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Women’s swim and dive crushes APU

Women’s swim and dive crushes APU
The Eagles dominated the leaderboard with multiple first-place finishes.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 1, 2019

The women’s swim and dive team took on rivals Azusa Pacific University at the Lansing Pool on Friday afternoon. Biola ended the nine swimming events with a lead against APU, 114.89.5. The Cougars had an early 17-point lead over the Eagles in the first three events. However, Biola gathered themselves...

Chang breaks records at swim’s winter invite

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Men finish first, women place fourth at meet hosted by La Verne.
Joel Ashor and Austin Green December 3, 2018

Biola’s swim team headed to a three-day winter collegiate invite hosted by the University of La Verne from Friday through Sunday. The Eagles had an excellent three days led by freshman Nicole Chang, who broke several school records, as well as a great team effort by the men’s squad to win their side...

Win falls just out of reach for Swim at APU

Win falls just out of reach for Swim at APU
The Eagles suffered a close Cornerstone loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 3, 2018

Women’s swim and dive traveled to Azusa Pacific University looking to improve after 2017’s deep-cutting defeat. The Eagles pushed hard but fell five points short at the end of the meet. Several athletes led Biola, including junior Rachel Stinchcomb who earned a personal best time in the 200 fly....

Swim rewrites record books in conference championships

Swim rewrites record books in conference championships
Lisa Tixier went out with a bang as the Eagles enjoyed a solid showing across the board.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 21, 2018

Swim entered the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conferencechampionships rested and confident, looking to end the team’s first NCAA Division II season on a high note. The Eagles left with 10 new school records and several fantastic farewell performances from their seniors, especially Lisa Tixier,...

Swim finishes regular season on top

Swim finishes regular season on top
Eagles overcame adversity to beat Chapman at home.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 29, 2018

The last time Biola swim and dive hosted a meet on its campus Ryan Kauth was still an undergraduate student at Concordia University of Irvine and Eddie Shepard was years away from stepping down as the Eagles’ head swim coach. The Eagles returned to Lansing Pool, their usual practice facility, for...

Swim makes splash in season opener

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Men’s, women’s swim teams post solid showings in traditional season opener.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 11, 2017
Men’s, women’s swim teams post solid showings in traditional season opener.

Eagles soar, records fall at La Verne Invitational

Freshmen break school records as several swimmers qualify for nationals.
Freshmen break school records as several swimmers qualify for nationals.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 6, 2016
Freshmen break school records as several swimmers qualify for nationals.

Women dominate at Soka

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The Eagles bounced back at the Soka invitational on Nov. 12
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 15, 2016
The Eagles bounced back at the Soka invitational on Nov. 12

Strong start from the blocks

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The PCSC Relays and Pentathlon harbored an encouraging start for Biola swim.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 11, 2016
The PCSC Relays and Pentathlon harbored an encouraging start for Biola swim.

Athletes dive into a new season

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Swim and dive finish fifth for women and third for men in first meet of the season.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 11, 2016
Swim and dive finish fifth for women and third for men in first meet of the season.