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The Chimes

Rivalry to history

Biola University's long-standing rivalry with Azusa Pacific University comes to an end as APU drops to Division III.
Biola’s long lasting rivalry with Azusa Pacific University comes to an end.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer December 4, 2025

The Biola-Azusa Pacific University (APU) rivalry has lasted for decades, making it notable in the NCAA Division. Each Biola student going into a game against APU knows that it will be the one with the most school spirit, the highest stakes and energy unlike any other Biola game.  Many aren’t certain...

Reliving the Glory Days

Reliving the Glory Days
Biola’s first Athletics Alumni Day is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 1. Athletics Alumni are welcomed back to campus for a day of festivities and celebration of Biola Athletics.
Peter Koontz, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

The Biola Athletics program is one storied with historic players, teams and achievements. Countless athletes have come to Biola University and enjoyed the peaks of their athletic prowess, creating memories on and off the field. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Biola University will welcome back its Athletics Alumni...

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...

Renewed rivalries re-ignite school spirit

Renewed rivalries re-ignite school spirit
The men’s and women’s basketball games against Azusa brought energy, thrill and DBC to Chase Gymnasium.
Austin Green, Carter Baumgartner, and Sasha Terry February 4, 2018

For the first time since 2012, Azusa Pacific University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams visited Biola’s campus for conference games on Feb. 3, the most anticipated day in the athletics calendar. While promises of free food, souvenirs and a carnival-like atmosphere helped draw students and...

Men’s basketball wins with late three-pointer

Men’s basketball wins with late three-pointer
Talma, Shannon lead Eagles to Cornerstone Cup upset of APU.
Austin Green and Carter Baumgartner February 4, 2018

In one of the biggest crowds at Chase Gymnasium anyone could remember, on a night nobody there will soon forget, Biola University hosted its first Cornerstone Cup men’s basketball game on Feb. 3 against archrival Azusa Pacific University. The gym filled with students, faculty and alumni from both...

Men’s soccer buffers lead in division race

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
With a goal from Tanquary, the Eagles defeat the Vanguard University Lions 1-0 and increase their division lead.
Keaton Moore, Writer October 21, 2015
With a goal from Tanquary, the Eagles defeat the Vanguard University Lions 1-0 and increase their division lead.