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Softball sweeps four-game series

Softball sweeps four-game series
Eagles claim second consecutive doubleheader sweep over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Biola played their second doubleheader at Dominican University on Wednesday. Much like yesterday’s victories, the Eagles struck early and often to pick up two more wins, 11-6 and 6-3, sweeping the Penguins. EARLY EXPLOSION The first inning of the first game was one to remember, as an explosion of...

Softball dominates doubleheader

Softball dominates doubleheader
Eagles offense explodes in two wins at Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Softball swept Dominican University on Tuesday in a PacWest doubleheader. Led by strong offense, the Eagles claimed an 8-0 victory in game one, and held on for a 3-1 win in game two. DOMINANT OFFENSE Biola started game one with a run in the first inning off of a sacrifice fly from senior third baseman...

Women’s tennis coasts through singles

Women’s tennis coasts through singles
Biola comes back from doubles loss to put away Arizona Christian 4-0 in singles.
Tori Apodaca April 13, 2019

Women’s tennis was back on the court at the Biola Tennis Center against longtime Golden State Athletic Conference foe Arizona Christian University for the team’s last regular season match. The Eagles looked to take down the Firestorm after having a 1-10 all-time record against ACU. The women did...

Baseball splits home doubleheader

Baseball splits home doubleheader
Eagles fall in game one but claim game two of the day against Academy of Art.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 12, 2019

Biola picked up play for the second straight day at home with a doubleheader against Academy of Art University. Despite a late rally, the Eagles fell 9-8 in game one, but bounced back for an 8-5 victory in game two. NAILBITER The Urban Knights got the scoring started early with six runs in the first...

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas
The Eagles power forward will return home to play in the National Basketball League of New Zealand.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Former men’s basketball forward Alex Talma is headed home to start a career in the National Basketball League of New Zealand. The senior guard has spent the last five years in the United States, the last three as a key rotation player...

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Brayden Englert

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Brayden Englert
The freshman was also named the PacWest Freshman of the Week.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 10, 2019

Baseball’s Brayden Englert has been named the PacWest Freshman of the Week for the second time this season. The powerful pitcher went seven innings in the first game of last Friday’s doubleheader against Fresno Pacific University, contributing to the Eagles’ blowout win, 11-5. Englert’s pitching...

Hatfield finds his groove in Turlock

Biola finishes 17th against tough competition, but Scott Hatfield shoots a career-best through 54 holes.
Tori Apodaca April 3, 2019

Biola men’s golf competed in their final regular season tournament at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational at the Turlock Golf & Country Club. Although they finished in 17th place overall, the men held their own against the tough competition, which included four teams in the top 20 in NCAA Division...

Track and Field setting sights on tougher competition

Track and Field setting sights on tougher competition
The Eagles have stepped up their performance as they transition into the PacWest.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Track and field has impressed in 2019, with several Eagles setting records left and right. Athletes from both the men’s and women’s side have been beating personal bests and ending meets with top scores against prestigious NCAA Division...

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Areana Ramos

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Areana Ramos
The senior outfielder carried her team to a 4-0 sweep this past week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 27, 2019

Softball is in full swing, fighting its way through multiple back-to-back doubleheader games during the Eagles’ 2019 PacWest slate. The Eagles are currently 16-10 overall and 11-5 in the conference. Senior outfielder Areana Ramos has been on her A-game, generating important offense with some solid...

Men’s golf soars to second place at Biola invite

Top-10 finishes from seniors Kyle McAbee and Austin Bishop lift Eagles above competition.
Tori Apodaca March 19, 2019

The temperature was not the only thing rising this week, as men’s golf brought the heat to the Biola Spring Invitational. With the program hosting a tournament for the first time, the men had an impressive second-place finish. Many of the Eagles had standout performances, but senior Kyle McAbee especially...

Women’s tennis beats Dominican in close game

Women’s tennis beats Dominican in close game
The Eagles defeat Penguins in a nerve-racking 4-3 win.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 13, 2019

The Eagles competed at home for a third consecutive day on Wednesday against Dominican University. Biola gained the upper hand against the Penguins, winning two of the three doubles matches and three of the six singles matches to claim the 4-3 victory. Once again, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther...

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU

Softball splits second doubleheader against HPU
The Eagles dominated the first game, but were taken by surprise in the second.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2019

The Eagles hosted a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University at Freedom Field on Tuesday. Just one day prior, Biola swept Hawaii Pacific in another doubleheader. This time around, the Eagles easily won the first game 2-0, but took a surprising loss in the final game, 8-6. POWERFUL PITCHING The...