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Softball splits rough doubleheader

Softball splits rough doubleheader
The Eagles grab a win and a loss in rematch against CBU.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 22, 2018

Softball took on a tough doubleheader against 12th-ranked California Baptist University Lancers in Riverside, Calif. on April 21. The first game ended with the Eagles winning in the 10th inning by a score of 2-0, but they fell short in a 3-2 battle in the second game. EAGLES GRAB A WIN IN THE 10TH In...

Softball disappoints with two losses

Softball disappoints with two losses
The Eagles fall in doubleheader to second-place Trailblazers.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 21, 2018

Softball lost both doubleheader games against the Dixie State University Trailblazers on April 20. The Trailblazers edged out the Eagles in the first game by a final score of 3-1 and the second by 5-4. EAGLES START FAST, FINISH SLOW Game one took off quickly with the Eagles and the Trailblazers...

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Terri Van Dagens

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Terri Van Dagens
The senior pitcher continued her great season with another complete game win over Notre Dame de Namur University.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 18, 2018

Senior pitcher Terri Van Dagens has constantly showed why she has been the Eagles’ primary starter all season long, and she continued to excel in her start against Holy Names University on April 14. She started off at a blistering pace, striking out four in the first two innings. Van Dagens stumbled...

Softball takes clean sweep over NDNU

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The Eagles grab their 30th win of the season and set new records.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor April 15, 2018

Softball dominated in all aspects of the game, securing their 30th and 31st win after a blowout against the Notre Dame De Namur University Argonautson April 14. The Eagles grabbed a victory by a sweep of 9-2 in the first game and won by 7-2 in the second. 30TH WIN OF SEASON The first game began with...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

Softball’s sweep sustains streak
The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

Softball entered the Cornerstone Cup fray on March 17, visiting the Azusa Pacific University Cougars for a doubleheader. The Eagles’ normally powerful lineup fell silent against APU’s pitching, crossing the plate just once in the first game and getting shut out in game two. The losses mark just...

Softball comes back in doubleheader

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Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 9, 2018

Biola softball looked to continue their win streak when they hosted PacWestopponents Holy Names University Hawks for a doubleheader on March 9. The two teams currently sit at opposite ends of the conference standings, with Biola near the top and Holy Names at the bottom. Biola went down early after...

Ramos’ big bat gives softball two more conference wins

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Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2018

The softball team made a resounding opening statement in their first ever PacWest home series, sweeping the Dominican University Penguins in a March 8 doubleheader at Freedom Field. The Eagles never trailed in either game, outscoring the Penguins 16-1. Junior outfielder Areana Ramos led the way with...

Softball storms through Hawaii

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The Eagles win their first six PacWest games in their successful road trip.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

After starting the season with an 11-3 nonconference record, softball headed to Hawaii over spring break to start their inaugural PacWest slate in road series against Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, and University of Hawaii Hilo. The Eagles went 6-2 over the eight-game trip, sweeping...

Softball bounces back against William Woods in homecoming

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The Eagles pick up two more nonconference wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

Tired and jet-lagged from their road trip to Hawaii over spring break, softball refused to let it stop them from sweeping nonconference foe William Woods University of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics on March 6. The Eagles won the first game of the doubleheader via a shutout from...

Softball steamrolls Marymount

Softball steamrolls Marymount
The Eagles outscored their nonconference foes 20-3 in a doubleheader sweep.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 22, 2018

After winning all three of their games in the Cactus Classic in Tucson, Ariz., softball returned home looking to keep their momentum going in a doubleheader against Marymount College of California at Freedom Field on Feb. 22. The Eagles did just that, winning 8-0 and 12-3 over Marymount behind an...

Softball takes three in Tucson

Softball takes three in Tucson
Biola destroys opponents in exciting Cactus Classic.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 20, 2018

On a multi-game day on Feb. 17 in Tucson, Ariz., the Eagles went 3-0, outscoring their opponents by a total of 18-1. The Franklin Pierce University Ravens, Lubbock Christian University Chaps and Western Oregon University Wolves became the victims of Biola’s scintillating offense and shutdown pitching. STARTING...