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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...

Softball drops both games in double-header

Softball drops both games in double-header
While playing in the Concordia Kickoff Classic, the Eagles took back-to-back losses.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 1, 2020

Biola softball continued their run of games in the Concordia Kickoff Classic this Saturday, Feb. 1. The Eagles had a double-header on the schedule against Cal State Dominguez Hills and California State University, Chico, however were unable to continue their two-game win streak. TOUGH DAY In the first...

Softball loses doubleheader at Concordia

Junior catcher Kayla Neff swings at a pitch during the Eagles' game against Cal State San Marcos on Feb. 10. The game was eventually suspended due to rain.
Eagles swept on the road despite late comeback in second game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Softball traveled to nearby Concordia University Irvine on Friday looking to establish themselves as the better Eagles in the start of PacWest competition. However, the other Eagles from Irvine got the better of Biola, sweeping the doubleheader with a 3-0 shutout and 5-4 walk-off win. In game one...

Softball cannot stay ahead in doubleheader sweep

Freshman outfielder Sicili Brittingham takes a swing during Biola's doubleheader against Hope International on Feb. 12. The Eagles lost both games to the Royals.
Blown leads bite the Eagles, who open season with two straight losses to Hope International.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 13, 2019

After rain interfered with Biola softball’s first four scheduled games, the Eagles got more than they bargained for in their long-awaited season opener against Hope International University, losing 3-2 in a nine-inning marathon on Tuesday. The Eagles were two outs away from giving Nikki Udria a win...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

Softball’s sweep sustains streak
The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...

Softball comes back in doubleheader

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Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 9, 2018

Biola softball looked to continue their win streak when they hosted PacWestopponents Holy Names University Hawks for a doubleheader on March 9. The two teams currently sit at opposite ends of the conference standings, with Biola near the top and Holy Names at the bottom. Biola went down early after...

Ramos’ big bat gives softball two more conference wins

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Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2018

The softball team made a resounding opening statement in their first ever PacWest home series, sweeping the Dominican University Penguins in a March 8 doubleheader at Freedom Field. The Eagles never trailed in either game, outscoring the Penguins 16-1. Junior outfielder Areana Ramos led the way with...

Softball storms through Hawaii

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The Eagles win their first six PacWest games in their successful road trip.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

After starting the season with an 11-3 nonconference record, softball headed to Hawaii over spring break to start their inaugural PacWest slate in road series against Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, and University of Hawaii Hilo. The Eagles went 6-2 over the eight-game trip, sweeping...

Softball bounces back against William Woods in homecoming

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The Eagles pick up two more nonconference wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

Tired and jet-lagged from their road trip to Hawaii over spring break, softball refused to let it stop them from sweeping nonconference foe William Woods University of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics on March 6. The Eagles won the first game of the doubleheader via a shutout from...

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep
Eagles’ offense wastes no time in making a statement with two big wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 3, 2018

Softball entered an opening-day doubleheader against old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe La Sierra University with the Eagles looking to show off their strong offense and young talent. With a whopping 21 runs over two games—one of which was shortened—La Sierra could not...

Softball eliminated from playoffs on season’s final day

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A five-game losing streak left the Eagles unable to compete for a final GSAC crown.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 25, 2017
A five-game losing streak left the Eagles unable to compete for a final GSAC crown.

Softball drops crucial games at Menlo

A late-season road sweep has the Eagles’ playoff hopes on life support.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 25, 2017
A late-season road sweep has the Eagles’ playoff hopes on life support.