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Women’s soccer takes tough loss against Hawaii Hilo

Biola Women's Soccer
Eagles lose final game in Hawaii after allowing two first half goals.
October 17, 2018

Biola concluded their three game stint in Hawaii Tuesday with a PacWest matchup against Hawaii Hilo University. The Eagles allowed two first half goals, and despite their best efforts, could not find the back of the net for the entirety of the match as they lost 2-0 to the Vulcans. Read more at Biola...

DeMetropolis leads women’s soccer to overtime victory

Biola Women's Soccer
Eagles push past Chaminade in big overtime win on the road.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 14, 2018

Biola women’s soccer traveled to take on Chaminade University of Honolulu Saturday night. The Eagles were looking to improve after a 1-1 tie in the rain against Hawaii Pacific University last Thursday night. Chaminade tied up the game 1-1 at the end of the second half, only for Biola to come up big...

Volleyball caps Hawaii trip with eighth straight win

Junior libero Kaitlin O'Brien subs in for senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma in this file photo from Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win tough match to go 3-0 in Hawaii after four-set win over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 13, 2018

Biola played their third and final game of their Hawaii trip Friday night, taking on Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles, led by strong overall team play, battled their way to a four-set victory against the Vulcans. A strong Hilo team jumped ahead 10-6 early, but Biola continued...

Women’s soccer ties a rainy contest in Hawaii

Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez, seen here in a file photo, scored the lone Eagles against Hawaii Pacific University on Oct. 11, 2018.
Eagles battle hard in a tough 1-1 draw in double overtime.
Tori Apodaca October 11, 2018

Biola women’s soccer kicked off their first game in Hawaii in the pouring rain against PacWest opponent Hawaii Pacific University on Thursday evening. The Eagles looked to keep their winning streak alive on the road, but the game ended in double overtime in a thrilling 1-1 tie. The Sharks used...

Volleyball sweeps away Sharks

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow goes for a kill in this file photo from Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win tight three-set victory over Hawaii Pacific.
October 11, 2018

Biola volleyball was back in action for the second consecutive night, taking on Hawaii Pacific University on Wednesday in a PacWest clash. The Eagles showed great toughness in a sweep of the Sharks to improve to 11-2 in conference play. Read more at Biola Athletics.

Volleyball starts Hawaii road trip with win

Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer (15) celebrates during her teammates during Biola's win over Chaminade Oct. 9, 2018.
Eagles win sixth straight PacWest game in four-set win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 10, 2018

After arriving in Hawaii Tuesday, volleyball took on Chaminade University Wednesday night to kick off a three-game stint against Hawaii schools in the PacWest. They came away with a four-set victory led by resilient play and a strong offensive showing from redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina...

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust
Men’s soccer might have a completely different look, but the team’s goals have not changed. Just ask its head coach.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Upon meeting Biola men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins, the first thing you notice is his beard. His massive, scraggly mess of facial hair grows back in the summers after he shaves it every spring. It is a cycle of reinvention, something...

Women’s soccer’s great “problem”

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The Eagles have two goalies capable of playing and starting at a high level.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Biola women’s soccer head coach Erin Brunelle has a problem—a good one. Her team has two goalkeepers that have proven capable of playing at a high level in the PacWest. While freshman Viviana Poli has received more playing time thus far,...

Volleyball takes tight five-set win

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Azusa Pacific on Oct. 3, 2018. Photo by Michael Nerud / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles continue winning ways in victory over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

Following their five-set comeback win at home against Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday, volleyball was back in action at Chase Gymnasium to take on PacWest foe Dominican University Friday. The Eagles fought hard for a another five-set victory over the Penguins in a gritty performance. The Eagles...

Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

Photo by Abram Hammer / THE CHIMES
Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...

Freshmen lead the way by the bay for women’s soccer

Biola Women's Soccer
Key late saves by Vivianna Poli backed up Sierra Rangel’s goal to keep team undefeated in conference play.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 29, 2018

Freshman forward Sierra Rangel converted a late penalty kick, freshman goalkeeper Vivianna Poli made nine saves, and junior forward Paula-Marie Labate added a first-half goal to give Biola women’s soccer a 2-1 win at Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday. The Eagles remain undefeated in PacWest...

Men’s soccer loses tough battle

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohner
Eagles keep it tight throughout, but fall 2-1 to Notre Dame De Namur.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

Men’s soccer kicked off their second PacWest matchup Saturday at Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, Calif. The Eagles fought until the end, but ended up coming out on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat. Junior Luis Rodriguez started in goal for Biola, and he was tested early in the first half...