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Softball wins both games against Dominican

Softball wins both games against Dominican
The Eagles dominate in a doubleheader for the first time this season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

Biola kicked off their four-game weekend crushing the Dominican University of California Penguins in a doubleheader on Friday evening. With that, the women scored the most points they have in a game since the season started. They won their first game 6-1, and they won the second game, 2-0.  Senior...

Softball splits San Diego

The Eagles huddle together before their game.
The Eagles bounced back from an early loss to defeat the Toreros in game two.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 18, 2021

Biola softball traveled South on Wednesday afternoon to compete in a doubleheader against the University of San Diego Toreros. The Eagles were coming off of back-to-back losses taken yesterday at Freedom Field looking to flip the switch, but were only able to snag one game, 3-2. HALFWAY THERE Game...

Softball swept by APU

Softball starting lineup huddling up before the game.
The Eagles lost in a doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon against Azusa Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2021

Biola softball welcomed the Azusa Pacific University Cougars to Freedom Field yesterday afternoon. The doubleheader between rivals showed favor to APU, as the Eagles lost both games to the strong offensive Cougars, 4-9, 2-8. GAME ONE HEARTBREAK Game one started off with two instant runs from the Cougars...

Softball splits for a second time against CUI

Softball splits for a second time against CUI
Biola had a rough first game (0-6) but gained another victory versus Concordia University Irvine, (3-2).
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 14, 2021

Biola softball played their second doubleheader against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles at home in La Mirada, Calif. on Saturday afternoon. The first game was a blowout leaving Biola in the dust, 0-6. The Eagles barely swung by in the second second game, 3-2. Biola was unable to bring...

Softball splits doubleheader to CUI

Softball splits doubleheader to CUI
The Eagles found victory in game one against Concordia but fell in game two on Thursday.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Irvine, Calif. yesterday afternoon to take on the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles for the first time in the 2021 season. What started out promising quickly fell as the evening progressed. The Eagles secured game one with a 3-2 victory, but faced defeat in the back-end...

Softball splits against APU

#35 catcher Kayla Neff ready for the game.
Biola adds another victory to start off the PacWest season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

Biola softball played their second doubleheader of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Saturday afternoon. The teams competed in their first game in the PacWest Season at 12 p.m. and their second game at 2 p.m. The Eagles unfortunately lost their...

Softball season is back with a split doubleheader

#14 pitcher Paige Austin bringing the heat against HIU.
Biola took game two against Hope International University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Biola softball is back and played their first games of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Hope International University Royals on Friday afternoon. Biola competed against the Royals in a doubleheader match up, playing their first game at 2 p.m. and their second game at 4 p.m. Biola...

Newest Eagles Landing

Newest Eagles Landing
Biola Athletics has continued to expand their nest, welcoming these new recruits to the BU family.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2020

Athletes across the nation have been anxiously waiting for the green light to compete again. This year’s freshmen and new transfer recruits were brought into Biola’s family during a time of great uncertainty. However, the coronavirus pandemic did not stop these athletes from continuing their collegiate...

Biola softball wins second doubleheader in Hawaii

Biola softball wins second doubleheader in Hawaii
The Eagles’ resilience led them to victory against Chaminade.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor March 11, 2020

Biola softball showed their class against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Tuesday, March 10. They dominated both Tuesday’s games in Hawaii in the final half of their four-game series against the Silverswords, winning game one 4-3 and game two 3-0. BEGINNING BATTLE The Eagles’ first game of...

Softball splits Silverswords

Softball splits Silverswords
The Eagles took game one of the Hawaii doubleheader against Chaminade University, but fell short in game two.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 10, 2020

Eagles softball took a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii on March 9 to take on Chaminade University in a four-game series. Part one was played out on Monday evening in a doubleheader. Biola took the first game, 4-2, but faced defeat in the second as the Silverswords secured the victory, 1-2. FIRST GAME SUCCESS Chaminade...

Softball squeezes by in back-to-back victories

Softball squeezes by in back-to-back victories
The Eagles extend their winning streak to seven after doubleheader victories over Concordia University-Portland.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 29, 2020

Biola softball entered into a two-game series against Concordia University-Portland on Saturday morning at Freedom Field. BU was still riding on the energy that granted them five previous wins going into today's game. The momentum carried on, as the Eagles found themselves on the right side of the 5-4,...

Biola softball continues hot streak, wins fifth in a row

Biola softball continues hot streak, wins fifth in a row
The Eagles battled harsh weather and delayed start times but ultimately persevered.
Joey Mistretta February 23, 2020

Biola has been dominating on the diamond lately. Last weekend, the baseball team completed a four-game sweep at home. On Friday, the softball team won the first two games of a four-game series against the Academy of Art Urban Knights.  They hoped to complete the sweep on Saturday with another doubleheader....