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Both men’s and women’s basketball fall to Azusa Pacific

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza jukes around the Azusa defender.
Rival school gets the best of Biola.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

Biola visited Azusa Pacific with a lot of momentum as both clubs were coming off of dominant wins against Hawaii Hilo on the road. There were high hopes that the Eagles would take this momentum into their rival’s house, but the Cougars came out triumphant in the end. The men’s game was a very firm...

Basketball torches the Vulcans

Redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe sets up to pass.
Men's and women's teams put up 61 points apiece in their victories over Hawaii Hilo.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

The men’s and women’s basketball teams both torched the Vulcans at Hawaii Hilo on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The same fire that fueled the men’s 12-6 record drove them to beat Hawaii Hilo 61-54. The women’s team, who has been looking for some momentum on the season, crushed their opponent 61-44, a victory...

Mixed fortunes for Biola basketball

Redshirt freshman forward Maximo Milovich elevates to secure the rebound.
Biola basketball split conference play against Chaminade.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 18, 2023

Biola’s men’s and women’s basketball teams continued conference play against Chaminade University on Monday. The women’s team picked up a 65-53 win against the Silverswords while the men’s team narrowly lost 72-68 in overtime.  RABE SETS RECORD Eagles redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe...

Arizona Sun Devils scorch Eagles in water polo showdown

Redshirt junior utility Rachel Spadt waits for a pass from her teammate.
Biola loses to Arizona State 0-3.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 15, 2023

During the course of Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, Biola played in three games in a mini tournament against Arizona State University. On Friday, the Eagles lost 14-0 against the University of Michigan, then fell 16-10 against California Baptist later that day. The final game on Saturday was against...

Eagles extinguish the Bethesda Flames

Redshirt sophomore guard Eleni Cabrera looks to pass to a teammate.
Biola throttles Bethesda 97-51.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

Biola’s women’s basketball team faced Bethesda University in a non-conference matchup on Monday night in Chase Gymnasium where spectators witnessed a 97-51 lopsided win for the Eagles. Biola’s offensive outburst set a program record for the highest scoring game since joining the NCAA Division II...

Walker leads Biola in cross conference clash

Redshirt sophomore guard Laila Walker dribbles the ball down the court.
The Eagles lose to Cal State University Los Angeles.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 14, 2022

Redshirt sophomore guard Laila Walker scored 13 points with a trio of three pointers in a 69-49 loss against CSULA on Friday. Freshman guard Jaci Bolden also reached double digits in the scoring category by chipping in 10 points on five field goals made. Biola’s game against CSULA was a part of the...

Men’s Water Polo ends regular season with road win

Sophomore goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter turns to throw.
Eagles finish season with a 14-10 record.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, men’s water polo visited University of Redlands to take on the Bulldogs in the final matchup of the regular season. Biola came in hot off a three-game win streak and clinched their fourth straight victory against Redlands, beating the Bulldogs. BIOLA IN CONTROL While the final...

Men’s water polo falls just shy of winning in close game

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn gets ready to launch the ball over his opponent.
Eagles mirror Golden Eagles in the middle two sets.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Biola entered Wednesday’s match looking to build some momentum on the season. They came very close to doing just that, playing the Concordia Golden Eagles close to the very end. The score differential never reached more than three goals. Although it was close, Biola ultimately fell to the Golden Eagles...

Men’s water polo breaks even in tournament

Freshman attacker Gavin Oliver turns to pass the ball.
Eagles go 2-2, but finally beat Chapman this season.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

Over the course of this Friday and Saturday, the Biola’s men’s water polo team participated in the Gary Troyer tournament. During the tournament, the Eagles faced four teams: the McKendree University Bearcats, Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, Whittier Poets and the growing rival Chapman University's...

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...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Trevor Treinen

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Trevor Treinen
The junior guard has helped the men’s basketball team to four straight wins with his impressive shooting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Basketball season has arrived and the Eagles are off to a 5-2 start in non-conference play, thanks in large part to the play of junior shooting guard Trevor Treinen. Treinen started every game for Biola last season, and has taken his play to another level to start 2017-18, pouring in points from beyond...