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Women’s basketball defeated by Sea Lions

Women’s basketball defeated by Sea Lions
Eagles put up a good fight but take another loss, 91-94.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 30, 2021

It has been a rocky start for Biola’s women's basketball team. Their fourth loss this season came from losing to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions in back-to-back games. Regardless of another loss, Biola hustled on the court today. Senior forward Jazz Benn at the top of the stat sheet...

Women’s basketball falls to PLNU

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
The long offseason is still showing its effects as the Eagles fall to the Sea Lions, 64-72.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 29, 2021

Biola basketball is back. The revised COVID-friendly schedule resumed on Jan. 16 for the lady Eagles where they secured the victory over Northwest Nazarene University. However, since then, it has been a slow start for head coach Alan Nakamura’s team. Two back-to-back losses to rivals Azusa Pacific...

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction
Biola men’s soccer head coach reacts to the unusual recruitment process of 2021-22 athletes due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 3, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the sports world and has pushed back all competition until at least late January. With a hopeful starting date approaching, the coaching staff must continue to proceed as naturally as possible for the years to come. Nov. 11 was the opening day for the National Signing Period...

Biola Athletics continues scholarships

Biola Athletics continues scholarships
The Athletics Department decided to award aid to athletes even with COVID-19 pushing back the fall season to next year.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 5, 2020

While some colleges and universities across the country are picking back up sports competitions, Biola and the PacWest have decided to sit this semester out as a safety precaution due to COVID-19. Since athletes are not traveling and competing in games this semester, the financial aid athletes were supposed...

From the editors: Life without sports—what do we do?

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COVID-19 interrupted and suspended all sports indefinitely. Now, it is a time for adjustments.
Zachary Devane and Andi Basista April 29, 2020

The way of life has changed for Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People all around the country are stuck at home due to stay-at-home orders issued by the government, resulting in millions of people being out of work. People are cooped up and bored, searching for hope in these uncertain times....

Athletics appoints Torrey Stricklin as men’s soccer head coach

Athletics appoints Torrey Stricklin as men’s soccer head coach
Stricklin takes the place of Todd Elkins, who stepped down in November 2019.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor April 13, 2020

Lee University’s Torrey Stricklin will replace Todd Elkins as Biola’s men soccer head coach, starting with the fall 2020 season. After Elkins' shock resignation following Biola men’s soccer 2019 season, the team had a gaping hole in the coaching department. The future suddenly seemed uncertain...

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility
Spring athletes can claim an extra year of spring competition due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 6, 2020

The NCAA Council has granted an extra year of eligibility for all spring season athletes who had their seasons cut short or canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The extension is applicable to all spring student-athletes, not just seniors.  NCAA rules usually limit athletes to only four seasons...

Senior athletes saddened by sports suspension

After the suspension of all Biola Athletics competition, athletes are left stunned.
Biola Athletics canceled the remainder of the spring season, leaving seniors unable to complete their collegiate careers.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 23, 2020

The sudden spike of COVID-19 cases in the US has not only shut down our nation's schools and businesses, but it has also put a hold on the sports world, where teams of all levels are on a hiatus. The NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL have all pushed their seasons back with hopes of beating the virus. With professional...

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships
After placing third, the team now prepares for the NCAA championships.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor February 16, 2020

Biola swim and dive traveled to the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships in Los Angeles for a four-day competition. Both Biola men and women’s teams completed their final championship conference in third place, the men scoring a total of 1,378 points and women with 1,018 points.  DAY...

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against UCCS

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against UCCS
The Eagles stepped up when it mattered most on Friday.
Joey Mistretta February 14, 2020

Biola baseball opened up a four-game series on Friday against the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions. The team entered Friday's action with momentum, as they had won Thursday and looked to carry that momentum into the weekend. The four-game set will consist of two doubleheaders in...

Baseball seals tight win in a pitching duel against CUI

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
The Eagles held on to win a low-scoring game at home on Thursday.
Joey Mistretta February 13, 2020

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Biola baseball opened up a five-game weekend homestand with a 2-0 victory against the Colorado Christian University Cougars.  Junior left-handed pitcher David Ryan got the start for Biola and threw two productive innings. The story of the game was excellent pitching, as both...

Baseball drops first game of the season

Junior catcher Ben Smith hits the ball.
The Eagles struggled in their first loss, yet still sit three games above .500.
Joey Mistretta February 8, 2020

The Biola baseball team took a quick one-game road trip to San Bernardino, California and returned home on Saturday, Feb. 8 looking to continue their perfect season against the California State University, San Bernardino Coyotes. The game was messy from the start as the Coyotes scored five runs in the...