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Smith smacks first homer off Sea Lions 

Redshirt freshman center-fielder Jonathan Smith waits to swing.
Point Loma defeats Biola 6-5. 
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Redshirt freshman center-fielder Jonathan Smith launched his first collegiate home run on the road against Point Loma on Monday. Despite Smith’s first trip around the bases in an Eagles uniform, the Sea Lions successfully defended their home turf in a 6-5 comeback victory.  EAGLES SOAR TO EARLY LEAD Junior...

Eagles win walk-off style

Sophomore catcher Sam Lisiak takes a swing.
A hit-by-pitch wins the game for the Eagles.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

On March 18, Biola’s baseball team stole an exhibition victory from the Point Loma Sea Lions in the very last inning. In what was an extremely exciting and close game, the end result was nothing short of spectacular. Redshirt freshman Johnathan Smith walked it off in rare fashion for Biola. He did...

Volleyball crushes Point Loma on Senior Night

Junior defensive specialist Mary McDonnell tosses the ball in the air to serve.
Eagles defeat the Sea Lions in four sets.
Jeff Woolson, Freelance Writer November 12, 2022

After a shocking loss to Academy of Art last week, Biola took down conference rival Point Loma on senior night, winning in four sets. The Eagles redeemed themselves with this victory and honored seniors Brie Nishimura and Madison Beebe.  COMPLETING THE UPSET The Eagles demonstrated their authority...

Biola soccer hosts Point Loma

Senior midfielder Travis Coombs dribbles away from the Point Loma defender.
Eagles face the Sea Lions.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Biola University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams continued conference play at home against Point Loma on Wednesday night. The men’s team tied the Sea Lions 0-0; meanwhile, the women’s team lost 2-1.  SCORELESS MATCH  Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn recorded two saves in the first frame...

Biola shines early, but ultimately falls to the Sea Lions

Redshirt junior outside hitter Dominique Kirton sets up to bump the ball.
Women’s volleyball loses 3-1 at Point Loma.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer September 25, 2022

On Friday Sept. 23, Biola’s women's volleyball team went into Point Loma riding a three-game winning streak. There were high hopes for a team that only had one loss in this season, but the Sea Lions prevailed. Despite taking the first set, Biola lost the following three, resulting in defeat 3-1. Women’s...

Baseball defeated by Point Loma

Baseball defeated by Point Loma
The Eagles lose another doubleheader against the Sea Lions.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 4, 2022

Baseball headed to San Diego, California on April 1 to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles were unable to score a point in the first doubleheader of the weekend.  BU returned home April 2 to face off against Point Loma once again at home. In the end Point Loma...

Volleyball wins last game of the season

Volleyball wins last game of the season
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 3-2.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2021

On Nov. 20, volleyball returned home to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions for their final game of the season. The teams battled hard, each winning two sets before Biola pulled ahead to win the match overall, 3-2.  By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, five...

Volleyball starts a win streak

Volleyball starts a win streak
The Eagles dominate the Sea Lions, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 29, 2021

Volleyball headed to San Diego, California to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. Biola won three sets, leading them to win, 3-1. By the end of the match, the Eagles had a total of 53 kills, 77 digs and seven aces. This win brings Biola’s PacWest standing to 3-0.  Leading...

Women’s golf tie for 2nd place at the PLNU Sea Lion Invite

Women’s golf tie for 2nd place at the PLNU Sea Lion Invite
The Eagles start their season in San Diego.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 14, 2021

Women’s golf is back in action at the PLNU Sea Lion Invite on Sept. 13-14 held at Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course in San Diego, California. The Eagles faced nine schools and over 50 competing golfers. Biola finished in second place on day one with a score of 306, only two points behind Academy of Art...

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak
Biola takes down Point Loma Nazarene University, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 8, 2021

Volleyball headed to San Diego, Calif. to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday, April 7. The women killed it down South and left PLNU in the dust with a 3-2 win.  The Eagles totaled 64 kills, nine aces, 48 assists and 86 digs in Wednesday night's game. Some of the leaders in...

Biola tennis annihilates Cal Lutheran

Biola tennis annihilates Cal Lutheran
Both the men and women secured victories over California Lutheran University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

It was a successful Saturday for Biola’s tennis programs. The men pulled off a clean sweep of California Lutheran University, 8-0. The win against Cal Lutheran was a long time coming and the first win against the Kingsmen. The women's team were close to pulling off a clean sweep against the Regals,...

Women’s tennis defeated by PLNU

Women's tennis defeated by PLNU
The Eagles add a second loss to their season against the Sea Lions, 3-4.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 20, 2021

Women’s tennis played Saturday afternoon in San Diego, Calif. against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles unfortunately lost the match up overall 3-4, but there were some individual victories and two double match wins. Regardless of defeat, the Eagles were able to secure some...