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Women’s basketball falls against APU

Sophomore Jazz Benn attempts to shoot through two APU defenders on Dec. 15, 2018.
Biola loses to rival Azusa Pacific University in 26-point blowout.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 16, 2018

Women’s basketball fell short against Azusa Pacific University Cougars on at home Saturday. The Eagles remain winless in Cornerstone Cup rivalry games, dropping to 0-3. The Cougars took the lead at the start of the game and Biola never threatened to take it back. APU collected its fifth conference...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Basketball’s Jazz Benn

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The sophomore forward has helped her team to a strong start in conference.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

Four conference matchups into their second year in the Pacwest, Eagles women’s basketball sits at 3-1, and sophomore forward Jazz Benn’s play is a big reason why they have gotten off to such a good start. Despite taking a tough 60-53 loss on the road at Point Loma Nazarene University last Wednesday,...

Biola loses in heartbreaker to rival Concordia Eagles

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Bagatourian continues to stand out for Biola, but it is not enough to lift them to victory.
Tori Apodaca December 9, 2018

Men’s basketball looked to follow the BU women’s thrilling overtime victory while on the road at Concordia University Saturday night. After a brief delay to the game’s start time due to the women’s contest, the Eagles started strong but eventually fell to CUI, 84-78. A STRONG START Biola quickly...

Women’s basketball survives overtime thriller

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Eagles win tough competition against CUI thanks to some late free throws.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 9, 2018

Women’s basketball played in a tough PacWest conference road game against Concordia University Irvine that went into overtime on Saturday. The Eagles started off attaining a strong lead in the first half. CUI caught up to Biola in the second half by scoring a free throw shot to move the game into overtime....

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss
Eagles lose close game on the road against Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Women’s basketball headed south for an important PacWest matchup at Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday. The Eagles kept the game close throughout, but could not quite get over the hump, losing their first conference game 60-53. Junior guard Tatum Brimley led the Eagles with 16 points to...

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory

Men’s basketball earns their second PacWest victory
Biola’s defense shut down Holy Names University, propelling them to another win.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 1, 2018

Men’s basketball came into Saturday’s game at Chase Gymnasium against Holy Names University seemingly ready to compete. After a hard-fought contest, the Eagles rose above the Hawks for a final score of 61-50. Senior forward Levi Auble took charge of the night, putting up 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore...

Men’s basketball wins their season’s first PacWest game

Men’s basketball wins their season’s first PacWest game
Three Eagles end the night in double digits in the win against Notre Dame de Namur.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 30, 2018

Men’s basketball fought its way to another victory in Chase Gymnasium on Thursday night against the Notre Dame de Namur University Argos in the Eagles’ first PacWest conference game of the season. The Eagles struggled to find a rhythm in the first half but came out in the second half with a newfound...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s Basketball’s Tatum Brimley

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The junior guard has heated up her shooting and helped her team to several wins.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

After a rocky start that included three straight losses to open the season, women’s basketball has gone 2-1 over their last three games as they get closer to opening PacWest conference play. Junior guard Tatum Brimley has been a big part of that recent improvement as she has stepped up her play for...

Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation

Everything Eagles: Year 1 A.D.: Women’s basketball looks to keep momentum going after White’s graduation
The Eagles look to build upon a quietly solid debut season in the PacWest, this time without last year’s superstar.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Head women’s basketball coach Alan Nakamura sits in his office, looking at a printout of his team’s roster. He scans the list of names, talking to me about veteran leaders and promising newcomers. Just as notable, though, is a name not...

Men’s basketball celebrates their second consecutive blowout win

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The Eagles’ strong defense rewarded them on the offensive end, giving them a 37-point victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2018

Men’s basketball ended Thursday night at Chase Gymnasium with another blowout win against Saint Katherine University. The Eagles created a comfortable lead early in the game and flew over the Firebirds with a final score of 90-53. Senior forward Alex Talma led the team in scoring with 16 points,...

Men’s Basketball soars above West Coast Baptist

Point guard Alex Wright handles the ball during a home game against West Coast Baptist on Nov. 13, 2018. The Eagles won, 99-68, behind Alex Talma's 24-point double-double.
Four Eagles scored in double digits in the victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 14, 2018

Men’s basketball made its presence known in Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night’s 31-point blowout of West Coast Baptist University. Biola was one point shy of reaching triple digits when the buzzer sounded, as the game ended with a final score of 99-68. Senior forward Alex Talma picked up his third...