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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

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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...

Volleyball picks up win on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow (4) digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 28, 2018 as sophomore libro Sami Hover (15) and sophomore outside hitter Savannah Hilde (19) look on. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles win their seventh PacWest game at Fresno Pacific
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer September 28, 2018

Volleyball traveled to Fresno, Calif. Friday for a PacWest matchup against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles fought their way to a four-set win led by a dominant performance from junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow, a native of nearby Clovis, Calif. who started her collegiate career at Fresno State...

Men’s Soccer takes win in first PacWest matchup

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The Eagles start conference play off right with a 2-0 victory at Art U.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

Biola men’s soccer kicked off PacWest competition on the road at Academy of Art University on Thursday. They got off to a hot start thanks to senior captain and midfielder Kousei Mattox’s goal and assist that propelled them to a 2-0 victory over the Urban Knights. The Eagles came into the game...

Women’s soccer battles for win in OT slugfest

Biola Women's Soccer
Biola takes first conference game in overtime 1-0.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

The Eagles took on Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday in their PacWest opener. After having many shots blocked in regulation, freshman midfielder Katelyn Penner pushed home the winner in the 99th minute to secure the 1-0 victory for Biola. Read more on Biola Athletics

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep
Volleyball picks up its fifth straight-set win in PacWest.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Volleyball closed out their four-game homestand on Wednesday night, taking on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest matchup. Biola came out on top with a sweep of the Eagles of Concordia, led by excellent overall team play. Biola started the first set on fire, taking an early 11-4 lead on a kill...