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Volleyball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Biola's volleyball team goes in for a strike.
Seniors created havoc for NDNU, winning 3-0 in their final game of the season.
Gigi Fierro November 23, 2019

The Eagles faced Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday, Nov. 23, winning 3-0 at home. Some of the Eagles were finishing their season and volleyball career as the coaching and athletic staff celebrated their senior athletes. This emotional match up fueled the intensity, energy and fire for tonight,...

Volleyball crushes Dominican University in 3-0 victory

Volleyball crushes Dominican University in 3-0 victory
Biola seniors amazed the crowd with tonight's sweep over the Penguins.
Gigi Fierro November 22, 2019

The Eagles welcomed Dominican University of California to Chase Gymnasium Friday night. This match was one of the last for many of the seniors, aiding the energy and spunk the Eagles put in their matchup tonight. The Eagles gave the crowd an amazing show by sweeping the Penguins 3-0. The first set...

Volleyball suffers tough loss to Concordia University

Biola goes in for the strike against their opponent Concordia Irvine University on November 1, 2019.
The Eagles took CUI to five sets before falling to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 1, 2019

Volleyball took to Irvine, California to battle it out against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles put up a good fight early on, forcing the game into five sets. However, Biola could not pull through to victory, as they were overtaken by the Golden Eagles 2-3. Biola won the first set, 26-24. The...

Volleyball earns clean win against Academy of Art

Two Eagles jump for the ball.
The Eagles reach .500 in most recent win.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2019

After three matches in Hawaii, volleyball took on Academy of Arts University at home Friday evening. Biola won the match 3-0 as junior middle blocker Bekah Roth led the offense.   The Eagles began the first set strong, leading the Knights in almost every category, racking up 20 digs and and 18 kills....

Volleyball adapts to revamped roster

Freshman middle blocker Abigail Copeland and junior middle blocker Bekah Roth jump to block a spike.
As they hope to emulate last season’s success, upperclassmen have taken the new, young core under their wing.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Last season Biola’s volleyball team graduated four starters. The team of veterans led the Eagles to a 30-6 record, including a 19-3 conference record. This season’s team is far younger, having to integrate eight freshmen. In a rebuilding...

Volleyball’s young team gives up home opener

Freshman middle blocker Abigail Copeland jumps to hit the ball.
High energy from a big crowd was not enough to help carry Biola’s offense.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2019

Women’s volleyball played their first home opener of the season against Concordia University, Irvine Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Chase Gymnasium. Despite starting the season on a winning streak, the young Eagles team dropped all three sets to CUI.  “We saw a lot of our weaknesses, so [we are]...

Volleyball shut out Fresno Pacific University

Volleyball shut out Fresno Pacific University
The Eagles are on a three game win streak against PacWest teams.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2019

Women’s volleyball traveled to Fresno, California on Wednesday night for a quick win against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles showed dominance in all three matches, shutting out the Sunbirds 3-0 in just over an hour.  The first match started out neck and neck, but the Eagles began to pull...

Volleyball shuts out ART U

Biola volleyball athlete jumps to spike the ball.
The Eagles defeated the Academy of Art 3-0 in their most dominant game of the season.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 21, 2019

Biola volleyball traveled up the coast to San Francisco, California to take on the Academy of Art University in what would be the Eagles’ most dominant game of the season. The girls’ determination paid off, as they found themselves on the better side of a 3-0 victory— 25-18, 25-22, 25-15. The...

Volleyball defeats Holy Names University

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch serves the ball.
The Eagles soar above the Hawks in their first PacWest win of the season, 3-1.
September 21, 2019

Biola volleyball took to Oakland, California on Friday to compete against Holy Names University, where the Eagles came away victorious 3-1. In their first PacWest conference victory of the season, they won four tight sets: 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22. Biola was in control right from the start by creating...

Volleyball loses doubleheader in San Bernardino

Junior middle blocker Bekah Roth spikes the ball.
The Eagles fall to Alaska Anchorage and CSUSB.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 13, 2019

The Eagles traveled to San Bernardino Friday to take on the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves and CSU San Bernardino Coyotes. Biola put up their best efforts, yet found themselves defeated by both competitors, 2-3 and 1-3, respectively. The first matchup of the night was a tight one. The Eagles started out...

Volleyball tops UCSD and Concord during Alaska invitational

Junior middle blocker, Bekah Roth, serves the ball.
Senior Sabrina Winslow led the offensive attack as the Eagles grabbed two wins.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 7, 2019

Volleyball stole two wins during the second day of the Alaska Anchorage Invitational against University of California, San Diego and Concord University. The Eagles topped their competition 3-2 and 3-1, respectively.  TIGHT MATCHUP Biola started strong in the first set, winning 25-18, but dropped the...

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska
Biola enters into a slow start for their 2019 season opener.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 6, 2019

The Eagles flew to Anchorage, Alaska to embark on the start of their NCAA division II season. Biola took on the Regis Rangers and Alaska Anchorage at the Alaska Airlines Center. Despite their best efforts, the Eagles were defeated in both of their games 3-1, starting the season 0-2. SLUGGISH START Game...