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Softball beats HPU first game, loses second

Softball beats HPU first game, loses second
The Eagles scored the first game in the double header 1-0, then lost with a score of 2-6 the second game.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 22, 2022

On March 21, softball played a doubleheader at home against Hawaii Pacific University, winning the first game 1-0 and losing the second 2-6. THE ONLY RUN Senior right-handed pitcher Paige Austin made history on Freedom Field, achieving the first seven inning no-hitter of her career. Austin kept the...

Softball takes back-to-back losses against CSUMB

Softball takes back-to-back losses against CSUMB
The Eagles lack offensive efficiency against the Otters.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 12, 2022

Softball lost both games in a doubleheader against the CSU Monterey Bay Otters, 2-1, 8-0. Overall, the Eagles struggled to score runs, tallying one run between the two games. Though the Eagles recorded nine hits in the first game, they only managed one run. In the second game, they struggled mightily...

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader
The Eagles dominate the Warriors.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2022

On Friday, women’s softball faced off against the Westcliff University Warriors, securing a victory in the doubleheader match. Redshirt senior pitcher Paige Austin kept the Warriors at bay, logging 10 strikeouts in 4.2 innings with 14 batters faced. GAME ONE The Eagles started off strong, shutting...

Softball swings right into season

Softball swings right into season
The Eagles earn their first win of the season to the Nighthawks, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Biola softball kicked off their season with the first game of the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles went head-to-head against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks for their first game of the spring season. The Eagles slid right in and won the game three to nothing. A SWINGING SUCCESS The...

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University
The Eagles won and lost by one point against the Cougars.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

Softball headed to their first doubleheader of the weekend against Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles played two away games Friday afternoon against the Cougars. Biola lost the first game, 2-3, but bounced back in game two winning, 7-6. Junior pitcher Paige Austin led the Eagles through Friday's...

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak
The Eagles defeat Azusa Pacific University in a doubleheader.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

Biola headed to Azusa Pacific University Friday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against the Cougars. The Eagles split earlier in the week against APU, but today they left the Cougars in the dust. The Eagles won 4-2 in game one and 3-0 in game two. The Cougars started off by making the...

Softball splits against APU

#35 catcher Kayla Neff ready for the game.
Biola adds another victory to start off the PacWest season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

Biola softball played their second doubleheader of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Saturday afternoon. The teams competed in their first game in the PacWest Season at 12 p.m. and their second game at 2 p.m. The Eagles unfortunately lost their...

Softball season is back with a split doubleheader

#14 pitcher Paige Austin bringing the heat against HIU.
Biola took game two against Hope International University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Biola softball is back and played their first games of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Hope International University Royals on Friday afternoon. Biola competed against the Royals in a doubleheader match up, playing their first game at 2 p.m. and their second game at 4 p.m. Biola...

Biola softball wins second doubleheader in Hawaii

Biola softball wins second doubleheader in Hawaii
The Eagles’ resilience led them to victory against Chaminade.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor March 11, 2020

Biola softball showed their class against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Tuesday, March 10. They dominated both Tuesday’s games in Hawaii in the final half of their four-game series against the Silverswords, winning game one 4-3 and game two 3-0. BEGINNING BATTLE The Eagles’ first game of...

Biola softball continues hot streak, wins fifth in a row

Biola softball continues hot streak, wins fifth in a row
The Eagles battled harsh weather and delayed start times but ultimately persevered.
Joey Mistretta February 23, 2020

Biola has been dominating on the diamond lately. Last weekend, the baseball team completed a four-game sweep at home. On Friday, the softball team won the first two games of a four-game series against the Academy of Art Urban Knights.  They hoped to complete the sweep on Saturday with another doubleheader....

Biola softball takes doubleheader in home opener

Biola softball takes doubleheader in home opener
The Eagles came out to play and dominated on Friday.
Joey Mistretta February 22, 2020

Biola softball took the first two games of a four-game series with the Academy of Art on Friday, Feb. 21. The Eagles were coming off a win in their last game and continued that success in their wins today. Biola was dominant in game one, beating the Urban Knights by a score of 8-0. Game two was a low-scoring...

Softball holds on for the win

Senior catcher, Kayla Neff, gets ready to hit the ball.
The Lady Eagles’ offense returned to form on Sunday.
Joey Mistretta February 2, 2020

Biola softball traveled to San Marcos on Sunday, Feb 2. for a matchup against the California State University, San Marcos Cougars. The Eagles came into the game with a 2-2 record after winning their first two games but dropping their last two contests. Biola was hoping to get their offense going as they...