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Men’s basketball scraps their way through tough, OT win against Academy of Art

Men’s basketball scraps their way through tough, OT win against Academy of Art
The Eagles went back and forth with the Urban Knights in an exciting second half.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 27, 2022

Men’s basketball earned a hard fought win on Thursday night against the Academy of Art Urban Knights, 71-69. The overtime thriller culminated in a game winning layup by redshirt senior forward Michael Bagatourian with only six seconds left on the clock. The win against the top-ranked scoring team...

Men’s basketball defeated by Hawaii-Hilo

Men’s basketball defeated by Hawaii-Hilo
The Eagles fall short to the Vulcans, 97-89.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 11, 2022

Men’s basketball played their first away game of the spring semester in Hawaii against the Hawaii-Hilo University Vulcans. The Eagles’ official season started last year in November and played their first PacWest game on Dec. 2, 2021.  Biola had their first game of the year on Jan. 6 against Hawaii...

Men’s basketball takes second conference win

Men’s basketball takes second conference win
The Eagles played strong defense and offense to achieve a victory against Holy Names University, 70-65.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor December 6, 2021

In their second conference game, men’s basketball took a five-point win against the Holy Names University Hawks. Though the game was a close match for the Eagles, they pulled ahead with a five-point lead, resulting in an ending score of 70-65. This puts Biola at 8-1 overall, 2-0 PacWest standing.  WELL-ROUNDED...

Women’s basketball win a hard-fought defensive battle

Women’s basketball win a hard-fought defensive battle
The Eagles score a 10-point win against Fresno Pacific.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor December 2, 2021

Women’s basketball played their first conference game and championed a 10-point win at home on Dec. 2 against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles secured the 58-48 victory over the Sunbirds, dominating the court by scoring 24 points in the paint. This places the Eagles at a 5-2 overall,...

Volleyball starts a win streak

Volleyball starts a win streak
The Eagles dominate on the court against Fresno Pacific, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 24, 2021

On Friday night the Eagles competed against Fresno Pacific University. Biola totaled 65 kills and 122 digs, reigning victorious over the Sunbirds, 3-1. The Eagles won the first set and FPU took the second set. Biola came back winning sets three and four.  Leading the Eagles was redshirt freshman...

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights
Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 21, 2021

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing. WELL-ROUNDED PLAY During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker...

Eagles end Hawaii roadtrip with a victory

Eagles end Hawaii roadtrip with a victory
After five sets against Chaminade University, the Eagles take the win, 3-2.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 10, 2021

Biola dominated the court in a five-set match against No. 24 Chaminade University on Oct. 9 at the McCabe Gymnasium in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ending their Hawaii matches with a win, the Eagles picked up an essential victory against the Silverswords who are placed third overall in the PacWest Conference. This...

Volleyball starts a losing streak

Volleyball starts a losing streak
The Eagles start their Hawaii series with a loss against Hawaii-Hilo, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 7, 2021

The Eagles faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in Hawaii on Oct. 6. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, but unfortunately, Biola took a loss. The loss puts Biola at 3-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. Although the Eagles lost, they matched the Vulcans with 65 kills and...

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University
The Eagles won and lost by one point against the Cougars.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

Softball headed to their first doubleheader of the weekend against Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles played two away games Friday afternoon against the Cougars. Biola lost the first game, 2-3, but bounced back in game two winning, 7-6. Junior pitcher Paige Austin led the Eagles through Friday's...

Softball dominates over Concordia University Irvine

#7 junior Ruth Munoz batting against CUI.
The Eagles prove to be the best Eagles sweeping CUI.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 1, 2021

Biola returned home Wednesday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine. The women are on a five-game winning streak, with three wins against Azusa Pacific University as of last Friday. The Eagles won 6-1 in game one and 6-4 in game two. The first four innings...

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak
The Eagles defeat Azusa Pacific University in a doubleheader.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

Biola headed to Azusa Pacific University Friday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against the Cougars. The Eagles split earlier in the week against APU, but today they left the Cougars in the dust. The Eagles won 4-2 in game one and 3-0 in game two. The Cougars started off by making the...

Softball received their sixth split against Dominican

Junior #7 Ruth Munoz up to bat.
The Eagles lose their second game against the Penguins, 1-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

Biola softball had their second doubleheader against the Dominican University of California Penguins on Saturday, March 20. After a double win on Friday afternoon, the women were able to win game one by 4-0 but ultimately split with the Penguins when Dominican won game two, 1-2. The Eagles dominated...