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Volleyball sweeps Holy Names University at home

Biola Volleyball player jumps to spike the ball.
Home Sweep Home: Volleyball earns their second shutout of the weekend, defeating the Holy Names Hawks 3-0.
Tori Apodaca October 19, 2019

Biola volleyball kept their momentum going with another clean win on the weekend against the Holy Names Hawks. Head Coach Aaron Seltzer’s team showed up to Chase Gymnasium, sending the Hawks home in three quick sets.   SHOWING UP STRONG “I thought our seniors did a great job of setting the tone...

Women’s soccer takes second victory in a row at home

Senior Madyson Brown looks for a teammate to pass to.
The Eagles beat Notre Dame de Namur with second-half determination.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

Women’s soccer won their second PacWest conference home match on Saturday afternoon against Notre Dame de Namur University. Senior forward Annmarie Alvarez was the difference for the offense in the second half, as the Eagles walked away with a 2-1 win.  Senior defender Colie Martin started out...

Men’s basketball heightens hopes for upcoming season

Sophomore guard Alex Wright looks to advance the ball into the paint.
The Eagles recruited seven new athletes, three of which reach 6’9” and above to the 2019-20 lineup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Men’s basketball ended the 2018-19 season in a three-way tie for fifth place in the PacWest Conference, right behind rivals Azusa Pacific University. Unsatisfied with the results, the boys are aiming at to push through the middle of...

Volleyball earns clean win against Academy of Art

Two Eagles jump for the ball.
The Eagles reach .500 in most recent win.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2019

After three matches in Hawaii, volleyball took on Academy of Arts University at home Friday evening. Biola won the match 3-0 as junior middle blocker Bekah Roth led the offense.   The Eagles began the first set strong, leading the Knights in almost every category, racking up 20 digs and and 18 kills....

Men’s soccer faces second tie in PacWest

The Biola men's soccer team tries to get the ball into the net after a corner kick.
Eagles have third tie in their fourth double-overtime game of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 18, 2019

Men’s soccer looked to pick up their second PacWest conference win at home against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday night. Both the Eagles and the Urban Knights were scoreless throughout the game and fought till the end of double overtime. But neither team could come out with...

Women’s golf soars at the Sonoma State Invite

Biola golfer swings at the ball during the Sonoma State Invite.
The Eagles placed third out of 13 respectable PacWest competitors.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 15, 2019

Women’s golf traveled to Rohnert Park, California to participate in the Sonoma State Invite for a two-day tournament on Oct. 14 and 15. The Eagles bounced back from mediocrity with a third-place finish (314-301) out of 13 teams. Biola blew past big name PacWest competitors such as Point Loma Nazarene...

Men’s and women’s cross country earn high places

Biola cross country runner runs ahead of her opponents.
The women sweep with top finishes and place fifth at the Vanguard Invitational.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 12, 2019

Men’s and women’s cross country traveled to Costa Mesa, California to compete in the Vanguard Invitational on Saturday. The men placed ninth out of 13 teams and the women finished fifth out of 13 teams.  WOMEN EARN HIGH PLACES The Eagles flew in the 5k races by four Eagles placing high in the...

Men’s cross country takes first at SFSU Invite

Men's cross country starts their 10k race.
Eagles Gabe Plendcio led his team in the men’s 10k to a first-place victory on Friday.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 11, 2019

Men’s cross country reigned supreme in San Francisco, where the Eagles powered past the competition, easily taking first at the San Francisco State University Invite on Friday. Biola ended the meet 42 points ahead of their hosts, SFSU. The Eagles soared above all other PacWest conference contenders,...

Men’s soccer tie in third double overtime

Senior Leo Thompson steals the ball from his opponent.
The Eagles are off to a rocky start in PacWest play with first tie.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 10, 2019

Men’s soccer took on their third double overtime and first PacWest conference game of the season against the Holy Names University Hawks in Oakland, California on Thursday. The Eagles stormed out of the gates with two goals in the first half but fell short in the second, as the Hawks scored two goals....

Volleyball starts Hawaii trip with a tough loss

A Biola volleyball player jumps for the ball.
The Eagles came up short last night, dropping their first match at Chaminade, 3-1.
Tori Apodaca October 10, 2019

The Chaminade Swordfish came into the day on an undefeated winning streak, 7-0 in the PacWest. The Eagles defeated the Swordfish both times they met last season, and they were looking to keep their streak alive to advance their conference record to 5-2. However, Biola lost in their first of three matches...

Swim and dive jumps into first meet

Swimmers dive off the block as their relay partner comes into the wall.
The men’s and women’s relay teams place with top three finishes.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 4, 2019

Biola men’s and women’s swim and dive opened their season by competing in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Relays at Splash Aquatic Center on Friday. The meet consisted entirely of relays and both teams earned top three finishes for many of the races. The men finished second out of four teams...

Volleyball reigns over Point Loma

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch hits the ball over the net.
The Eagles defeated the PLNU Sea Lions 3-1 in a PacWest matchup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 3, 2019

Biola volleyball headed south to San Diego on Wednesday night to take on the Sea Lions of Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles were resilient, taking the night into four matches. It was a respectable win for BU who defeated a PacWest standout, 3-1. SLUGGISH START Set one was the lowest point...