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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 basketball seals last second victory against Chaminade

Men’s basketball seals last second victory against Chaminade
The Eagles kept composure against the Silverswords in a hard-fought match, 75-72.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 22, 2022

Men’s basketball edged out the Chaminade University Silverswords in a narrow three-point victory at the Chase Gymnasium on Jan. 22, 75-72. Throughout the hard-fought game, the Eagles maintained a 66% free-throw percentage in the first half, and were perfect from the free-throw line in the second half....

Men’s basketball win their conference opener

Men’s basketball win their conference opener
The Eagles continue on a win streak defeating Fresno Pacific, 84-76.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor December 3, 2021

Men's basketball played their first conference game on Thursday night to face off against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. Biola put points on the board first and secured an early four-point lead, but the Sunbirds quickly tied the game in the first half. It was back and forth between the two teams...

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra
The Eagles clip the Golden Eagles’ wings, 81-57.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2021

On Saturday women’s basketball faced off against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles at home. Despite a tight first quarter, the Eagles dominated the second and carried that momentum through the rest of the game. GAINING MOMENTUM  Biola’s game truly started in the second quarter when redshirt...

Men’s basketball executed West Coast Baptist

Men’s basketball executed West Coast Baptist
The Eagles gain another win, 105-59.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

Men's basketball returned home on Nov. 27 for their third game of Thanksgiving week to face off against West Coast Baptist College. Biola put points on the board first and left West Coast Baptist drowning in an overwhelming win. The Eagles completely dominated on the court, gaining a 29-point lead with...

Men’s basketball start a win streak

Men’s basketball start a win streak
The Eagles slaughter La Sierra, 84-55.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 27, 2021

Men's basketball faced off against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles at home on Wednesday night. Biola started a win streak by winning back-to-back games. The Eagles mopped the floor with La Sierra, 84-55.  Redshirt junior guard Alex Wright led the flock making 14 points, three steals and five...

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...

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...

The Eagles slaughter the Sagehens

The Eagles slaughter the Sagehens
Men’s basketball wins their third consecutive game against Pomona-Pitzer, 76-70.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 17, 2021

The Eagles defeated the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens on Tuesday night with a winning score of 76-70. The Eagles showed control of the game with quality shots, resulting in a field goal percentage of 47.5%, 3% more than their last game. Biola swooshed 40 points in the paint and gained 12 points from turnovers....

Women’s basketball start a win streak

Women’s basketball start a win streak
The Eagles defeat the Toros in a conference challenge, 72-69.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

Women’s basketball faced off against the California State University of Dominguez Hills Toros on Nov. 13 in Los Angeles, California. Biola hustled on the court and won their second game of the season, 72-69. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 15 turnover points, 14 second chance points and...

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...

Men’s basketball dominate in season debut

Men’s basketball dominate in season debut
The Eagles defeated Cal State LA in first game of the season, 86-67.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2021

On Nov. 12 men’s basketball traveled to Irvine, California to face off against the California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles. The season opener saw the return of all five starters from the previous season who helped lead Biola to victory, 86-67. EXPERIENCE LEADS TO VICTORY Redshirt junior...