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Men’s soccer shocked from sudden head coach resignation

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Todd Elkins steps down from Eagles Athletics after 16 years with Biola.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Twenty-eight phones buzzed with a message on the morning of Nov. 20, notifying each member of the men’s soccer team of an urgent meeting. Four days prior, the Eagles had finished their season with their second straight come-from-behind...

Men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins steps down

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Athletics will begin a nationwide search to fill the head coaching position.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 20, 2019

Todd Elkins has stepped down as head coach for the men’s soccer team, Biola Athletics announced Wednesday. Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 seasons before stepping away from the program. He rounded out the men’s 2019 season at 8-7-3. Elkins led his Eagles to one last win against Fresno Pacific...

Men’s soccer tops Notre Dame De Namur University

Senior Defender Axel Van Cleve blocks his opponent in possession of the ball.
Standout saves by JD Gunn helped secure a Biola victory at home.
Tori Apodaca October 20, 2019

Men’s soccer completed their third straight shutout in a row with tonight’s 1-0 win over Notre Dame de Namur University. Freshman goalkeeper JD Gunn remained stellar for the Eagles, making a number of saves that helped Biola earn the clean win. Senior forward Leo Thompson scored his fourth goal...

Men’s soccer prevails over Concordia

Men’s soccer prevails over Concordia
The Eagles snag a 3-2 victory over CUI in their final preseason game.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 2, 2019

Men’s soccer walked onto Al Barbour Field Wednesday night to battle it out against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles played a consistent match. Two early goals helped propel them into the second half where they saw more competition. However, BU pulled out the win, 3-2. OFFENSIVE HEAVY PLAY The...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

APU’s late goal sinks men’s soccer

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
The Cougars clinched at least a share of the PacWest title with the Cornerstone Cup win.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 27, 2018

In front of a standing room only crowd at Al Barbour Field Saturday, men’s soccer took the pitch with one goal in mind—to play spoiler against No. 8 Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles gave a valiant effort with a defense-first approach, holding the archrival Cougars scoreless for the first 77...

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust
Men’s soccer might have a completely different look, but the team’s goals have not changed. Just ask its head coach.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Upon meeting Biola men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins, the first thing you notice is his beard. His massive, scraggly mess of facial hair grows back in the summers after he shaves it every spring. It is a cycle of reinvention, something...

Recruiting flourishes as NCAA era of Biola athletics approaches

Recruiting flourishes as NCAA era of Biola athletics approaches
With possible full membership into NCAA Division II around the corner, highly-touted talent flocks to Biola.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 24, 2018

Amid its third and final year of the NCAA Division II provisional membership process, and their second season of competition as a member of the PacWest Conference, Biola Athletics is well on its way toward a seamless transition. While the university appears to have met the standards for admittance thus...

Men’s Soccer blown out again, goes 0-2 in PacWest preseason

Biola Men's Soccer huddles up during their game against Point Loma on Sept. 19. Courtesy of Adam Washington/Biola Athletics
The Eagles have been outscored 8-1 against conference opponents so far.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 22, 2018

Biola men’s soccer headed down to Irvine, Calif. Saturday looking for some major improvement after a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Point Loma Nazarene University Wednesday. They instead found very little, and became the victims of an Eagle-on-Eagle drubbing as Concordia University Irvine blew out Biola...

Game of shadows: Men’s soccer battles for afternoon tie

Senior defender Alejandro Pelayo (29) falls backwards as his header flies past the opposing goalie during the Eagles' game agains Fort Hayes (Kan.) State University on Sept. 15. Photo by Austin Green/THE CHIMES
The Eagles remained knotted with Fort Hayes State after a defensively dominated matchup.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 15, 2018

The shadows grew longer throughout the afternoon, but the scoreboard rarely changed as Biola men’s soccer tied at one goal apiece with Fort Hays (Kan.) State University at Al Barbour Field on Saturday. Despite falling short of a win, the Eagles (2-2-1) remain undefeated at home in 2018. “Our guys...

Firing until the finish: men’s soccer grabs last-minute victory

Senior midfielder Kousei Mattox (25) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat Northwest Nazarene University on Sept. 13, 2018. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles stun Nighthawks at the end in an instant classic.
Alex Brouwer, Reporter September 14, 2018

In an absolute thriller, Biola men’s soccer beat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday thanks to senior midfielder Kousei Mattox. The team co-captain rifled home the winner in the 89th minute to secure the 3-2 win for the Eagles. A CAPTAIN’S CONTRIBUTION With the game tied at two, Mattox...

Men’s soccer turns out the lights on San Bernardino

Freshman defender Henry Reeves jumping in the air as a soccer ball flies toward him.
Biola’s defense holds firm, carrying the Eagles to their first win of the year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 8, 2018

The temperature was just starting to cool off from a massive heat wave, the air was humid and sticky, and the lights at Al Barbour Field even failed to turn on at first. At the end of the night, none of that mattered to Biola men’s soccer. The Eagles were home for the first time in 2018, and they...