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Volleyball heats up for third straight sweep

Biola volleyball players celebrate a point during their sweep of Chaminade University on Sept. 17, 2018. Photo by Aaron Zhang/THE CHIMES
Eagles ride strong offensive play to straight-set win over previously unbeaten Chaminade.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

Biola volleyball returned to La Mirada, Calif. Monday for the first of four straight games at Chase Gymnasium, facing off against PacWest foe Chaminade University. The Silverswords entered the game undefeated on the season, but the Eagles handed them their first loss with a dominating sweep for their...

Two days, two PacWest sweeps for volleyball

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
Eagles win in straight sets against Holy Names.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

Biola volleyball took on Holy Names University in a road PacWest matchup on Friday, and the Eagles shone from start to finish, picking up their second sweep in as many days. In the first set, both teams came out strong, with sophomore middle blocker Bekah Roth tallying three early kills. The Eagles...

Volleyball earns second sweep of the year

Senior digs a ball out during the Eagles' volleyball game
The Eagles down Academy of Art in straight-set victory.
September 14, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Academy of Art University on Friday, and Biola came away with a decisive sweep of the Urban Knights in a PacWest matchup. Read more on Biola Athletics

Athlete of the Week: Volleyball’s Karly Dantuma

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
The senior opposite hitter’s strong offensive play helped Biola to a conference opening sweep.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 12, 2018

The start of conference play is typically when coaches look to their senior leadership to make a difference and motivate the team. Senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma filled that role, helping the Eagles to a sweep in their first PacWest game of the season against Fresno Pacific University on Sept....

Volleyball sweeps Fresno Pacific

Sophomore libero Sami Hover digs a ball out as two other volleyball players watch.
The Eagles earned a straight-set win in their home opener.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

Volleyball started PacWest play with their home opener against Fresno Pacific University, coming away with a sweep of the Sunbirds. The Eagles got strong offensive play from all their hitters, and appeared extremely prepared in the dominant win. “We watched a lot of film and were ready for what...

Volleyball flips the script, sweeps Sonoma State

Sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer celebrates with her team in the gym
The Eagles moved to 2-2 in the West Region Showcase and 4-3 in nonconference play.
September 1, 2018

Hours after suffering their first three-set sweep of the season, Biola volleyball turned around and swept Sonoma State University over three dominant sets. The Eagles led in every major statistical category and recorded all seven aces in the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer...

Volleyball swept by top-15 team

Karly Dantuma stretches her hand toward the ball as it flies over the net
Western Washington made quick work of the Eagles, who suffered their first sweep of the season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 1, 2018

After beating previously No. 19-ranked Northwest Nazarene University twice over a five-day span, Biola volleyball looked for another victory over a ranked team when it faced No. 15 Western Washington University Saturday. However, the Eagles were overpowered this time around, losing in three straight...

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase

Volleyball splits doubleheader at NCAA showcase
The Eagles opened play at APU with a four-set win and a four-set loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

Volleyball began play at Azusa Pacific University’s West Region Showcase Thursday with a four-set win against Northwest Nazarene University, followed by a four-set loss to Cal State University San Bernardino. The Eagles started the day with their second straight match against NNU, and just like...

Volleyball takes down No. 19 NNU

Ladies of the volleyball team work together to defeat Holy Names University with a three-set sweep on Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.
Aaron Seltzer’s team beat their first ranked opponent of the season to improve to 2-1 in nonconference play.
August 25, 2018

The Eagles finished their Idaho trip Saturday with a crucial five-set win versus host Northwest Nazarene University, the no. 19 team in NCAA Division II. Read more on Biola Athletics

Volleyball wins season opener

Biola Volleyball
The Eagles beat a former conference rival in a marathon match before losing the second game of their doubleheader.
Austin Green, Managing Editor August 24, 2018

Year two of NCAA Division II play started with a bang for Biola Volleyball Friday when the Eagles beat Dixie State University in a five-set thriller that needed extra points to be decided. However, the team quickly got a gut check when it fell in four sets to Cal State Monterey Bay in its second match...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students playing intramural basketball.
Students in some intramurals will have new game locations in Fall 2019.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

As more athletic teams require access to the gymnasium, administration has formulated plans to build an intramural and events center for $2 million to open in fall 2019. CREATING MORE FLEXIBILITY Although the plans have been in motion for the past few years before Biola joined NCAA Division II,...

Eagles hold lead in rivalry competition by 20 points

Eagles hold lead in rivalry competition by 20 points
The Eagles lead APU by 20 points heading into this weekend’s rivalry games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 31, 2018

As competition for the first-ever Cornerstone Cup continues, the Eagles currently lead Azusa Pacific University by a score of 40-30 points. For team sports like basketball and soccer, the school that wins the season series gets 10 Cornerstone Cup points. If they split the series, which happened in...