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Swim picks up another W

Swim picks up another W
October 27, 2018

Biola swim won its second straight meet Saturday, finishing off a two-day affair with 1,033 combined team points to lead all four schools that fielded both men's and women's teams at the Bay Area Invite in Oakland, Calif. In the gender-specific standings, the Eagles finished second among the women and...

Swim trounces Whittier College in dual meet

An Eagles swimmer leaps into the pool during the Pacific Coast Swim Conference relays on Oct. 6, 2018.
October 20, 2018

As the grueling training month of "Rocktober" nears its end, the men's and women's swim teams saw their hard work pay off Saturday, as both sides took big victories in the Eagles' first dual meet of the season at Whittier College. Read more on Biola Athletics

Freshmen stand out as swim plunges into post-Tixier era

Junior Raymond Kam swims during the PCSC Relay Meet on Oct. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of Adam Washington / Biola Athletics
Several newcomers to the Eagles excelled in their first collegiate meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 6, 2018

The storyline behind Biola’s swim program entering the 2018-19 season was twofold. How would the Eagles step up after the graduation of Lisa Tixier, arguably the greatest swimmer in school history, and how would second-year head coach Ryan Kauth’s first recruiting class perform? If the Pacific Collegiate...

Swim rewrites record books in conference championships

Swim rewrites record books in conference championships
Lisa Tixier went out with a bang as the Eagles enjoyed a solid showing across the board.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 21, 2018

Swim entered the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conferencechampionships rested and confident, looking to end the team’s first NCAA Division II season on a high note. The Eagles left with 10 new school records and several fantastic farewell performances from their seniors, especially Lisa Tixier,...

Swim finishes regular season on top

Swim finishes regular season on top
Eagles overcame adversity to beat Chapman at home.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 29, 2018

The last time Biola swim and dive hosted a meet on its campus Ryan Kauth was still an undergraduate student at Concordia University of Irvine and Eddie Shepard was years away from stepping down as the Eagles’ head swim coach. The Eagles returned to Lansing Pool, their usual practice facility, for...

Swim teams dive into winter invite

Swim teams dive into winter invite
Biola men and women’s swim and dive teams went against four other colleges from Dec. 1 to 3.
Vaness Morales, Freelance Writer December 5, 2017

The swim and dive team headed to the Collegiate Winter Invite hosted by University of La Verne at the South Gate Swim Stadium. The tournament started on Dec. 1 and extended to Dec. 3 as the Eagles faced Concordia University, University of La Verne, University of Redlands and Azusa Pacific University. FRIDAY...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Swim’s Lisa Tixier

Photo Courtesy of Adam Washington
One of Biola’s most decorated athletes start new season on fire and earns this week's athlete of the week.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 1, 2017
One of Biola’s most decorated athletes start new season on fire and earns this week's athlete of the week.

Ryan Kauth takes command

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Biola’s interim swim and dive coach begins to make a difference.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 18, 2017
Biola’s interim swim and dive coach begins to make a difference.

Biola hires new swim coach

Photo Courtesy of Nathan Cook
Eagles get interim replacement after previous coach’s stunning departure.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 12, 2017
Eagles get interim replacement after previous coach’s stunning departure.

Swim gets a boost for NCAA

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The Eagles hope to start Division II competition with a big splash.
Austin Green, Managing Editor May 9, 2017
The Eagles hope to start Division II competition with a big splash.

Tixier, Eagles go out in style

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Star swimmer breaks records, powers team to first-ever NAIA podium finish.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2017
Star swimmer breaks records, powers team to first-ever NAIA podium finish.

Tixier adds another title, record

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The Eagles junior swimmer continues dominating at the NAIA national championship.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 5, 2017
The Eagles junior swimmer continues dominating at the NAIA national championship.