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Chimes Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Annmarie Alvarez

Annmarie Alvarez grins during a game
The junior forward’s golden goal and strong offensive play helped the Eagles to their first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 5, 2018

The start of the season is one of the best times for players to step up and make a statement. Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez did just that, scoring in both her shots on the goal during Biola’s home opener to lead her team to a 3-2 overtime win against Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Her...

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...

Athletes of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Madyson Brown and volleyball’s Sierra Bauder

Two junior stars stepped up to help their teams to NCCAA championships.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 6, 2017

Photos Courtesy of George Rodriguez Becoming a National Christian College Athletic Association champion is a good way to earn yourself Chimes Athlete of the Week. With the Eagles winning titles in two sports, however, we had a difficult time choosing just one athlete to receive our final AotW...

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship
The Eagles put the exclamation point on a great season with a dominant national title win.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer December 4, 2017

At the beginning of the season, the Eagles knew if they wanted to win a national title, they would have to aim for the National Christian College Athletic Association championship due to their inability to play in the NCAApostseason during their first two years in Division II. The Eagles looked to...

Women’s soccer advances to semifinals

Biola Women's Soccer
The Eagles win their sixth straight match as they continue to dominate in the postseason.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

The journey through the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Associationtournament continued on Nov. 29 when the Eagles faced the Trinity International University Trojans. After the team’s 3-0 win over Emmanuel University on Nov. 27, another victory in pool play would guarantee Biola’s spot...

Women’s soccer successful on day one of nationals

Women’s soccer successful on day one of nationals
The Eagles picked up where they left off in dominant playoff win.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

A long season of hard work saw the Eagles reach the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Kissimmee, Fla. on Nov. 27. They began their tournament journey with a pool play matchup against the Emmanuel College Lions. Biola’s attack proved too much for the Lions, as the Eagles...

Women’s soccer qualifies on last day

Photo Courtesy of Biola Athletics
Women's soccer capture must-win match and gets some help to qualify for playoffs in their final game.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer November 7, 2017
Women's soccer capture must-win match and gets some help to qualify for playoffs in their final game.

Women’s soccer dominates in victory

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The Eagles earned their first away PacWest victory in a 3-0 victory over Academy of Art University.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer November 7, 2017
The Eagles earned their first away PacWest victory in a 3-0 victory over Academy of Art University.

Women’s soccer holds off Point Loma

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Women's soccer wins 1-0 contest to stay in the hunt for the postseason.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer November 1, 2017
Women's soccer wins 1-0 contest to stay in the hunt for the postseason.

Women’s soccer battles for draw

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Women's soccer holds conference-leading Lancers in 1-1 tie.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 25, 2017
Women's soccer holds conference-leading Lancers in 1-1 tie.

Late goal sinks women’s soccer

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Women's soccer loses a close contest on the road.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 23, 2017
Women's soccer loses a close contest on the road.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Women’s soccer’s Colie Martin

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The reliable defender played a key role in the Eagles three victories, earning PacWest defender of the week in the process.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer October 18, 2017
The reliable defender played a key role in the Eagles three victories, earning PacWest defender of the week in the process.