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Volleyball defeats the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds

Freshman Abby Brewster goes in for the spike.
The Eagles gain back momentum and add their 13th win this season.
Vanessa Morales November 8, 2019

Biola hosted the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds Friday night, trying to come back for a win after a previous loss. The Eagles won each of the sets to sweep the Sunbirds 3-0.  Dominating within the first five minutes of set one, Biola was able to add a quick lead. The Eagles had rallied up a great...

Men’s basketball chokes in overtime

Sophomore Alex Wright dribbles the ball.
The Eagles fall to Cal State San Marcos in their season opener, 75-86.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 8, 2019

Men’s basketball traveled to California State University, San Marcos to get the 2019-20 season underway. The Eagles went into halftime with a decent lead, 41-32, but lost control when the Cougars fought their way back into the game, sending the teams into overtime. BU choked during the extra minutes...

Men’s soccer gets shut out against CUI

Men’s soccer gets shut out against CUI
The Eagles fell to Concordia University Irvine in a 0-2 defeat.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 7, 2019

Men’s soccer took on another road match in Irvine, California against Concordia University on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles defense kept the game scoreless in the first half but fell out of sync in the second half, allowing two goals in the Golden Eagles victory over BU, 0-2. EXHAUSTED EAGLES Half...

Women’s soccer takes back-to-back losses

Women's soccer takes back-to-back losses
The fatigued Eagles fell to Concordia University Irvine, 1-2, for their second loss of the week.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 7, 2019

Women’s soccer played against Concordia University Irvine on Thursday, Nov. 7, after having just played two days prior against rivals Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles got on the scoresheet, but ultimately lost the game 1-2. The team has fallen out of their nine-game PacWest winning streak with...

Women’s soccer’s nine-game win streak broken by APU

Senior Madyson Brown get ready to punt the ball.
The Eagles fought hard but could not grab the win in their first matchup of the season against Azusa Pacific University.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 5, 2019

Women’s soccer visited Azusa Pacific University on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the first game of the season between the two rivals. The Eagles got off the mark first, scoring in the first half, but that was not enough as APU scored two goals in the second half to win 2-1. FIGHTING SPIRIT The Eagles came...

Women’s swimming and diving wins big against rivals APU

Biola women dive into the backstroke race.
The Eagles prevailed in a two-day meet with rivals APU, claiming first place finishes 10 of the 20 events.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 2, 2019

Women’s swimming and diving team closed out their meet against Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, Nov. 1 in dominating fashion, finishing with a total score of 194.5-176.5. The teams competed in both Lansing Pool at Biola and Slauson Pool at APU. SMOOTH SAILING On day two of the meet, the Eagles...

Senior nursing majors trade jerseys for scrubs

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch spikes the ball forcefully over the net for one of many kills she's had this season.
Varsity athletes reflect on juggling nursing school with DII athletics.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). It takes many months to form a single habit. Perfecting a craft takes years. Nursing students accrue thousands of hours within the walls of hospitals and classes. Athletes also find themselves consumed with long days between early morning...

Volleyball suffers tough loss to Concordia University

Biola goes in for the strike against their opponent Concordia Irvine University on November 1, 2019.
The Eagles took CUI to five sets before falling to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 2, 2019

Volleyball took to Irvine, California to battle it out against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles put up a good fight early on, forcing the game into five sets. However, Biola could not pull through to victory, as they were overtaken by the Golden Eagles 2-3. Biola won the first set, 26-24. The...

Women’s basketball hopes unity brings success

The women's basketball team comes together for one common goal, winning the 2019-20 NCAA Dll PacWest championship.
The Eagles drive home faith in action as the basis for their upcoming season.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Phillipians 2:2 says, “Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind and purpose.” Head coach Alan Nakamura is forming his team’s structure around this verse and being one...

Women’s golf places fourth in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate

Women’s golf places fourth in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate
The Eagles ranked the highest among PacWest teams in a tournament hosted by the Hawaii Hilo University Vulcans.
Zachary Devane and Andi Basista October 30, 2019

The Eagles flew to Waikoloa, Hawaii on Monday, Oct. 28 through Wednesday, Oct. 30 to compete in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate. Biola came in fourth out of 10 teams overall but was the top PacWest representative.  EAGLES SOAR Sophomore Sami Penor finished out the first round with one of her best...

Men’s soccer sweeps in overtime against Hawaii Pacific

Biola men's soccer team scores their first goal in their game against Hawaii Pacific University on October 28, 2019.
Eagles pick up their third win in the PacWest conference.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 28, 2019

Men’s soccer lost for the first time in the PacWest conference to the University of Hawaii Hilo last week and looked to bounce back with a win. The Eagles and the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks both scored one point in the first half but neither team could come out with a second point in the second...

Men’s soccer disappoints at home against Hawaii Hilo

Senior Leo Thompson dribbles the ball towards the goal.
Eagles lose to the Vulcans in PacWest conference play, 2-1.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 27, 2019

Men’s soccer dropped a PacWest conference game against the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans on Saturday night. The Eagles were off to a good start by scoring their first goal in the second half. Shortly after, the Eagles fell short two goals by the Vulcans at the end of the game, resulting in a 2-1...