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The Chimes

Eagles step into official NCAA Division II membership

Biola students celebrate during the 2018 Biola v.s. Azusa Pacific game.
The Eagles are now eligible for Division II postseason play.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). After two years of provisional NCAA Division II membership, Biola Athletics officially became a full and active DII school over the summer. The Eagles entered provisional DII membership during the summer of 2016 after 52 years in the...

Recruiting flourishes as NCAA era of Biola athletics approaches

Recruiting flourishes as NCAA era of Biola athletics approaches
With possible full membership into NCAA Division II around the corner, highly-touted talent flocks to Biola.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 24, 2018

Amid its third and final year of the NCAA Division II provisional membership process, and their second season of competition as a member of the PacWest Conference, Biola Athletics is well on its way toward a seamless transition. While the university appears to have met the standards for admittance thus...

Annie Park takes on a new role

Annie Park takes on a new role
Annie Park is now helping from the sidelines at women’s basketball games.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

Graduation leaves most former college athletes in the same boat as every other student they graduated with—they have to face the world and choose what path they want to follow. One path available for athletes includes coaching, which is exactly the direction former Biola women’s basketball star Annie...

Softball enters new era with revamped roster

Softball enters new era with revamped roster
Several new faces join the Eagles as they get ready for Division II.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 30, 2018

Lori Coleman has already overseen one rebuilding process for Biola softball. In 2014 and 2015, the Eagles’ head softball coach led her team to second-place finishes in the Golden State Athletic Conference and bids in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship tournament....

Home sweet home for men’s basketball

Home sweet home for men’s basketball
Men's basketball win their season debut at Chase Gymnasium.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 15, 2017

Men’s basketball won their first game of the season in their NCAA Division IIhome debut on Nov. 14, beating an old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe, the University of Antelope Valley Pioneers. The Eagles opened up a 13-point lead at halftime then staved off a Pioneers comeback...

Men’s cross country wins NCCAA championship

Photo Courtesy of Kevin Horchler
Both Eagles squads end season strong with top honors.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 14, 2017

Men’s and women’s cross country competed in the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championships at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, Miss. on Nov. 11. Both men’s and women’s teams raced against 12 other teams in the event, hosted by Belhaven University. MEN PLACE FIRST IN...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Swim’s Lisa Tixier

Photo Courtesy of Adam Washington
One of Biola’s most decorated athletes start new season on fire and earns this week's athlete of the week.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 1, 2017
One of Biola’s most decorated athletes start new season on fire and earns this week's athlete of the week.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Volleyball’s Tess Van Grouw

Van Grouw’s defensive prowess earns the senior libero her second Chimes’ Athlete of the Week award.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 20, 2017
Van Grouw’s defensive prowess earns the senior libero her second Chimes’ Athlete of the Week award.

Cross country finishes middle of the pack at UCR

Cross country finishes middle of the pack at UCR
Men and women improve times, but neither team cracks top 10 in a crowded field.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 18, 2017
Men and women improve times, but neither team cracks top 10 in a crowded field.

Chimes’ Men’s Athlete of the Year: Jimmy Gallarda

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Gallarda rose to the top as the ace of the staff and validated the title with the inaugural award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2017
Gallarda rose to the top as the ace of the staff and validated the title with the inaugural award.

Chimes’ Women’s Athlete of the Year: Annie Park

Amelia Mowry/THE CHIMES [file]
Annie Park’s inestimable leadership and outstanding play at point guard earns her the inaugural award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2017
Annie Park’s inestimable leadership and outstanding play at point guard earns her the inaugural award.

Women’s soccer ramps up for Division II

Courtesy of George Rodriguez
After a bitter end to a stellar 2016, the Eagles look to turn the page in their first NCAA season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor May 16, 2017
After a bitter end to a stellar 2016, the Eagles look to turn the page in their first NCAA season.