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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 dominates Notre Dame de Namur

Volleyball dominates Notre Dame de Namur
The Eagles shut out the Argonauts on the road, 3-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 25, 2019

Biola volleyball expanded into their three-game winning streak on Friday night in Belmont, California where they faced Notre Dame de Namur University. It was a quick sweep for the Eagles, a three set match (25-15, 25-11, 25-16) was all it took to get the 3-0 victory. It was a complete team effort...

Volleyball leaves Hawaii with a loss

Senior Becca Branch goes in for the spike.
Last night, the Eagles fell to Hawaii Hilo, resulting in a 1-3 overall record for their Hawaii road trip.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 13, 2019

Volleyball wrapped up their third and final game in Hawaii on Saturday against Hawaii Hilo University. The night did not work in favor of the Eagles, as they return home with another loss at the hands of the Vulcans. Biola was defeated, 1-3, giving them a 1-3 overall record against the PacWest Hawaii...

Volleyball takes valiant victory in Hawaii

Junior Vanessa Garcia jumps towards the ball in order to pass towards her teammate.
The Eagles took an explosive win against Hawaii Pacific University last night.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 11, 2019

Eagles volleyball bounced back with a big win on Thursday over Hawaii Pacific University, 3-1, after a tough loss against Chaminade University the night before. Biola is now 5-3 in the PacWest conference courtesy of Thursday’s win, (23-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-22). The Eagles got their feet used to...

Volleyball reigns over Point Loma

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch hits the ball over the net.
The Eagles defeated the PLNU Sea Lions 3-1 in a PacWest matchup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 2, 2019

Biola volleyball headed south to San Diego on Wednesday night to take on the Sea Lions of Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles were resilient, taking the night into four matches. It was a respectable win for BU who defeated a PacWest standout, 3-1. SLUGGISH START Set one was the lowest point...

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 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 splits doubleheader

Kaitlin O'Brien, senior libero, serves the ball.
The Eagles take home one win after a weekend in San Bernardino.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 14, 2019

The Eagles finished their four-game road series against Simon Fraser University and California State University, San Marcos this Saturday. The girls came out swinging, taking game one against SFU 3-1, but failed to keep the same energy against CSUSM, losing 0-3. Biola bounced back from yesterday’s...

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 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...

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game

Volleyball rolls to NCCAA championship game
The Eagles dominate with two more wins to punch their ticket to the title game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Volleyball returned to action for the second consecutive day at the NCCAA championships on Friday, and just like the previous day, they overpowered both their opponents en route to sweeps of Campbellsville University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. With the win against SAGU, the Eagles...

Volleyball begins NCCAA title defense strong

Volleyball begins NCCAA title defense strong
Two games, two sweeps for the Eagles on day one of the NCCAA championships.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

The Eagles came into the the NCCAA championships in Point Lookout, Missouri as defending champions, and on day one of the tournament they looked the part, picking up sweeps against Piedmont International University and Southwestern Christian University. After getting off to a bit of a slow start...