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Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches
The Eagles seek their first ever NCAA Division II playoff push.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 22, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). After a tumultuous transition period from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, the women’s basketball team has finally spread its wings. With the season rapidly approaching its end, the Eagles are playing some of the best basketball they...

Men’s basketball gets huge win for postseason hopes

Junior guard Chris Rossow gets ready to dribble around his opponents.
The Eagles, without star point guard, beat Hawaii Pacific University, 69-55.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 15, 2020

Men’s basketball got a hard-fought win over Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Eagles now sit in fifth place in the PacWest conference, one win ahead of the No. 6-placed Hawaii Hilo. Sophomore guard Alex Wright led the team with 18 points and six rebounds, while junior forward Michael...

Women’s basketball loses to No. 1 in PacWest conference

Sophomore guard Aysia Johnson  gets ready to shoot the ball to the basket.
The Eagles battled Hawaii Pacific University but lost 72-60.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 15, 2020

Women’s basketball played against the top seed in the PacWest conference, Hawaii Pacific University, on Saturday, Feb. 15. Despite making runs throughout the second half, the Eagles were unable to come back from a poor start. Junior forward Jazz Benn led the team with 27 points on 50% shooting from...

Men’s basketball misses out against Chaminade University of Honolulu

Sophomore Solomon Ruddell jumps to make a basket against Chaminade University on February 13th, 2020.
The Eagles were unable to capitalize on opportunities throughout the game.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 14, 2020

Men’s basketball lost 84-72 in a tough match-up against Chaminade University of Honolulu, who are just one spot ahead of the Eagles in the PacWest standings. Sophomore guard Alex Wright put on a great offense performance, finishing with 19 points on 63% shooting. Senior guard Marquise Mosley also had...

Men’s basketball slams Academy of Art University, 90-62

Sophomore guard Whitten Dominguez dribbles the ball around his opponents.
The Eagles’ hot shooting ends three-game losing streak.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2020

Men’s basketball won their second game on a two-game road trip to Northern California against Academy of Art University. The Eagles were led by junior forward Michael Bagatourian, who had 20 points and four rebounds, and junior guard Chris Rossow, who scored 18 points on 7-8 shooting.  LIGHTS OUT BU...

Men’s basketball continues losing streak

Men’s basketball continues losing streak
The Eagles came up short in a four-point loss to Holy Names University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 7, 2020

Men’s basketball traveled north to Oakland, California on Thursday evening to take on Holy Names University in a tight PacWest matchup. Junior guard Michael Bagatourian led the way for the Eagles, tallying 24 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bagatourian was perfect from behind the free-throw...

Men’s basketball fell short in high-intensity Cornerstone Cup

Solomon Ruddell, a sophomore undecided major with a forward position, makes a basket.
The Eagles battled against Azusa Pacific University in their second grueling matchup of the season.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 2, 2020

Men’s basketball couldn’t quite pull out a victory against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 1, losing by only an 11-point margin. The crowd was engaged all night, chanting “I believe that we will win!” on multiple occasions. Despite the energy from the stands, the game ended 90-79. The...

Women’s basketball falls short in Cornerstone Cup

Stephanie Lee, a freshman nursing major with a guard position, dribbles the ball.
Senior Jelissa Puckett leads Eagles in a close match-up at home.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2020

Biola women’s basketball, hot off a three-game win streak, took on Azusa Pacific University for the second time in PacWest conference play. After a loss earlier in the season, the Eagles looked to change the result a second time around. Although a close game, BU fell short in the end, 64-74. Senior...

Men’s basketball chokes against Point Loma

Men’s basketball chokes against Point Loma
The Eagles’ nine-game home winning streak ends in a tough loss to PLNU, 50-71.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

Men’s basketball hosted Point Loma Nazarene University for the second time on Wednesday evening. During their second matchup against PLNU this season, the Eagles looked to extend their nine-game home winning streak. Biola kept the game close for the first 10 minutes but let the game slip away and took...

Women’s basketball closes out Point Loma Nazarene University

Women’s basketball closes out Point Loma Nazarene University
The Eagles secured fourth place in the PacWest standings with a 81-73 win over the Sea Lions.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2020

Women’s basketball moved to a 10-4 PacWest conference record with their win over Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday evening. The 81-73 win was the Eagles’ third in a row, with a home matchup against Azusa Pacific University coming this Saturday. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the scoring...

Biola Athletics kicks off inaugural “Week of Giving”

Biola Athletics kicks off inaugural “Week of Giving”
The event will culminate in the Cornerstone Cup on Feb. 1.
Zachary Devane, Ashley Grams, and Gigi Fierro January 27, 2020

The Biola Athletics department began a new tradition called the “Athletics Week of Giving” this week. Starting on Jan. 27, the week-long event is meant to crowdsource funds for the various athletic programs in order to “[equip student athletes] with the resources they need to excel,” according...

Swim and dive celebrates senior night during meet against Concordia University Irvine

Swim and dive celebrates senior night during meet against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles were able to secure a win on the women's side in their last meet of the regular season.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2020

At swim and dive’s last meet of the regular season, head coach Ryan Kauth and his team celebrated four graduating seniors: Bethany Harper, Kaylyn Schull, Raymond Kam and Andrew Benson. The Eagles came away with a 130-104 victory on the women’s side, but fell short to the Concordia men’s team, 126-101. POSITIVE...