Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Volleyball picks up win on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow (4) digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 28, 2018 as sophomore libro Sami Hover (15) and sophomore outside hitter Savannah Hilde (19) look on. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles win their seventh PacWest game at Fresno Pacific
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer September 28, 2018

Volleyball traveled to Fresno, Calif. Friday for a PacWest matchup against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles fought their way to a four-set win led by a dominant performance from junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow, a native of nearby Clovis, Calif. who started her collegiate career at Fresno State...

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep
Volleyball picks up its fifth straight-set win in PacWest.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Volleyball closed out their four-game homestand on Wednesday night, taking on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest matchup. Biola came out on top with a sweep of the Eagles of Concordia, led by excellent overall team play. Biola started the first set on fire, taking an early 11-4 lead on a kill...

Volleyball returns to their sweeping ways

Brinley Beresford prepares to receive the ball during the Thursday game against Hawaii Hilo University, which ended in a five-set loss. The Eagles went on to a Saturday sweep against Hawaii Pacific University.
Eagles pick up straight-set win against strong Hawaii Pacific squad.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

Volleyball continued PacWest play Saturday night against Hawaii Pacific University looking to bounce back from a tough five-set loss against Hawaii Hilo University Thursday. They did just that, picking up their fourth sweep in five games led by a third set comeback. The Eagles came out on a roll,...

Volleyball heats up for third straight sweep

Biola volleyball players celebrate a point during their sweep of Chaminade University on Sept. 17, 2018. Photo by Aaron Zhang/THE CHIMES
Eagles ride strong offensive play to straight-set win over previously unbeaten Chaminade.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

Biola volleyball returned to La Mirada, Calif. Monday for the first of four straight games at Chase Gymnasium, facing off against PacWest foe Chaminade University. The Silverswords entered the game undefeated on the season, but the Eagles handed them their first loss with a dominating sweep for their...

Two days, two PacWest sweeps for volleyball

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
Eagles win in straight sets against Holy Names.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

Biola volleyball took on Holy Names University in a road PacWest matchup on Friday, and the Eagles shone from start to finish, picking up their second sweep in as many days. In the first set, both teams came out strong, with sophomore middle blocker Bekah Roth tallying three early kills. The Eagles...

Volleyball loses tough test on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow readies for a kill while teammates look on during the Eagles' game at Point Loma on Sept. 11.
Eagles swept in tight match by strong Point Loma team in San Diego.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Volleyball faced their first road test of the year in PacWest play on Tuesday, taking on Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. The Eagles came out on the losing end of three tightly contested sets, losing the match in a sweep. Both teams were ready for a battle, as last year’s matches...

Volleyball takes down No. 19 NNU

Ladies of the volleyball team work together to defeat Holy Names University with a three-set sweep on Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.
Aaron Seltzer’s team beat their first ranked opponent of the season to improve to 2-1 in nonconference play.
August 25, 2018

The Eagles finished their Idaho trip Saturday with a crucial five-set win versus host Northwest Nazarene University, the no. 19 team in NCAA Division II. Read more on Biola Athletics

Volleyball wins season opener

Biola Volleyball
The Eagles beat a former conference rival in a marathon match before losing the second game of their doubleheader.
Austin Green, Managing Editor August 24, 2018

Year two of NCAA Division II play started with a bang for Biola Volleyball Friday when the Eagles beat Dixie State University in a five-set thriller that needed extra points to be decided. However, the team quickly got a gut check when it fell in four sets to Cal State Monterey Bay in its second match...

Volleyball claims NCCAA championship

Volleyball claims NCCAA championship
Eagles claim first-ever NCCAA championship in four-set win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 4, 2017

Volleyball returned to action for the third straight day, taking on The Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions in the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletics Association championships on Dec. 2. A sweep of the Lions clinched a birth in the championship against The Campbellsville...

Volleyball wins four-set battle over HPU

Biola Volleyball
Volleyball claim their sixth straight victory after a hard fought game.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 17, 2017

Volleyball played for the second straight night at home, facing off against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 9. They avenged a loss to the Sharks earlier in the season with a four-set victory. THE BATTLE BEGINS The Eagles started set one on a roll, taking a 6-2 lead on a kill from sophomore...

Volleyball claims thrilling win over CUI

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
Eagles take down Concordia in a five-set instant classic.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 8, 2017
Eagles take down Concordia in a five-set instant classic.

Volleyball claims sixth straight victory

Photo Courtesy of Biola Athletics
Eagles continue to roll, beating Notre Dame de Namur in four sets.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 23, 2017
Eagles continue to roll, beating Notre Dame de Namur in four sets.