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Volleyball loses in five sets

Biola Volleyball
Eagles break win streak after faltering against Hawaii Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Riding a three-game win streak, volleyball returned to action looking to continue their winning ways against Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday. Biola came out just on the wrong side of a thrilling five-setter, losing the final set 18-16. FORCING A FIFTH In...

Early goal leads to women’s soccer victory

Junior forward Sarah Jeffries handles the ball during the Eagles' game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Aug. 30, 2018. Courtesy George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles shut down Seattle Pacific, and lone goal holds up for the win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

On a beautiful Saturday night at Al Barbour Field, Biola women’s soccer took on Seattle Pacific University, and the team’s defense backed up junior forward Sarah Jeffries’ goal for the 1-0 Eagles victory. The lone score of the game came early in the first half, when junior forward Annmarie...

Volleyball earns second sweep of the year

Senior digs a ball out during the Eagles' volleyball game
The Eagles down Academy of Art in straight-set victory.
September 15, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Academy of Art University on Friday, and Biola came away with a decisive sweep of the Urban Knights in a PacWest matchup. Read more on Biola Athletics

Firing until the finish: men’s soccer grabs last-minute victory

Senior midfielder Kousei Mattox (25) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat Northwest Nazarene University on Sept. 13, 2018. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles stun Nighthawks at the end in an instant classic.
Alex Brouwer, Reporter September 14, 2018

In an absolute thriller, Biola men’s soccer beat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday thanks to senior midfielder Kousei Mattox. The team co-captain rifled home the winner in the 89th minute to secure the 3-2 win for the Eagles. A CAPTAIN’S CONTRIBUTION With the game tied at two, Mattox...

Athlete of the Week: Volleyball’s Karly Dantuma

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
The senior opposite hitter’s strong offensive play helped Biola to a conference opening sweep.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 12, 2018

The start of conference play is typically when coaches look to their senior leadership to make a difference and motivate the team. Senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma filled that role, helping the Eagles to a sweep in their first PacWest game of the season against Fresno Pacific University on Sept....

Volleyball sweeps Fresno Pacific

Sophomore libero Sami Hover digs a ball out as two other volleyball players watch.
The Eagles earned a straight-set win in their home opener.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

Volleyball started PacWest play with their home opener against Fresno Pacific University, coming away with a sweep of the Sunbirds. The Eagles got strong offensive play from all their hitters, and appeared extremely prepared in the dominant win. “We watched a lot of film and were ready for what...

Everything Eagles: rankings show much-deserved respect to cross country

Biola track members lead the race during the meet
Biola’s men’s and women’s cross country teams earned top spots in their respective PacWest preseason coaches’ polls.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 6, 2018

Editor's Note: This semester marks the beginning of my fifth at Biola, and also my fifth covering sports for the Chimes in some capacity. I have spent the past two years getting to know the incredible people in and around the Athletics department, from Dr. Miller herself to the undergrad sports information...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Annmarie Alvarez

Annmarie Alvarez grins during a game
The junior forward’s golden goal and strong offensive play helped the Eagles to their first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 5, 2018

The start of the season is one of the best times for players to step up and make a statement. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez did just that, scoring in both her shots on the goal during Biola’s home opener to lead her team to a 3-2 overtime win against Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Her...

Women’s golf finish third in PacWest

Women’s golf finish third in PacWest
The Eagles move up two spots on the leaderboard in the final day behind Gopfert’s 72.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 25, 2018

Women’s golf competed in the PacWest Conference Championships from April 23-25 at the Wigwam Golf Course in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Biola’s squad recovered after a poor first day score of 325 with two straight rounds of 310, moving from fifth to third in the final round. SLOW START The Eagles...

Men’s Athlete of the Year: Baseball’s Micah Beyer

Men’s Athlete of the Year: Baseball’s Micah Beyer
The starting pitcher has shut down opponents throughout the season with dominant performances.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 25, 2018

Senior Micah Beyer entered the 2018 season coming off of three straight .500 seasons with at least a 4.26 ERA, but with the departure of star pitcher (and last year’s athlete of the year) Jimmy Gallarda, someone needed to step up into the ace role. Beyer answered that call, becoming the Eagles’...

Track and field takes on multi-meet weekend

Track and field takes on multi-meet weekend
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 23, 2018

Email Print Track and field takes on multi-meet weekend By Carter Baumgartner April 23, 2018   0 Comments Track and field competed in the final three meets of its regular season over the April-19-21 weekend, with two of those meets being the Mount San Antonio College...

Softball splits rough doubleheader

Softball splits rough doubleheader
The Eagles grab a win and a loss in rematch against CBU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 22, 2018

Softball took on a tough doubleheader against 12th-ranked California Baptist University Lancers in Riverside, Calif. on April 21. The first game ended with the Eagles winning in the 10th inning by a score of 2-0, but they fell short in a 3-2 battle in the second game. EAGLES GRAB A WIN IN THE 10TH In...