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Biola Men’s Water Polo 2023-24 season
Biola’s Men's Water Polo Team looks to improve upon an exceptional 2023-24 season
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer September 28, 2024

Just getting started. That’s the feeling surrounding the Eagles after they closed last season with a PacWest Conference championship win followed by a trip to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) national tournament. Team spirit is at a new high coming into this season after having...

Women’s water polo wins two games in California Baptist mini tournament

Sophomore attacker Veralie Naranjo raises the ball in the air while evading a defender.
Biola notches two victories and takes two losses.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 4, 2023

Biola University made a decent showing at the mini tournament hosted by California Baptist University from Jan. 27–28. On the first day, the Eagles beat the University of Redlands 10-7 but lost to the University of Southern California 6-20 later that afternoon. The next day, Biola defeated Azusa Pacific...

Episode 2: Chimes Rundown

On this week's Torch Radio rundown, the Chimes recaps Biola's plans to cut 10 programs from its catalog.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer January 16, 2023

Arizona Sun Devils scorch Eagles in water polo showdown

Redshirt junior utility Rachel Spadt waits for a pass from her teammate.
Biola loses to Arizona State 0-3.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 15, 2023

During the course of Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, Biola played in three games in a mini tournament against Arizona State University. On Friday, the Eagles lost 14-0 against the University of Michigan, then fell 16-10 against California Baptist later that day. The final game on Saturday was against...

Men’s Water Polo ends regular season with road win

Sophomore goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter turns to throw.
Eagles finish season with a 14-10 record.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, men’s water polo visited University of Redlands to take on the Bulldogs in the final matchup of the regular season. Biola came in hot off a three-game win streak and clinched their fourth straight victory against Redlands, beating the Bulldogs. BIOLA IN CONTROL While the final...

Men’s water polo undefeated in round-robin

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn raises the ball to throw it over the defender.
The Eagles defeat La Verne 15-14.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

The men’s water polo team competed in the Biola round-robin on Saturday. The Eagles won all three of their matches, improving their season record to 13-16 overall. Biola defeated La Verne in a sudden death victory 15-14 to finish off the round-robin.  CLOSE CONTEST The Eagles held a 13-11 lead with...

Men’s water polo falls just shy of winning in close game

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn gets ready to launch the ball over his opponent.
Eagles mirror Golden Eagles in the middle two sets.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Biola entered Wednesday’s match looking to build some momentum on the season. They came very close to doing just that, playing the Concordia Golden Eagles close to the very end. The score differential never reached more than three goals. Although it was close, Biola ultimately fell to the Golden Eagles...

Biola Family Weekend is around the corner

Family and friends enjoy college life alongside Biolans during Family Weekend.
Students’ families and friends will join the Biola community for two days.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2022

The Biola community will welcome friends and family to the 2022 Family Weekend, which begins on Oct. 28 and ends Oct. 29. Attendees should expect a full itinerary throughout Friday and Saturday.  “​​[Parent Relations] hosts this event as an opportunity for the friends, family and supporters...

Men’s water polo tops Toronto

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn leans back to throw.
Eagles defeat the Varsity Blues 12-8.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

Biola University’s men’s water polo team won their third consecutive match against the University of Toronto in an exhibition match on Saturday. Senior attacker Kenny Wulf’s hat trick led the Eagles’ offensive efficiency in the match. Meanwhile, sophomore goalie Mitchell Carpenter’s 11 saves...

Men’s water polo breaks even in tournament

Freshman attacker Gavin Oliver turns to pass the ball.
Eagles go 2-2, but finally beat Chapman this season.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

Over the course of this Friday and Saturday, the Biola’s men’s water polo team participated in the Gary Troyer tournament. During the tournament, the Eagles faced four teams: the McKendree University Bearcats, Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, Whittier Poets and the growing rival Chapman University's...

Eagles lose thriller at Chapman

Junior attacker Joshua Halopoff faces off against his Chapman opponent.
Men’s water polo loses 10-9 against the Panthers.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

The Biola men’s water polo team visited Chapman University on Wednesday night in a rematch of the Inland Empire Classic. The second meeting between the two teams did not disappoint as Chapman defeated Biola 10-9 in a back-and-forth contest. Thrilled spectators witnessed six ties throughout the match,...

Concordia defeats women’s water polo

Concordia defeats women’s water polo
The Eagles fall short to the Golden Eagles, 15-9.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 4, 2022

Women’s water polo played their second home game of the spring semester at Splash Aquatic Center against Concordia University Irvine and lost, 15-9.  NECK AND NECK Concordia scored the first goal less than a minute into the game. In response, sophomore utility Maria Roldan Gonzalez scored the first...