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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...

Women’s basketball crushes APU Cougars

Graduate guard Aysia Johnson takes a shot.
Eagles beat Azusa 79-72.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 11, both Biola’s men and women basketball teams welcomed the Azusa Pacific teams to La Mirada. The women won a thriller and triumphed 79-72 while the men fell 75-64.  WOMEN CLING TO LEAD LATE Through three quarters of the game, the Eagles dominated the Cougars, outscoring them...

Men’s basketball destroys Dominican in comeback win

Redshirt senior guard Alex Wright looks to pass to a teammate.
Eagles beat Penguins 68-64.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer February 6, 2023

Biola men’s basketball beat the Dominican Penguins 68-64 in a tense game that came down to a showstopping performance in the final minute.  The first half was evenly fought, ending in a 27-27 tie as both teams sized up each other’s defense. Dominican continually went down low in the paint. Their...

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Silverswords

Redshirt freshman forward Maximo Milovich takes a shot.
Biola defends home court against Chaminade.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Biola’s men’s and women’s basketball teams swept a doubleheader at home against Chaminade in a PacWest conference matchup. The men’s team won 95-71 against the Silverswords, while the women’s team won 65-49.  EAGLES AVENGE LOSS The men’s victory against Chaminade came 11 days after the...

Men’s basketball steals another victory

Men's basketball steals another victory
The Eagles played to win against Hawaii Pacific, 74-62.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2022

On Monday night, men’s basketball outshot the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks at home, securing a victory in the second half. The Eagles dominated the Sharks, garnering a 76.9% free throw percentage, 43 rebounds and 24 points in the paint. Leading the Eagle’s offense, redshirt senior guard Chris...