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The Student News Site of Biola University

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Tennis taken down by HPU

Tennis taken down by HPU
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both took tough losses to Hawaii Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor • April 17, 2021

Biola tennis hosted Hawaii Pacific University at the Biola Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon. With both the men and women hitting a rough patch in their seasons, the Eagles were eager to reverse their luck. However, the women did not show resolve, losing in a 0-4 sweep. The men put up a better fight,...

Men’s basketball beat the odds in first-ever PacWest tournament

Biola's Cinderella story was led by junior Michael Bagatourian, who hit the game-winning three to defeat APU and send BU to the championship round.
The No. 5 seed Eagles fought their way to the PacWest championship game.
Andi Basista, News Editor • March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Men’s basketball defied expectations this season, making an unprecedented run in their first-ever PacWest conference tournament, taking second overall. The No. 5 ranked Eagles’ Cinderella story came to an end with a heartbreaking...

Women’s golf soars through the PacWest Championship

Women’s golf soars through the PacWest Championship
The Eagles send four players to the All-Tournament Team after finishing second.
Andi Basista, News Editor • April 24, 2019

The Eagles excelled in the PacWest Championship at Litchfield Park, Arizona over the past few days. The team ended the three-day tournament in second place right behind the Academy of Art, shooting 305 collectively. Four Eagles earned spots on the All-Tournament Team. Biola’s second place on the...

Men’s golf end their program at the PacWest Championships

Men’s golf end their program at the PacWest Championships
The Eagles finished in sixth place in their final season for Biola.
Andi Basista, News Editor • April 24, 2019

The Eagles ended a three-day long tournament in Litchfield Park, Arizona on a bittersweet moment. After 12 years as a program, Biola finished its last tournament ever today. The Eagles were able to conclude the PacWest Championship by beating Notre Dame de Namur University out for sixth place. Senior...

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss
The Eagles win in consolation bracket at PacWest Championships.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • April 20, 2019

Men’s tennis finished their season decisively against Holy Names University with a 4-0 win at the PacWest Tennis Championships Saturday morning. Senior David Garcia completed his career with the Eagles with No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles wins. Junior Derek James and Garcia took the first win of...

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match
The Eagles struggle on several fronts against Concordia.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • April 17, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost to Concordia University in the PacWest Women’s Tennis Championship Wednesday morning. The Eagles struggled in every match, fighting for lone points each set but in the end losing 5-0. The No. 1 doubles team of junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther Lee went down first,...

Women’s golf finish third in PacWest

Women’s golf finish third in PacWest
The Eagles move up two spots on the leaderboard in the final day behind Gopfert’s 72.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice • April 25, 2018

Women’s golf competed in the PacWest Conference Championships from April 23-25 at the Wigwam Golf Course in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Biola’s squad recovered after a poor first day score of 325 with two straight rounds of 310, moving from fifth to third in the final round. SLOW START The Eagles...