Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Silverswords

Redshirt freshman forward Maximo Milovich takes a shot.
Biola defends home court against Chaminade.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Biola’s men’s and women’s basketball teams swept a doubleheader at home against Chaminade in a PacWest conference matchup. The men’s team won 95-71 against the Silverswords, while the women’s team won 65-49.  EAGLES AVENGE LOSS The men’s victory against Chaminade came 11 days after the...

Women’s basketball comes up short against CSU San Bernardino

Guard Aysia Johnson dribbles past the Coyote defender.
Eagles fall to the Coyotes 54-65.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 22, 2022

Biola women’s basketball fell to 0-4 after losing 54-65 to CSU San Bernardino on Saturday, Nov. 19. The first quarter was an entertaining back-and-forth as Biola managed to keep the game from getting away from them just yet.  In the second quarter, Biola struggled to connect, only making two...

Eagles lose a close one to Cal Poly Pomona

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza jumps to score.
Biola falls to the Mustangs, 59-63.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 22, 2022

Biola men’s basketball suffered their first loss against Cal Poly Pomona in a tightly contested game, 59-63. To start the game, Biola went ice-cold from beyond the arc, only making two shots out of 16 attempts. The Eagles got to the line 8 times to take easier shots but only converted half of them....

Biola falls apart against CSU San Bernardino

Redshirt senior guard Alex Wright dribbles down the court.
Eagles lose to the Coyotes 62-82.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 22, 2022

Biola suffered a huge loss against Cal State University San Bernardino, 62-82.  The game started out close as the teams swapped leads, but Biola quickly fell behind as CSUSB’s Brandon Knapper erupted for 15 of his 29 total points in the first half. The Eagles found themselves behind early on and...

Red hot Eagles punish the Pioneers

Freshman guard Nathan Medina jumps to score.
Biola defeats Antelope Valley College at home.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 16, 2022

Biola’s men’s basketball team defeated Antelope Valley College 79-53 in their 2022-23 home opener on Monday night.  Freshman guard Nathan Medina illustrated veteran presence, scoring 19 points to go along with four 3-pointers in his second collegiate game.  “My teammates go really hard...

Walker leads Biola in cross conference clash

Redshirt sophomore guard Laila Walker dribbles the ball down the court.
The Eagles lose to Cal State University Los Angeles.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 14, 2022

Redshirt sophomore guard Laila Walker scored 13 points with a trio of three pointers in a 69-49 loss against CSULA on Friday. Freshman guard Jaci Bolden also reached double digits in the scoring category by chipping in 10 points on five field goals made. Biola’s game against CSULA was a part of the...

Eagles’ Esparza shoots lights out in season opener

Redshirt sophomore forward Lucas Elliott jumps to dunk the ball.
Men's basketball opens the season with an 83-48 win.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 14, 2022

Cal Poly transfer sophomore guard Daniel Esparza scored 19 points and freshman guard Nathan Medina added 14 points to help Biola win 83-48 against Cal State LA on Friday. The game against CSULA tipped off the season for Biola’s 2022-23 men’s basketball team.  PLAYING THE WRIGHT WAY Redshirt senior...

Royals avenge early season blowout

Hope International did not trail once and cut down the higher ranked Eagles 54-47.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 18, 2017
Hope International did not trail once and cut down the higher ranked Eagles 54-47.

A pair of easy wins on the road

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball’s offense sees contributions everywhere while defense continues to dominate.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 19, 2016
Men’s basketball’s offense sees contributions everywhere while defense continues to dominate.

Defense is the name of the game

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball allows only 36 points including a miniscule eight in the first half.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 10, 2016
Men’s basketball allows only 36 points including a miniscule eight in the first half.

Frontcourt calls the shots at Hope Classic

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Dakari Archer gets much-needed rest as majority of Eagles’ offense thrive through big men.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 6, 2016
Dakari Archer gets much-needed rest as majority of Eagles’ offense thrive through big men.

Archer sharp-shoots Eagles to victory over Embry-Riddle

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Eagles extend unbeaten start to season thanks to perfect night from Archer.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 29, 2016
Eagles extend unbeaten start to season thanks to perfect night from Archer.