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Volleyball loses four-set gut wrencher at APU

APU Volleyball successfully blocks an attack from senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma [left] in this file photo from Oct. 3.
The Eagles dropped a nailbiter against rival Azusa Pacific on the road.
Joel Ashor and Austin Green October 23, 2018

Biola volleyball rode a 10-game win streak into Azusa Pacific University’s campus Tuesday looking to sweep the season series against their archrivals. With first place in the PacWest conference at stake, the Cougars avenged their five-set collapse in Chase Gymnasium three weeks ago, edging the Eagles...

Men’s Soccer blown out again, goes 0-2 in PacWest preseason

Biola Men's Soccer huddles up during their game against Point Loma on Sept. 19. Courtesy of Adam Washington/Biola Athletics
The Eagles have been outscored 8-1 against conference opponents so far.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 22, 2018

Biola men’s soccer headed down to Irvine, Calif. Saturday looking for some major improvement after a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday. They instead found very little, and became the victims of an Eagle-on-Eagle drubbing as Concordia University Irvine blew out Biola...

Men’s soccer loses in blowout

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The Eagles fell short against a conference opponent.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 20, 2018

Men’s soccer took on the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions at Al Barbour field on Wednesday. The Eagles could not push a score through PNLU’s defense and ultimately fell short 4-0 in the a PacWest preseason game. The first half began with a quick PLNU score within the first two minutes...

Women’s Soccer loses tough nailbiter

Photo by Thecla Li/ THE CHIMES
Eagles fall in close match to Point Loma in defensive game.
September 19, 2018

Biola women’s soccer took on conference foe Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday in a PacWest preseason match. The Eagles fought throughout, but in the end fell 1-0 on a late Sea Lions goal. Read more on Biola Athletics

Early goal leads to women’s soccer victory

Junior forward Sarah Jeffries handles the ball during the Eagles' game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Aug. 30, 2018. Courtesy George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles shut down Seattle Pacific, and lone goal holds up for the win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

On a beautiful Saturday night at Al Barbour Field, Biola women’s soccer took on Seattle Pacific University, and the team’s defense backed up junior forward Sarah Jeffries’ goal for the 1-0 Eagles victory. The lone score of the game came early in the first half, when junior forward Annmarie...

Athlete of the Week: Volleyball’s Karly Dantuma

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
The senior opposite hitter’s strong offensive play helped Biola to a conference opening sweep.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 12, 2018

The start of conference play is typically when coaches look to their senior leadership to make a difference and motivate the team. Senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma filled that role, helping the Eagles to a sweep in their first PacWest game of the season against Fresno Pacific University on Sept....

Volleyball loses tough test on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow readies for a kill while teammates look on during the Eagles' game at Point Loma on Sept. 11.
Eagles swept in tight match by strong Point Loma team in San Diego.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Volleyball faced their first road test of the year in PacWest play on Tuesday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. The Eagles came out on the losing end of three tightly contested sets, losing the match in a sweep. Both teams were ready for a battle, as last year’s matches...

Volleyball sweeps Fresno Pacific

Sophomore libero Sami Hover digs a ball out as two other volleyball players watch.
The Eagles earned a straight-set win in their home opener.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

Volleyball started PacWest play with their home opener against Fresno Pacific University, coming away with a sweep of the Sunbirds. The Eagles got strong offensive play from all their hitters, and appeared extremely prepared in the dominant win. “We watched a lot of film and were ready for what...

Men’s cross country grabs first win of season

Several Eagles are shown in the lead pack during the Biola Invitational Men’s 8k on Sept. 8, 2018.
Women begin season strong with two top 10 finishes.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 8, 2018

Biola men’s and women’s cross country kicked off their second NCAA Division ll season with a strong showing at the Biola Invitational in Fullerton, Calif. on Saturday. The men’s team grabbed their first win of the season while the women placed third in the event. Junior Gabe Plendcio led the...

Tennis beaten by Point Loma

Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice February 20, 2018

Men’s and women’s tennis competed at the Biola Tennis Center on Feb. 17 against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. It marked the first home match of the season for the men’s team and the second for the women. The men never really got their footing as they lost all six singles matches...

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White

Athlete of the Week: DeMoria White
The senior continues to display leadership and athletic abilities to guide her team to victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 24, 2018

Biola women’s basketball’s leading scorer has increased her points per game total over the last week to a fantastic 17.7. Senior point guard DeMoria White has scored 82 points in her last four games, utilizing her deadly three-point shooting and ability to create and knock down good looks, helping...

Women’s golf finishes fall course strong

Photo Courtesy of Biola Athletics
Women's golf scores low and placed eighth overall.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 1, 2017
Women's golf scores low and placed eighth overall.