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Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

Photo by Abram Hammer / THE CHIMES
Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...

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 loses in five sets

Biola Volleyball
Eagles break win streak after faltering against Hawaii Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Riding a three-game win streak, volleyball returned to action looking to continue their winning ways against Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup at Chase Gymnasium on Thursday. Biola came out just on the wrong side of a thrilling five-setter, losing the final set 18-16. FORCING A FIFTH In...

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 sweeps Fresno Pacific

Sophomore libero Sami Hover digs a ball out as two other volleyball players watch.
The Eagles earned a straight-set win in their home opener.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

Volleyball started PacWest play with their home opener against Fresno Pacific University, coming away with a sweep of the Sunbirds. The Eagles got strong offensive play from all their hitters, and appeared extremely prepared in the dominant win. “We watched a lot of film and were ready for what...

Volleyball flips the script, sweeps Sonoma State

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
The Eagles moved to 2-2 in the West Region Showcase and 4-3 in nonconference play.
September 1, 2018

Hours after suffering their first three-set sweep of the season, Biola volleyball turned around and swept Sonoma State University over three dominant sets. The Eagles led in every major statistical category and recorded all seven aces in the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer...

Volleyball swept by top-15 team

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
Western Washington made quick work of the Eagles, who suffered their first sweep of the season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 1, 2018

After beating previously No. 19-ranked Northwest Nazarene University twice over a five-day span, Biola volleyball looked for another victory over a ranked team when it faced No. 15 Western Washington University Saturday. However, the Eagles were overpowered this time around, losing in three straight...

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase
The Eagles opened play at APU with a four-set win and a four-set loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Volleyball began play at Azusa Pacific University’s West Region Showcase Thursday with a four-set win against Northwest Nazarene University, followed by a four-set loss to Cal State University San Bernardino. The Eagles started the day with their second straight match against NNU, and just like...

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