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Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader
The Eagles dominate the Warriors.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2022

On Friday, women’s softball faced off against the Westcliff University Warriors, securing a victory in the doubleheader match. Redshirt senior pitcher Paige Austin kept the Warriors at bay, logging 10 strikeouts in 4.2 innings with 14 batters faced. GAME ONE The Eagles started off strong, shutting...

Women’s softball steals another victory

Women’s softball steals another victory
The Eagles scrapped for a win in the final inning, 6-4.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2022

On Feb. 5, women’s softball secured their second consecutive win against the San Francisco State University Gators at home. The Eagles were on the outs for the first three innings due to the Gators’ early three-point lead. Biola began their fight in the fourth inning, steadily depleting the point...

Softball swings right into season

Softball swings right into season
The Eagles earn their first win of the season to the Nighthawks, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Biola softball kicked off their season with the first game of the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles went head-to-head against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks for their first game of the spring season. The Eagles slid right in and won the game three to nothing. A SWINGING SUCCESS The...

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...

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage
The Eagles split against Concordia University Irvine in their last doubleheader of the conference season yesterday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

Biola softball headed to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to play their last conference game of the season. The Eagles competed against Concordia University Irvine once again for their second doubleheader of the weekend against the Golden Eagles. The Eagles started the afternoon with a walk from...

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles played in their last games of the PacWest season on Friday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Biola softball returned home on Friday afternoon to match up against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The women got off to a good start, winning game one 5-4. Unfortunately, the women could not keep the energy going into game two as they were defeated, 1-2. The Eagles started off in...

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific
The Eagles took down APU in a two-series match up on Saturday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 20, 2021

Biola softball hosted rivals Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon in back-to-back games. The Eagles came out swinging in game one and were able to match the same energy in the second game, sweeping the Cougars 5-1 and 2-0. CATCHING FIRE Game one was essentially won in the beginning minutes,...

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University
The Eagles won and lost by one point against the Cougars.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

Softball headed to their first doubleheader of the weekend against Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles played two away games Friday afternoon against the Cougars. Biola lost the first game, 2-3, but bounced back in game two winning, 7-6. Junior pitcher Paige Austin led the Eagles through Friday's...

Softball dominates over Concordia University Irvine

#7 junior Ruth Munoz batting against CUI.
The Eagles prove to be the best Eagles sweeping CUI.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 1, 2021

Biola returned home Wednesday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine. The women are on a five-game winning streak, with three wins against Azusa Pacific University as of last Friday. The Eagles won 6-1 in game one and 6-4 in game two. The first four innings...

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak
The Eagles defeat Azusa Pacific University in a doubleheader.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

Biola headed to Azusa Pacific University Friday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against the Cougars. The Eagles split earlier in the week against APU, but today they left the Cougars in the dust. The Eagles won 4-2 in game one and 3-0 in game two. The Cougars started off by making the...

Softball divided by APU

Softball divided by APU
The Eagles lost in a close game to Azusa Pacific University, but were able to shift the momentum and win game two, 4-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday afternoon to take on the Cougars in their first of two back-to-back doubleheaders. Game one was hard fought, but was taken by APU, 3-2. However, the Eagles were able to overcome their tough first game loss by winning the second matchup,...

Softball received their sixth split against Dominican

Junior #7 Ruth Munoz up to bat.
The Eagles lose their second game against the Penguins, 1-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

Biola softball had their second doubleheader against the Dominican University of California Penguins on Saturday, March 20. After a double win on Friday afternoon, the women were able to win game one by 4-0 but ultimately split with the Penguins when Dominican won game two, 1-2. The Eagles dominated...