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Women’s track team dominates at Oxy Distance Carnival

Freshman middle distance runner Maggie Williams heads toward the finish line.
Biola dominates the 800-meter race.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer March 13, 2023

The Biola women’s track team competed in the 800m run and 5000m race among four total events at the Oxy Distance Carnival hosted by Occidental College, with solid results across the board. In the 800m freshman Maggie Williams took first with a time of 2:11:57, leading the team. Four Biolans finished...

Women’s golf takes 7th in CSU San Marcos Fujikura Invite

Junior Brady Turnquist nabbed an Individual Runner-Up award at the Fujikura Invite.
Turnquist leads second round improvement.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer March 13, 2023

Biola women’s golf team finished seventh after the second day of the tournament. Each individual player improved their score, and the whole team’s score improved from 320 to 307.  The team finished above Grand Valley State, who was ranked 20 by the WCGA (Women’s Golf Coaches Association). TURNQUIST...

Tennis annihilates the Hawks

Junior Gaby Carvajal connects with the ball on a forehand shot.
Biola men's and women's teams emerge victorious.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor March 7, 2023

Biola men's tennis persevered through a rocky start, ultimately defeating the Holy Names Hawks 5-2. Women’s tennis also defeated HNU 6-1, officially ending their three-game losing streak.  The men’s tennis game on March 6 began with two matches which Biola forfeited as multiple Eagles players...

Women’s water polo wipes out Whittier

Junior attacker Kourtney Pyle looks to pass the ball.
The Eagles soar past the Poets 15-5.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 23, 2023

Biola’s women’s water polo team exploded for 15 goals in their first win of the season on Saturday morning. The Eagles’ victory came against a winless Whittier team at the Long Beach State Mini Tournament.  SIX EAGLES SCORE  A total of six Eagles recorded multiple goals in the match against...

Mixed fortunes for Biola basketball

Redshirt freshman forward Maximo Milovich elevates to secure the rebound.
Biola basketball split conference play against Chaminade.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

Biola’s men’s and women’s basketball teams continued conference play against Chaminade University on Monday. The women’s team picked up a 65-53 win against the Silverswords while the men’s team narrowly lost 72-68 in overtime.  RABE SETS RECORD Eagles redshirt junior forward Jordan Rabe...

Eagles extinguish the Bethesda Flames

Redshirt sophomore guard Eleni Cabrera looks to pass to a teammate.
Biola throttles Bethesda 97-51.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

Biola’s women’s basketball team faced Bethesda University in a non-conference matchup on Monday night in Chase Gymnasium where spectators witnessed a 97-51 lopsided win for the Eagles. Biola’s offensive outburst set a program record for the highest scoring game since joining the NCAA Division II...

Biola Cross Country brings home the trophy

Biola men's Cross Country race their way to the end of the course.
Men’s and women’s teams win the PacWest Championship.
Elijah Suwyn, Freelance Writer November 18, 2022

The Biola cross country mens’ and womens’ teams took first place in the PacWest championships over Azusa Pacific University. The men's team pulled off an astonishing upset as they were slated to get third place going into the race. EAGLES DOMINATE With Ben White leading the race from start to finish,...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Cross Country’s Hannah Hunsaker

Photo Courtesy of The Pac West Conference
Hunsaker led the Eagles in the PacWest championships, earning her this week's award.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 25, 2017
Hunsaker led the Eagles in the PacWest championships, earning her this week's award.

Volleyball fends off the Raiders

Biola volleyball defeats Southern Oregon in four sets in an exciting preseason showdown.
Dale Fredriks, Writer August 26, 2016
Biola volleyball defeats Southern Oregon in four sets in an exciting preseason showdown.

Men flourish against Firestorm

Men’s tennis sets a new record for most wins in a season against Arizona Christian.
Dale Fredriks, Writer April 10, 2016
Men’s tennis sets a new record for most wins in a season against Arizona Christian.

A week of wins

Junior Moriah Adams fiercely goes for the ball, helping her team towards victory. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Women’s soccer goes three for three on matches this week.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 14, 2015
Women’s soccer goes three for three on matches this week.

Double the damage

Sophomore Taylor Venegas kicks the ball into the goal scoring the second point of the game against Concordia University on Nov. 4.
After their win against Menlo College on Saturday, women’s soccer wins 4-2 over the San Diego Christian Hawks.
Dale Fredriks, Writer October 13, 2015
After their win against Menlo College on Saturday, women’s soccer wins 4-2 over the San Diego Christian Hawks.