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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Men’s and women’s cross country both claim NCCAA championships

Biola's women's cross country team gets ready at the starting line in the NCCAA national championships on November 10, 2018.
Gabe Plendcio and Makenna Mason lead the Eagles to team titles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • November 10, 2018

On a beautiful morning in Point Lookout, Missouri on Saturday, men’s and women’s cross country added two more NCCAA championship banners. The men won their second consecutive title, and the women took home their first championship in program history. Junior Gabe Plendcio also took home his second...

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win

Volleyball closes out regular season with senior day win
Eagles honor seniors and earn straight-set win against Art U.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • November 10, 2018

Biola volleyball closed out its regular season with a PacWest matchup at home against Academy of Art University on Saturday, and five seniors were honored for their contribution to the program in their last collegiate match in Chase Gymnasium. On the special day, the Eagles took home a decisive sweep...

Women’s golf wins second straight invitational

Biola Golf
Eagles shoot excellent as a team to claim victory for consecutive straight week.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • October 10, 2018

Women’s golf traveled to Prescott, Ariz. to participate in the Embry-Riddle Co-Ed Invitational Oct. 8-9. The Eagles came away with a first place finish in the team competition and three golfers finished in the top five. Junior Tori Roeske led the way in round one for the Eagles shooting a 74, followed...

Women’s golf wins NCCAA West Regional

Sophia Karnazes grins on the golf green as coach Jane Carr pumps her fist into the air.
Eagles post a great score to claim victory in Indio.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • October 1, 2018

Women’s golf traveled to the desert on Monday, taking on Ottawa University Arizona in a National Christian College Athletics Association regional in Indio, Calif. Biola defeated the Spirit to book their trip to Florida for the NCCAA championships Oct. 22-24. Freshman Sami Penor led the Eagles in...