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Water polo defeats Redlands, but takes a loss against UCSD

Water polo defeats Redlands, but takes a loss against UCSD
The Eagles maintained consistent scoring in CBU Lancer Joust.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 29, 2022

At the California Baptist University Lancer Joust, the Eagles battled No. 11 UC San Diego, taking a loss, 17-10. However, in their second game of the day, Biola defeated the University of Redlands Bulldogs by a landslide win, 18-3.  EAGLES BATTLE THE TRITONS Overall, the Eagles recorded their second-best...

Women’s water polo defeated by UC Santa Barbara

Women’s water polo defeated by UC Santa Barbara
The Eagles fall short to the Gauchos, 13-7.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer January 28, 2022

Women’s water polo played their first home game of the spring semester at Splash Aquatic Center against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos and lost, 13-7.  BIOLA LEADS FIRST QUARTER Freshman attacker Veralie Naranjo, assisted by freshman utility Lizzy Birch, scored the first goal seven minutes in. USCB...

Women’s water polo takes first program victory

Women’s water polo takes first program victory
The Eagles make a splash at LBSU mini tournament.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 23, 2022

In the first game of their kickstart season for women’s water polo, the Eagles showed out at the Long Beach State University mini tournament in Long Beach, California. Though the Eagles fought hard against Pomona-Pitzer, the Sagehens ultimately took a narrow two-point win, 9-7, in their first match....

Men’s water polo finish their season with a win

Men’s water polo finish their season with a win
The Eagles compete in the 2021 WWPA Championship.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

On Friday morning the men’s water polo team headed to Davis, California to compete against Fresno Pacific University, University of California at Davis and Concordia University Irvine at the Western Water Polo Association Championship. The Eagles split day one of competition with a victory against...

Men’s water polo sets a new program record

Men’s water polo sets a new program record
The Eagles secure their second win against Ottawa Arizona, 15-7.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday morning men’s water polo headed to Thousand Oaks, California to compete against Ottawa Arizona University and California Lutheran University. The Eagles split the day with a victory against Ottawa, 15-7 and a loss against Cal Lutheran, 12-5. This concludes the men's water polo initial season...

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season

Men’s water polo competes in last home game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine, 11-4.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 27, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon men’s water polo returned home to compete against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles added to their losing streak, as they could not prove to be the better eagles. CUI defeated Biola 11-4 in their last home game of the season. BATTLE OF THE EAGLES Freshman...

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament
The Eagles remain defeated as they start to wrap up their very first season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

On Oct. 23-24 men’s water polo headed to San Jose, California to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament. Biola competed against Iona College, Princeton University and San Jose State University. The Eagles fell in all three matches, despite the loss they scored double digits for the fourth...

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak
The Eagles suffer their 15th loss of the season against No. 8 UC Davis, 22-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 22, 2021

On Friday evening, men’s water polo headed north to face off against the No. 8 University of California, Davis Aggies. The Eagles suffered another devastating loss in the pool, as the Aggies won, 22-3. Freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter continues to add to his college athletic accomplishments,...

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount

Men’s water polo annihilated by Loyola Marymount
The Eagles suffer devastating loss against the Lions, 24-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

On Oct. 16, men’s water polo faced off against the Loyola Marymount University Lions. The Eagles added to their losing streak, now standing overall 1-14 and 0-6 conference. The Eagles managed to make two goals, but ultimately left defeated, 24-2. LEFT UNDERWATER The Lions pulled ahead in the first...

Men’s water polo faces a loss

Men’s water polo faces a loss
The Eagles battled hard against the Falcons but fell short, 14-8.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

Men’s water polo returned home on Saturday to face off against the Air Force Falcons Academy. The Eagles played a slow first half but showed high enthusiasm throughout the second. The newest team continued to show improvement during the game but ultimately lost, 14-8. HARD LOSS The first half was...

Men’s water polo compete in the Gary Troyer tournament

Men’s water polo compete in the Gary Troyer tournament
The Eagles finish 0-4 in their second tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 2, 2021

On Oct. 1-2, men’s water polo competed in the Gary Troyer tournament. On day one, the Eagles faced off against McKendree University and the Naval Academy, and on day two Biola matched up against Ottawa Arizona and Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles held their ground and put points on the board,...

Men’s water polo add another loss to the season

Men’s water polo add another loss to the season
The Eagles are overtaken by Cal Baptist, 16-8.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

On Thursday, the Eagles returned home to face off against the California Baptist University Lancers. The Eagles continued to show improvement in their defensive skills but fell short losing, 16-8.  Despite the loss, the Eagles were able to add to the scoreboard each period. Sophomore attacker Kenny...