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Volleyball starts their PacWest season

Volleyball starts their PacWest season
The Eagles defeat Holy Names, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 17, 2021

Volleyball headed to Oakland, California to face off against the Holy Names University Hawks. Biola owned the court and annihilated the Hawks. The Eagles won three consecutive sets leading them to win the entire match, 3-0. By the end of the night Biola had a total of 51 points, 40 kills and nine aces. Leading...

Historic first win for men’s water polo

Historic first win for men’s water polo
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 15, 2021

Men’s water polo had its first home game this afternoon against the Westcliff University Warriors. Two weeks ago Biola lost its match 7-10 to Westcliff. This afternoon they redeemed themselves with their first ever win, 12-8. A DREAM DEFENSE Freshman center defender Nolan Rapp led the defense gaining...

Women’s soccer defeats Cal State LA

Women’s soccer defeats Cal State LA
The Eagles break losing streak, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2021

Women’s soccer returned home Tuesday to compete against California State University, Los Angeles After losing the past two games, the Eagles redeemed themselves with a 1-0 win. CSULA began the match aggressively with eight attempted shots on goal and four fouls.  VICTORIOUS DEFENSE  The first half...

Baseball rises and falls to PLNU

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
Starting off strong with a 13-5 win, the Eagles’ doubleheader turned into a downhill slide with a 2-10 loss.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 28, 2021

The Eagles hosted Point Loma Nazarene University this Saturday, March 27 for a doubleheader. After struggling through six straight losses in the PacWest Conference, Biola was able to add a win to their 2021 record. The team started the afternoon off with an impressive 13-5 win, but dropped the ball in...

Men’s basketball soars to win over Holy Names University

Men’s basketball soars to win over Holy Names University
The Eagles tie their season-high for scoring in 113-102 win.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 22, 2020

Men’s basketball got a huge win for their playoff hopes with a victory over Holy Names University on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Eagles, playing with only seven players, were led by junior guard Chris Rossow, who finished the game with 26 points and five assists, while sophomore guard Whitten Dominquez...

Men’s basketball slams Academy of Art University, 90-62

Sophomore guard Whitten Dominguez dribbles the ball around his opponents.
The Eagles’ hot shooting ends three-game losing streak.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2020

Men’s basketball won their second game on a two-game road trip to Northern California against Academy of Art University. The Eagles were led by junior forward Michael Bagatourian, who had 20 points and four rebounds, and junior guard Chris Rossow, who scored 18 points on 7-8 shooting.  LIGHTS OUT BU...

Men’s tennis obliterates Westmont University

Andres Meneses, a sophomore business major, prepares to swing at the ball.
The Eagles swept the Warriors to maintain their perfect record.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 4, 2020

Men’s tennis dominated Westmont University in their match on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles won all six of their singles matches and secured the doubles point, resulting in a 7-0 sweep.  Seniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Derek James highlighted the night, both only allowing their opponents to win one...

Women’s basketball closes out Point Loma Nazarene University

Women’s basketball closes out Point Loma Nazarene University
The Eagles secured fourth place in the PacWest standings with a 81-73 win over the Sea Lions.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2020

Women’s basketball moved to a 10-4 PacWest conference record with their win over Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday evening. The 81-73 win was the Eagles’ third in a row, with a home matchup against Azusa Pacific University coming this Saturday. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the scoring...

Hannah Dougher dances to victory

Apex team, mock rock
Dougher pursued her passion for dance through Mock Rock and took the gold for three years straight.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor March 27, 2018

Cheers flooded the air as the team flew down the bleachers to the stage and accepted their trophy with jubilee. Friends in all smiles embraced and crowded towards the trophy chanting, “Hannah, Hannah, Hannah!” Senior math major Hannah Dougher’s own team APEX had won. Dougher has given all four...

Women’s basketball douses Flames

Women’s basketball douses Flames
Eagles gain three-game win streak with a blowout of Bethesda University.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 17, 2018

The Eagles played against Bethesda University of California in a non-conference matchup at home on Jan. 17. The Eagles and Flames began the game with a back-and-forth first quarter, but Biola fought for the lead midway through the second quarter and kept it until the end of the game, securing a three-game...

Santa Barbara brings bittersweet results

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Men’s tennis loses to Westmont 5-4, but women’s tennis wins against the Warriors for the first time since 2014.
Dale Fredriks, Writer April 4, 2017
Men’s tennis loses to Westmont 5-4, but women’s tennis wins against the Warriors for the first time since 2014.

Sequential series end in splits

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Biola softball lost the first game and won the second in both of their doubleheaders this past weekend.
Dale Fredriks, Writer March 14, 2017
Biola softball lost the first game and won the second in both of their doubleheaders this past weekend.