterday. The Eagles were unable to put together an offense that topped the Golden Eagles. CSULA led the entire game, with the largest lead...

Men’s basketball chokes in overtime

Sophomore Alex Wright dribbles the ball.
The Eagles fall to Cal State San Marcos in their season opener, 75-86.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 8, 2019

Men’s basketball traveled to California State University, San Marcos to get the 2019-20 season underway. The Eagles went into halftime with a decent lead, 41-32, but lost control when the Cougars fought their way back into the game, sending the teams into overtime. BU choked during the extra minutes...

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU
Treinen leads Eagles in a decisive win over Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2019

After Thursday’s loss against Chaminade University, men’s basketball bounced back Saturday night with their second win of the season against Hawaii Pacific University. The Eagles won easily, 70-56, led by senior guard Trevor Treinen with 27 points and senior forward Alex Talma with a double-double....

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball

Chaminade defeats men’s basketball
Eagles lose by six to the Silverswords.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Men’s basketball faced Chaminade University of Honolulu for a second time this season on Thursday at home. During the their first matchup, the Eagles lost 58-82 in Hawaii. This game was much closer, but Biola still took the loss, 84-78. The Eagles started strong during the first seven minutes with...

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia
The Eagles kept it close, but let the game slip away in the final minutes.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 12, 2019

Men’s basketball left Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night defeated, feeling like Concordia University Irvine stole the game from them. The Eagles kept it tight and came within reach of a win, but let the game slip through their fingers in the final minutes, 59-52. Senior forward Steve Herve was the...

Men’s basketball rallies in Hilo

Sophomore guard Michael Bagatourian dribbles through the court in a game against Azusa Pacific University on Dec. 15.
The Eagles claw back from 20 points down for a remarkable win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 5, 2019

In a game that at one point seemed like a blowout in favor of the University of Hawaii-Hilo Vulcans, men’s basketball turned the tables and fought their way to a big 79-77 win on Monday. The comeback did not come easy to the Eagles, but they sealed the deal with a 13-3 run late in the second half. Senior...

Everything Eagles: Worst to First? Not so fast

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Men’s basketball still faces a long road to the top of the PacWest.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. I wrote back in November that men’s basketball’s miraculous upset win over archrival Azusa Pacific University last February helped obscure an awful 2017-18 season. The question I posed in that column was; Would this year follow a similar...

Men’s basketball wins tight matchup against Fresno Pacific

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Treinen leads the team with 25 points and dunks to finish the night.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor January 26, 2019

Biola men’s basketball broke a two-game losing streak Saturday night at Chase Gymnasium, beating Fresno Pacific University 73-69. Senior guard Trevor Treinen led the offense with 25 points. Treinen gave the Eagles a quick start in the first half, scoring a three-pointer and laying in a two-pointer...

Men’s basketball loses big in Cornerstone catastrophe

Senior forward Steve Herve attempts a shot against an Asuza Pacific University player on Dec. 15.
Eagles cannot climb out of big first half deficit, drop rivalry game against APU.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 16, 2018

Biola hosted Azusa Pacific University in a much-anticipated Cornerstone Cup matchup in Chase Gymnasium on Saturday. The Eagles were hoping to push their win streak at home against APU to two following last February’s thrilling 73-70 victory. Saturday night, however, followed a far different script....

Biola loses in heartbreaker to rival Concordia Eagles

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Bagatourian continues to stand out for Biola, but it is not enough to lift them to victory.
Tori Apodaca December 9, 2018

Men’s basketball looked to follow the BU women’s thrilling overtime victory while on the road at Concordia University Saturday night. After a brief delay to the game’s start time due to the women’s contest, the Eagles started strong but eventually fell to CUI, 84-78. A STRONG START Biola quickly...

Men’s basketball takes tough loss in San Diego

Sophomore forward Michael Bagatourian attempts a layup during the Eagles' 82-54 loss at Point Loma on Dec. 5, 2018.
Bagatourian takes leadership on the court in setback at PLNU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 6, 2018

Biola men’s basketball looked to continue a three-game win streak against Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday night, but fell short in an 82-54 blowout. Sophomore forward Michael Bagatourian led the team in points with 14. The Eagles started fast in the first half with Bagatourian sinking two...

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory
Biola’s defense shut down Holy Names University, propelling them to another win.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 1, 2018

Men’s basketball came into Saturday’s game at Chase Gymnasium against Holy Names University seemingly ready to compete. After a hard-fought contest, the Eagles rose above the Hawks for a final score of 61-50. Senior forward Levi Auble took charge of the night, putting up 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore...