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Soccer competes against CUI

Redshirt junior goalie JD Gunn's 13 saves broke Biola's single-save record.
Eagles face off with Concordia University Irvine.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer team competed in non-conference matches against Concordia University Irvine on Saturday. The men’s team tied 2-2 with the Golden Eagles while the women’s team suffered a 5-0 loss.  GUNN RECORDS THIRTEEN SAVES  Redshirt junior goalie JD Gunn recorded a total...

Colaci leads Eagles to win over rival

Freshman defender Mayrhonn Serefio takes the ball downfield.
Eagles shut out Cougars 3-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

On Wednesday night fans packed the stands at Al Barbour Field to watch the Biola men’s soccer team take on PacWest rival Azusa Pacific. The Eagles channeled their frustration from a difficult start to the season, shutting out the Cougars 3-0. With Wednesday’s victory over Azusa, the Eagles captured...

Eagles compete in non-conference play

Redshirt senior defender Izaac Zausch sets up to kick.
Eagles tie 1-1 against CSUSB.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams both competed in non-conference games on Wednesday night. The men’s soccer team tied 1-1 against Cal State San Bernardino at home, and, meanwhile, the women’s soccer team lost 1-0 at Cal State LA.  COLACI CHIPS IN GOAL Men’s soccer struggled out of...

Nelson nets a pair against Cal Poly Humboldt

Nelson nets a pair against Cal Poly Humboldt
The Eagles lose 4-3 against the Jacks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

The Biola women’s soccer team lost the first game of their road trip to Northern California against Cal Poly Humboldt on Thursday with a score of 4-3. The Eagles held the Jacks close in an exciting match, which ultimately resulted in victory for the home team.  JACKS STRIKE FIRST  Biola found themselves...

Eagles compete against No. 1 team in nation

Eagles compete against No. 1 team in nation
Golden Eagles defeat Biola 4-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Biola University’s men’s soccer team put up an impressive effort in their narrow defeat of 4-3 against Cal State LA on Wednesday night. The undefeated Golden Eagles (4-0) are the No. 1 team in the nation according to the United Soccer Coaches Association’s rankings.  COLACI LEADS COMEBACK The...

Soccer loses on the road

Soccer loses on the road
Broncos defeat the Eagles 1-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 4, 2022

Men’s soccer came up short in a close contest against Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday night losing 1-0. The match against the Broncos was Biola’s first time facing the fifth-best team in the nation since last year’s postseason. In 2021 the Eagles qualified for the NCAA DII playoffs for the first time...

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory
The Eagles defeat the Coyotes 3-2.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

Freshman forward Marjie Rechin’s first two collegiate goals resulted in an Eagles victory with a packed crowd in attendance at Al Barbour Field Wed. night. Biola’s defense held strong in the final minutes of the second half to defeat Cal State San Bernardino 3-2.  OFFENSE OPENS WITH SCORE Biola...

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports
Intramural sports offer community and structured games for non-student-athletes.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 19, 2022

On Wednesday students gathered around the Fireplace Pavillion for a meeting regarding the spring intramural season. During the meeting, intramural coordinator Hayden Leever explained that intramural sports are meant to unite the student body.   CHALLENGES AND CONNECTION This academic year marked...

Men’s soccer falls at the NCAA West Region Championship

Men’s soccer falls at the NCAA West Region Championship
The Eagles get demolished by Cal Poly Pomona, 5-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 19, 2021

Men’s soccer headed to Wichita Falls, Texas to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II West Region Championship for the first time in Biola history. On Nov.15 the NCAA announced that Biola would compete against the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos....

The Eagles end the season with a draw

The Eagles end the season with a draw
Women’s soccer tied the game against APU, 3-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

On Nov. 13, women’s soccer faced the Azusa Pacific University Cougars at home, ending their PacWest conference standings at 5-4-1. Biola was unable to score in two overtime halves, tying the game, 3-3. OVERTIME LETDOWN    APU fired off the first period by making the first goal of the match at...

The Eagles freeze out the Penguins

The Eagles freeze out the Penguins
Women’s soccer earned a win against Dominican University, 2-1.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2021

On Nov. 6, women’s soccer faced the Dominican University of California Penguins at home, earning another victory, 2-1. Although the match got off to a slow start, the second period picked up when both teams scored back-to-back goals, effectively tying the match and moving into overtime. OVERTIME...

Women’s soccer defeat Holy Names University

Women’s soccer defeat Holy Names University
The Eagles reign victorious over the Hawks, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2021

On Nov. 4 women’s soccer returned home to face off against Holy Names University. The Eagles played aggressively, effectively subduing the Holy Names throughout the game. The win places Biola at 4-4-0 in the PacWest Conference.  EASY VICTORY Thirty-five minutes into the first half, freshman forward...