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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...

Women’s volleyball loses to Chaminade

Sophomore right side Anna Aubele jumps to spike the ball.
The Swords defeat the Eagles 1-3 in an error-riddled game.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 27, 2022

Unable to keep their at-home win streak, women’s volleyball lost to Chaminade University 1-3 at home on Sept. 26. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 47 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks and 50 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele continues to lead offense with 15 kills followed by senior outside...

Biola shines early, but ultimately falls to the Sea Lions

Redshirt junior outside hitter Dominique Kirton sets up to bump the ball.
Women’s volleyball loses 3-1 at Point Loma.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer September 24, 2022

On Friday Sept. 23, Biola’s women's volleyball team went into Point Loma riding a three-game winning streak. There were high hopes for a team that only had one loss in this season, but the Sea Lions prevailed. Despite taking the first set, Biola lost the following three, resulting in defeat 3-1. Women’s...

Volleyball dominates against Holy Names University and Dominican University

Sophomore right side Anna Aubele jumps to block and senior outside hitter Emily Smith crouches to defend as Dominican sets the ball.
The Eagles crush the Hawks 3-1 and the Penguins 3-0.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 19, 2022

On Sept. 16, women’s volleyball played against Holy Names University and won 3-1. The following day, they decimated Dominican University 3-0. A TIGHT GAME The Eagles totaled 54 kills, 3 aces, 11 blocks and 71 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 15 kills followed by redshirt junior...

Volleyball loses to Fresno in close game

Volleyball loses to Fresno in close game
The Eagles fall to the Sunbirds 1-3.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 10, women’s volleyball played against Fresno Pacific University and lost 1-3. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 54 kills, 7 aces, 3 blocks and 55 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 17 kills followed by redshirt freshman middle blocker Gracie Guy with...

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports
Intramural sports offer community and structured games for non-student-athletes.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 19, 2022

On Wednesday students gathered around the Fireplace Pavillion for a meeting regarding the spring intramural season. During the meeting, intramural coordinator Hayden Leever explained that intramural sports are meant to unite the student body.   CHALLENGES AND CONNECTION This academic year marked...

Volleyball wins last game of the season

Volleyball wins last game of the season
The Eagles drown the Sea Lions, 3-2.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2021

On Nov. 20, volleyball returned home to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions for their final game of the season. The teams battled hard, each winning two sets before Biola pulled ahead to win the match overall, 3-2.  By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, five...

Volleyball takes a hit

Volleyball takes a hit
The Eagles fell to Azusa Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2021

On Thursday, volleyball traveled to Azusa, California to face off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. The Eagles were unable to hold their own, losing the first three sets to APU.  The Eagles totaled 33 points, 25 kills and one ace during the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Emily...

Volleyball dominates Academy of Art

Volleyball dominates Academy of Art
The Eagles schooled the Urban Knights, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2021

On Nov. 13 volleyball headed to Belmont, California to face off against the Academy of Art Urban Knights. Biola dominated the court, shutting down the Urban Knights to win the first three sets, 3-0. Overall, the Eagles totaled 64 points, 49 kills, nine aces and three blocks.  THREE SET SWEEP The first...

Volleyball continues on a nine-game win streak

Volleyball continues on a nine-game win streak
The Eagles defeat the Sunbirds, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 12, 2021

Volleyball headed to Fresno, California to face off against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles dominated in the first two sets (25-20, 25-13), but lost their third set to FPU, 25-16. Biola redeemed themselves in the fourth set winning, 25-20 and added another win overall, 3-1. The...

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win
Following their head coaches’ 500th win, volleyball takes another win.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 6, 2021

Volleyball took the Holy Names University Hawks in a three-set sweep at Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 6, 3-0. Reaching 51 total kills, 46 assists and 59 digs, the game proved a deserving win for the Eagles, following head coach Aaron Seltzer’s 500th career win. Throughout the first set (25-23, 24-22, 26-24),...