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Volleyball crushes Point Loma on Senior Night

Junior defensive specialist Mary McDonnell tosses the ball in the air to serve.
Eagles defeat the Sea Lions in four sets.
Jeff Woolson, Freelance Writer November 12, 2022

After a shocking loss to Academy of Art last week, Biola took down conference rival Point Loma on senior night, winning in four sets. The Eagles redeemed themselves with this victory and honored seniors Brie Nishimura and Madison Beebe.  COMPLETING THE UPSET The Eagles demonstrated their authority...

Scorching seniors dominate soccer’s Senior Night

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn leaps into the air to block the ball.
Eagles celebrate Senior Night against Hawaii Pacific.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

Biola University's men’s soccer team defeated Hawaii Pacific 4-0 at Al Barbour Field on Monday night. Before the match, nine senior soccer players were honored as a homage to senior night. Kristian Colaci, Aidan Hill, Oscar Rubalcava, Mortiz Reigel, Clement Michelet, Theo Leo Calve, Izaac Zausch, Haiko...

Women’s basketball falls short to Concordia

Women’s basketball falls short to Concordia
Biola’s senior night faced a bittersweet loss in their final regular season game.
Gigi Fierro February 27, 2020

Biola hosted Concordia University Irvine at Chase Gymnasium for the final game of the Eagles’ regular season. The night started by honoring senior guards Jelissa Puckett, Kayla Macedo, Tatum Brimley and senior forward Mikayla Greens. After the tears of many parents and loved ones, the game finally...

Swim and dive celebrates senior night during meet against Concordia University Irvine

Swim and dive celebrates senior night during meet against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles were able to secure a win on the women's side in their last meet of the regular season.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2020

At swim and dive’s last meet of the regular season, head coach Ryan Kauth and his team celebrated four graduating seniors: Bethany Harper, Kaylyn Schull, Raymond Kam and Andrew Benson. The Eagles came away with a 130-104 victory on the women’s side, but fell short to the Concordia men’s team, 126-101. POSITIVE...

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,...

Women’s soccer ties conference champion PLNU on senior night

Senior Forward, Sarah Jeffries, blocks her opponent from Point Loma Nazarene University on November 13th, 2019.
Thirteen seniors say goodbye to a legacy in last conference home game.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 13, 2019

Women’s soccer played their final home game of the season at Al Barbour field on Wednesday night. The women’s soccer program celebrated 13 seniors at senior night as they took on Point Loma Nazarene University. After a tight game which included two overtime periods, the match ended in a 0-0 tie.  HIGH...

Men’s basketball overrun on senior night

Men’s basketball overrun on senior night
The Eagles’ farewell to Blake Shannon Jr. falls flat as Dixie State cruises to victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice February 22, 2018

The Eagles welcomed the Dixie State University Trailblazers in their season’s final game on Feb. 22, which doubled as senior night for senior guard Blake Shannon Jr. The visitors came into the game leading the PacWest with a chance to clinch a share of the conference championship as Biola looked...

Flames falter under senior’s ferocity

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Annie Park and Joclyn Kirton put on a show against Bethesda to wrap up Biola’s NAIA career in dramatic fashion.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 28, 2017
Annie Park and Joclyn Kirton put on a show against Bethesda to wrap up Biola’s NAIA career in dramatic fashion.

Significant senior night shutout

Volleyball wins a huge game over The Master’s University on the night celebrating two seniors.
Dale Fredriks, Writer November 1, 2016
Volleyball wins a huge game over The Master’s University on the night celebrating two seniors.

Seniors share their experiences

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Women’s soccer’s five seniors reflect on their final regular season home match.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 25, 2016
Women’s soccer’s five seniors reflect on their final regular season home match.

Softball splits final home series

Junior Kendall Maddox winds up her pitch at the softball game against La Sierra University on Feb. 6.  | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Softball recovers from losing streak by beating San Diego Christian in last season home game.
Jack Finck, Writer April 19, 2016
Softball recovers from losing streak by beating San Diego Christian in last season home game.

Eagles seek revenge for senior night

Women’s basketball replays Hope in the first round of the GSAC Tournament after losing to them at home.
Jack Finck, Writer March 2, 2016
Women’s basketball replays Hope in the first round of the GSAC Tournament after losing to them at home.