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Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf’s Sami Penor

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf's Sami Penor
A freshman has taken the wheel to a surging Biola women's golf team, and her name is Sami Penor.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 2, 2018

Women's golf has stormed out of the gates early, and at the forefront of it all is first-year standout Sami Penor. Positioned with the chance to earn an automatic bid into the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championships out of the west region, which are played later this...

Freshman powers women’s golf to eighth in WMNU invite

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Eagles finish in the top half of the leaderboard to open the season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 25, 2018

In her first collegiate competition, freshman Sami Penor became the only Eagle to finish in the top 20 in the Western New Mexico University Fall Invitational in Goodyear, Ariz., leading women’s golf to a tie for 8th place in a field of 18 teams when the two-day tournament concluded Tuesday. The...

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf’s Jules Loibl

Athlete of the Week: Women’s golf’s Jules Loibl
The sophomore recovered from a slow start to carry the Eagles to a team podium finish.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 3, 2018

Transfer sophomore Jules Loibl has proved one of the most consistent players for Biola’s women’s golf team during her year with the squad, but even the best players have their off days. Loibl had an off day in the first round of the two-round University of Santa Cruz Invitational, shooting a 10-over...

Women’s golf succeeds in Santa Cruz

Women’s golf succeeds in Santa Cruz
Loibl launches Biola into third place finish.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer April 3, 2018

The Eagles put in a very strong showing in their final regular season competition, the University of California Santa Cruz Invitational, on March 30-31 by placing third in a field of nine teams. Five Biola golfers landed in the individual top 25. FOUNDATIONAL FIRST DAY On the first day, the Eagles...

Women’s golf places sixth in Spring Fling

Women’s golf places sixth in Spring Fling
Eagles finish middle of the road in South Dakota.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 17, 2018

The women’s golf team visited Sioux Falls, S.D. for the Augustana Spring Fling on March 15-16. Day one saw the Eagles finish in the top half of the leaderboard with only a few stroke lead on the teams behind them. The Eagles only shot three strokes worse in the second round compared to the first,...

Women’s golf starts spring season in San Diego

Women’s golf starts spring season in San Diego
Eagles finish in the middle of the pack at the Point Loma Tournament.
Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer February 7, 2018

The Point Loma Nazarene University Reach Tournament, which took place in San Diego on Feb. 5-6, marked the beginning of the women’s golf spring 2018 season. After playing a total of 36 holes, the Eagles finished sixth out of 15. Their final score of 657 defeated both Hawaii Pacific and California...

The NCCAA explained

The NCCAA explained
As sports teams gear up for NCAA, they must first navigate a lower level competition.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 6, 2017

If you follow Biola Athletics, you have probably heard about the National Christian College Athletic Association. Many fall sports from Biola made it to the NCCAA postseason, and three teams—men’s cross country, women’s soccer and volleyball—have won national championships this year. While a...

Women’s golf records firsts in Arizona

Women’s golf records firsts in Arizona
An individual victory led to a great two days for men’s and women’s golf.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 11, 2017
An individual victory led to a great two days for men’s and women’s golf.

Women’s golf wins duel with Ottawa

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The Eagles’ strong start to the season continues with dominant victory.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 2, 2017
The Eagles’ strong start to the season continues with dominant victory.

Women’s golf team set for success next season

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With returning stars and top recruits, golf looks to start strong in NCAA competition.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer May 3, 2017
With returning stars and top recruits, golf looks to start strong in NCAA competition.

Tough courses test Biola golf

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Men’s and women’s golf finished out their seasons at their respective conference championships on April 17-18.
Dale Fredriks, Writer April 26, 2017
Men’s and women’s golf finished out their seasons at their respective conference championships on April 17-18.

Women’s golf takes second in NAIA regionals

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Eagles fall just short of national tournament berth but finish season with strong showing.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 25, 2017
Eagles fall just short of national tournament berth but finish season with strong showing.