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Women’s soccer conquers Fresno Pacific

Women’s soccer conquers Fresno Pacific
The Eagles concluded their regular season with a gritty win against FPU.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2019

Women’s soccer traveled to Fresno Pacific University on Saturday, Nov. 16 to compete in their final regular season game in the PacWest conference. The Eagles started out sluggish, down two goals in the first half before finding the sole goal to bring the deficit to one at the half. Biola continued...

Women’s soccer dominates Holy Names in victory

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Eagles use a trio of first half goals to earn 3-0 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 1, 2018

Women’s soccer returned home for a PacWest matchup against Holy Names University on a beautiful Thursday night, and the Eagles got a much-needed conference win led by three first half goals, including two from junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez. “I knew we had a lot of heart and it felt really good...

Women’s soccer takes third conference loss

Women’s soccer takes third conference loss
Eagles lose 3-1 to PacWest champion Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 29, 2018

Women’s soccer traveled south to San Diego, California on Monday to take on Point Loma Nazarene University in a PacWest matchup. The Sea Lions clinched the conference title thanks to the Eagles’ tie last Saturday against Azusa Pacific University, and they continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory...

Women’s soccer ties with APU

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For the second straight year, the annual women’s soccer Cornerstone Cup matchup ended in a 1-1 draw.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 27, 2018

The nightcap in a family weekend soccer doubleheader brought a bit of deja vu as women’s soccer fought archrival Azusa Pacific University to a 1-1 tie for the second year in a row. The tie allowed Point Loma Nazarene University to clinch the PacWest conference title and gave Biola and APU five Cornerstone...

Women’s soccer takes close loss

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Eagles cannot find the back of the net, fall 1-0 to Fresno Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

After a long trip to Hawaii that featured three games, Biola returned home to Al Barbour field Saturday night to take on PacWest foe Fresno Pacific University. The Sunbirds pushed through a goal in the eighth minute, and the Eagles could never quite put home a shot in the 1-0 loss. “We just had...

Women’s soccer rides strong first half to beat Concordia

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Eagles scored three first half goals, then held on for 3-2 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

Biola returned home to Al Barbour field for a PacWest matchup against Concordia University Irvine. The hosts played a strong first half, scoring three goals, and freshman goalkeeper Viviana Poli recorded a Biola single-game school record 17 saves to help her team hold on for a 3-2 win. Poli explained...

Jeffries leads women’s soccer to a tie

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The Eagles survived a wild finish in Irvine.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

Women’s soccer traveled south to take on Concordia University Irvine on Saturday. Biola was looking to bounce back from Thursday’s 1-0 loss to Point Loma Nazarene University. In a wild finish, the Eagles played to a 3-3 draw, with a flurry of goals coming in the final minutes of the game. The...

Early goal leads to women’s soccer victory

Junior forward Sarah Jeffries handles the ball during the Eagles' game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Aug. 30, 2018. Courtesy George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles shut down Seattle Pacific, and lone goal holds up for the win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

On a beautiful Saturday night at Al Barbour Field, Biola women’s soccer took on Seattle Pacific University, and the team’s defense backed up junior forward Sarah Jeffries’ goal for the 1-0 Eagles victory. The lone score of the game came early in the first half, when junior forward Annmarie...

Women’s soccer earns draw

Alyssa Joel catches a soccer ball during the game
Eagles battle to tough 1-1 tie after double overtime.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Biola traveled to take on Cal State University San Marcos on Thursday, fighting their way to a 1-1 draw. Both teams’ goalies played extremely well, especially the Eagles’ starter for the afternoon, junior Alyssa Joel. She tallied four saves to hold the Cougars to one goal through the entirety of...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Annmarie Alvarez

Annmarie Alvarez grins during a game
The junior forward’s golden goal and strong offensive play helped the Eagles to their first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 5, 2018

The start of the season is one of the best times for players to step up and make a statement. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez did just that, scoring in both her shots on the goal during Biola’s home opener to lead her team to a 3-2 overtime win against Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Her...

Women’s soccer loses close defensive struggle

Biola Women's Soccer
Eagles drop tight 1-0 struggle against Cal State Los Angeles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

Biola took on Cal State University Los Angeles Saturday, coming out on the wrong side of a 1-0 defensive battle. Freshman goalie Viviana Poli played a strong game, keeping the Eagles to one goal on seven saves, but the offense could not quite push through an equalizer. Early in the game, CSULA converted...

Women’s Soccer earns 3-2 OT win at home

Junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez celebrates with Sarah Jeffries and Colie Martin after scoring the game-winning goal
Eagles fight for thrilling victory in overtime at Al Barbour Field.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Women's soccer started their 2018 season with a bang in their home opener at Al Barbour Field Thursday night, coming away with a dramatic 3-2 win over Cal State Dominguez Hills in overtime. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez saved the day in overtime, scoring her second goal of the game to push the...