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Men’s basketball secure the SoCal PacWest Championship

Men’s basketball secure the SoCal PacWest Championship
The Eagles become the 2021 Pod Champions after another victory over Point Loma Nazarene University.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 7, 2021

The Eagles returned to Irvine, Calif. where they went head-to-head with the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions in a makeup game from earlier in the season. Coming off of a historic win against Concordia University Irvine last Saturday, Biola was on a mission to end the season on the best note possible....

Women’s basketball ends season with a win

Sophomore #23 Jordan Rabe shoots a shot against Concordia.
The Eagles bounced back from two previous losses to defeat Concordia University Irvine in their last game of the shortened season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to round out their shortened season against Concordia University Irvine. Biola lost to CUI just last night, however, they were able to turn the tables and defeat the Golden Eagles in a 84-67 win. EAGLE’S COMEBACK Sophomore guard...

Men’s basketball defeated by PLNU

Men’s basketball defeated by PLNU
The Eagles fall to the Sea Lions in the PacWest Conference, 66-80.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 20, 2021

Men’s basketball ended their five-win streak as they were defeated in their game against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions Saturday night. The Eagles tried to keep their momentum going from the last two weeks but fell short, 66-80. Regardless of the defeat the Eagles still hustled. Senior...

Men’s basketball defeats PLNU

Men’s basketball defeats PLNU
The Eagles secure their sixth win in the PacWest Conference, 69-62.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 19, 2021

Men’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium in La Mirada, Calif. friday night to go up against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles kept the winning streak going as they secured their sixth game this season, 69-62. This is the first game that the Eagles have played against...

Men’s basketball on a 3-game winning streak

Men’s basketball on a 3-game winning streak
The Eagles secure victory against rivals APU in the PacWest Conference.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 13, 2021

Men’s basketball returned to Azusa, Calif. Friday night for their second set of games against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. They kept the spark going from last week’s wins and gained another victory, 81-71. The Eagles showed up and showed out. Senior guard Michael Bagatourian scored 31...

Men’s basketball defeats Concordia

Men’s basketball defeats Concordia
The Eagles score their third season win in the PacWest Conference.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 7, 2021

Men’s basketball returned home for their second game in a back-to-back matchup against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. They kept the spark going from Friday night and found another victory, 80-70. The Eagles had a slow start to the game but picked it up as the clock ticked. The Eagles...

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season
The Eagles bounced back from a bye-week after last weekend’s games were postponed.
Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez February 6, 2021

Men’s basketball reconvened tonight in Irvine, Calif, after having last week’s games postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles used the time off to fine-tune their craft and came out with a healthy victory against Concordia University Irvine, 94-78. The...

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU
The Eagles fall in their first matchup of the season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 3, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled down south to San Diego for their first PacWest game of the 2021 season. What always proves to be a challenging matchup was no different today, as the Eagles  fell 0-2 to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The game kicked-off slow on both ends. The two teams have...

Biola Athletics continues scholarships

Biola Athletics continues scholarships
The Athletics Department decided to award aid to athletes even with COVID-19 pushing back the fall season to next year.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 5, 2020

While some colleges and universities across the country are picking back up sports competitions, Biola and the PacWest have decided to sit this semester out as a safety precaution due to COVID-19. Since athletes are not traveling and competing in games this semester, the financial aid athletes were supposed...

Athletics’ adjustments to COVID-19 safety measures

Athletics’ adjustments to COVID-19 safety measures
Biola welcomed student-athletes back on campus under stringent NCAA protocols.
Andi Basista and Maria Weyne September 24, 2020

On Monday, Sept. 14, fall sport athletes were cleared of the 14-day Initial Quiet Period put in place by the Eagles Athletics COVID-19 Action Plan. Student-athletes were placed under a strict quarantine, required by the PacWest Conference and the NCAA Sport Science Institute to try and keep coronavirus...

Senior athletes saddened by sports suspension

After the suspension of all Biola Athletics competition, athletes are left stunned.
Biola Athletics canceled the remainder of the spring season, leaving seniors unable to complete their collegiate careers.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 23, 2020

The sudden spike of COVID-19 cases in the US has not only shut down our nation's schools and businesses, but it has also put a hold on the sports world, where teams of all levels are on a hiatus. The NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL have all pushed their seasons back with hopes of beating the virus. With professional...

Biola suspends all spring sports competition

Biola suspends all spring sports competition
Due to the spread of COVID-19, all sporting events will be canceled until March 30.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

The PacWest Conference has officially suspended all sporting events through March 30 over concerns of the novel coronavirus. All 16 Biola Athletics programs will cancel their conference and non-conference games effective immediately. A reassessment will be made at the end of the month. NCAA President...