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The 6’3 Powerhouse

Raegan Tjepkema playing for Biola in 2019
From Biola volleyball to professional volleyball, and now back to Biola
Nina Corral, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

From Biola in La Mirada to Holtz, Germany, junior communications major Raegan Tjepkema's volleyball career has been anything but ordinary. Tjepkema played for Biola for two seasons in 2019-21 and took a gap year to pursue volleyball professionally in Germany. Instead of spiking the volleyball in Germany,...

Chaminade takes charge against Biola

Chaminade takes charge against Biola
Biola loses to Chaminade 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Biola’s women’s volleyball (14-8) took the #15 Chaminade Silverswords (25-3) to four sets on Wednesday night. The first match went Silversword's way from the opening point as they jumped out to an early 14-2 lead. Biola tried to even things out but could not overcome the large deficit and dropped...

Volleyball ends season with a win against Concordia

Eagles celebrate after scoring a point.
After a back-and-forth game, the Eagles defeat the Golden Eagles 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer November 18, 2022

Ending the season with a bang, Biola defeated Concordia Irvine University 3-2 in Irvine, Calif. on Nov. 12. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 58 kills, eight aces, 12 blocks and 87 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 15 kills followed by redshirt junior outside hitter...

Volleyball crushes Point Loma on Senior Night

Junior defensive specialist Mary McDonnell tosses the ball in the air to serve.
Eagles defeat the Sea Lions in four sets.
Jeff Woolson, Freelance Writer November 12, 2022

After a shocking loss to Academy of Art last week, Biola took down conference rival Point Loma on senior night, winning in four sets. The Eagles redeemed themselves with this victory and honored seniors Brie Nishimura and Madison Beebe.  COMPLETING THE UPSET The Eagles demonstrated their authority...

Volleyball falls to Urban Knights

Junior libero and defensive specialist Mary McDonnell jumps to hit the ball.
Volleyball loses to Academy of Art in a shutout.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 5, 2022

On the evening of Friday, Nov. 4, the Urban Knights came to Biola swinging and held the Eagles to just 52 points on the night, while Academy of Art scored 75 points to win. During the matchup, Biola never led in the first or third sets. They did briefly lead in the second set, but their lead never surpassed...

Volleyball vanquishes the Vulcans

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe sends the ball over the net.
Eagles defeat Hawaii Hilo three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women’s volleyball team completed a second straight sweep against Hawaii Hilo three sets to none on Saturday. The win against Hawaii Hilo improved the Eagles' conference record to 12-5 and 15-9 overall.  EAGLES DOMINATE SCORING CATEGORIES Biola led UHH in every scoring statistical category...

Volleyball subdues the Sharks

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster crouches to set the ball.
The Eagles dominate Hawaii Pacific three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women's volleyball team continued their road trip at Hawaii Pacific, winning three sets to none. Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe led Biola’s offense with eight kills en route to a sweep over the Sharks.  EFFICIENT OFFENSIVE ATTACK The first set reached a 7-7 stalemate midway through...

Women’s volleyball utterly defeated by Chaminade

Senior middle blocker Abigail Copeland leaps in the air to spike the ball.
Eagles fall to the Swords 0-3.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer October 27, 2022

Failing to win even one set, women’s volleyball lost to Chaminade University 0-3 in Hawaii on Oct. 26. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 27 kills, 2 aces, 5 blocks and 39 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with seven kills followed by senior outside hitter Madison...

Women’s volleyball shuts down Sunbirds

Freshman defensive specialist Bri Bellfi dives to bump the volleyball.
Eagles win ninth straight set in a row.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 16, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Fresno Pacific joined the Eagles in Chase Gymnasium for an exhibition match. The Eagles, who have been on fire lately after winning their last two games in a row, continued their streak. They swept the Sunbirds 3-0 in an overall lopsided performance. Biola had swept their last two...

Biola falls to Holy Names

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster leaps into the air to set the ball.
Eagles lose 3-1 to the Hawks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

Biola University’s women’s volleyball team lost 3-1 on the road at Holy Names Wednesday night. The loss drops the Eagles’ overall record to 9-8 and 6-4 in the PacWest. Biola currently sits fifth in the league standings.  HOLY NAMES DEFENDS HOME COURT Holy Names captured the first set against...

Biola dominates against Dominican

Redshirt junior outside hitter Dominique Kirton jumps to spike the ball.
Eagles sweep the Penguins in three sets.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The Biola University women’s volleyball team responded to their previous conference loss against Holy Names with a three-set victory against Dominican on Thursday night.  EAGLES OUT-HIT PENGUINS  In an electric back-and-forth first set between the Eagles and the Penguins, Biola won by a close margin....

Women’s volleyball cruises to 3-0 sweep over Hawaii Pacific

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe jumps to spike the ball.
Eagles win back-to-back games.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

On Saturday Oct. 1, Biola welcomed Hawaii Pacific to Chase Gymnasium. The Eagles were coming off of a bounceback 3-1 win against Hawaii Hilo, following a couple losses in a row. In this game, Biola swept the Sharks 3-0 in a dominant home performance and improved their record to 9-7 overall.   ALL...