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Women’s soccer start Hawaii tour with a loss

Women’s soccer start Hawaii tour with a loss
The Eagles were defeated by Chaminade University of Honolulu, 1-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

Women’s soccer traveled to Hawaii to face off against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Oct. 16 to kick off their three-game series in Hawaii. Biola struggled in their fourth PacWest matchup of the season, taking a loss against the Silverswords, 1-0. DEVASTATING DEFEAT The Eagles and Silverswords...

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University
The Eagles find a late winner against the Sunbirds, 2-1.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor October 9, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday for a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles played an uneventful first half, but found their rhythm in the second to produce two goals past the Sunbirds, 2-1. DOWN BY ONE Biola got on the front foot with an early...

Volleyball breaks losing streak

Volleyball breaks losing streak
The Eagles sweep Hawaii Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

On Friday night, the Eagles redeemed two five-set losses with a consecutive three-set win against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. The win places Biola at 4-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. By the end of the game the Eagles tallied 57 points, 42 kills, nine aces and six blocks. QUICK VICTORY  The...

Men’s soccer snubbed by PLNU

Men’s soccer snubbed by PLNU
The Eagles were defeated by Point Loma Nazarene University in a one-score matchup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 6, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to San Diego on Wednesday evening to take on the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. What proved to be a low-scoring game found favor in PLNU, who snuck away with a one-score victory over the Eagles, 1-0. HIGH INTENSITY The first half showed competitive spirits, creating...

Women’s soccer snooze on Sea Lions

Women’s soccer snooze on Sea Lions
The Eagles found themselves stunned as Point Loma Nazarene University took a dominating 4-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 6, 2021

Women’s soccer ventured south to Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday afternoon to kick off the Eagles’ five-game road trip. Biola found themselves struggling in their second PacWest matchup of the season, falling to the undefeated Sea Lions, 4-0. FIRST HALF SNOOZE The Eagles and Sea Lions...

Men’s soccer pummels Academy of Art

Men’s soccer pummels Academy of Art
The Eagles fly past Urban Knights for 4-0 win in conference opener.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor September 30, 2021

Men’s soccer competed in a thrilling home match against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday evening, comfortably winning 4-0 in their first PacWest conference game. Redshirt freshman forward Adam Jones led the sheet with two goals, playing strong in the second half. FIRST HALF...

Volleyball starts a win streak

Volleyball starts a win streak
The Eagles dominate the Sea Lions, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 29, 2021

Volleyball headed to San Diego, California to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. Biola won three sets, leading them to win, 3-1. By the end of the match, the Eagles had a total of 53 kills, 77 digs and seven aces. This win brings Biola’s PacWest standing to 3-0.  Leading...

Biola tennis ends PacWest season in Arizona

Biola tennis ends PacWest season in Arizona
The men and women both fell in their final tournament games as they closed out the 2021 season.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 30, 2021

Biola tennis rounded out their 2021 PacWest season in Surprise, Ariz. on Saturday afternoon. In an attempt to swing third place, the women were unable to defeat Concordia University Irvine, falling 1-4 and taking home fourth place. The men took on Point Loma Nazarene University in a fight for fifth place,...

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney
The women fell to APU 0-4 during the semifinals while the men defeated Metro State in a clean sweep, 4-0 in the consolation bracket.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2021

Biola tennis remains in Surprise, Ariz. for the PacWest Conference tournament. After a powerful win by the women and a tough loss by the men, the teams switched positions in Friday’s matches. The women lost 0-4 to Azusa Pacific University while the men defeated Metro State University, 4-0. SADDENED...

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions
The Eagles continue their winning streak as they move their overall standing, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 15, 2021

Volleyball returned home Wednesday afternoon to compete in their second to last game of the PacWest season against Concordia University Irvine. The women are currently on a five-game winning streak and were named the PacWest SoCal Pod Champions after Wednesday’s win against CUI, 3-1. The Eagles...

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine in a scoreless PacWest loss, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola soccer traveled to Irvine, Calif. to make up a COVID-19 postponed game from earlier in the season against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. After losing to CUI back in February, Biola was looking for revenge in their final game of the shortened season. However, the Eagles went out...

Men’s basketball grabs first NCAA win with buzzer-beater

Sophomore Alex Wright dribbles the ball.
Veteran Alex Wright pushes 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Eagles to a victory.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 13, 2021

Last night, the scoreboard at Fresno Pacific University read good news for Biola a majority of the evening, but it was thanks to the last six minutes of an intense neck-to-neck game that the Eagles were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief as the board read 76-74. This win secured the Eagles’...