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Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses
In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, the Eagles failed to gain any victories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, women’s water polo suffered three straight losses against Fresno State University, University of the Pacific and San Jose State University, 15-7, 15-5, 14-5. Though the Eagles fought hard, they were ultimately unable to take home any victories.  SEVEN-POINT SURGE In...

Women’s tennis victorious against Cal State LA

Women’s tennis victorious against Cal State LA
The Eagles win 7-0 against the Golden Eagles.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 18, 2022

Women’s tennis played California State University Los Angeles on Feb. 17 in Los Angeles, California and won, 7-0. CLINCHING DOUBLES The Eagles had an intense afternoon against the Golden Eagles. Both teams fought hard against each other, the volleys getting returned from each side relentlessly. The...

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma

Women’s basketball shuts out Point Loma
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 52-35.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

In a double-digit victory against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday night, the Eagles showed offensive and defensive efficiency, ultimately taking the lead, 52-35. Overall, the Eagles scored 30 points in the paint, while returning the ball to achieve 24 points off of turnovers....

Men’s basketball win seventh in a row, defeat Holy Names University

Men’s basketball win seventh in a row, defeat Holy Names University
The Eagles’ 85-74 win caps off their northern California road trip.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2022

Men’s basketball kept rolling as they won their seventh game in a row after defeating Holy Names University, 85-74. This moved the team to 12-3 in the PacWest Conference right before a key stretch of games prior to the conference tournament. The Eagles are second in the conference, behind Azusa...

Women’s tennis take weekend wins against CalTech and Redlands

Women’s tennis take weekend wins against CalTech and Redlands
The Eagles only allowed both teams one point, Beavers 8-1, Bulldogs 6-1.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 5, 2022

Women’s tennis played their first away game of the spring semester on Feb. 4 in Pasadena, California against the California Institute of Technology and won, 8-1. On Saturday, the Eagles flew home to defeat the University of Redlands, 6-1. SEVEN POINT LEAD OVER THE BEAVERS The Eagles were eager to...

Men’s basketball seals comeback win with Rossow game winner

Men’s basketball seals comeback win with Rossow game winner
The Eagles continue their win streak, defeating FPU 69-68.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2022

Men’s basketball started off their northern California road trip in style, coming back from a 16-point deficit to win against Fresno Pacific University, 69-68 on Saturday. This is the team’s sixth win in a row, moving them to an 11-3 conference record. Four Eagles scored double-digit points, led...

Women’s basketball steals a win against Fresno Pacific

Women’s basketball steals a win against Fresno Pacific
The Eagles took their ninth conference win against the Sunbirds.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 5, 2022

Women’s basketball gained a nine-point victory against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds on Feb. 5 at the FPU Special Events Center, 56-47. The Eagles showed defensive and offensive efficiency, scoring 18 points off of turnovers, 24 points in the paint and recording a 63.6 free-throw percentage....

Concordia defeats women’s water polo

Concordia defeats women’s water polo
The Eagles fall short to the Golden Eagles, 15-9.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 4, 2022

Women’s water polo played their second home game of the spring semester at Splash Aquatic Center against Concordia University Irvine and lost, 15-9.  NECK AND NECK Concordia scored the first goal less than a minute into the game. In response, sophomore utility Maria Roldan Gonzalez scored the first...

Women’s basketball defeats Concordia in hard-fought match

Women's basketball defeats Concordia in hard-fought match
The Eagles narrowly win with a nine-point lead, 71-62.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 2, 2022

Women’s basketball played against Concordia University Irvine at the Chase Gymnasium on Feb. 1 and won, 71-62. Each quarter was neck-and-neck. Concordia was ahead by one point by the end of the first quarter. Biola surged ahead by the end of the second quarter only to be behind again in the third quarter....

Men’s basketball keep win streak alive against CUI

Men’s basketball keep win streak alive against CUI
The Eagles go on 20-8 run in the final six minutes, sealing a 83-76 victory.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 2, 2022

Men’s basketball took on Concordia University Irvine on Tuesday, prevailing in a 83-76 victory. This is the team's fifth conference win in a row, moving them to second in the standings only behind Azusa Pacific University. Redshirt senior guard Chris Rossow was dominant all throughout the game,...

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo, celebrates Dr. Dave Holmquist

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo, celebrates Dr. Dave Holmquist
The Eagles beat the Vulcans, 88-78, on Saturday
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2022

Men’s basketball came away with a big result against University of Hawaii Hilo on a night that celebrated more than just winning. In February 2021, head coach Dave Holmquist won his 1,000th game, making him one of only five coaches in college basketball history to do so. Former players, coaches and...

Women’s water polo defeated by UC Santa Barbara

Women’s water polo defeated by UC Santa Barbara
The Eagles fall short to the Gauchos, 13-7.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer January 28, 2022

Women’s water polo played their first home game of the spring semester at Splash Aquatic Center against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos and lost, 13-7.  BIOLA LEADS FIRST QUARTER Freshman attacker Veralie Naranjo, assisted by freshman utility Lizzy Birch, scored the first goal seven minutes in. USCB...