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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Mr. Biola” bounces after five years with Eagles’ basketball

Alex Wright dribbles around a defender.
Alex Wright leaves Biola as one of the most accomplished basketball players in school history.
Colin Twisselmann, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

Basketball season came to a close March 3 for senior guard Alex Wright and his teammates against Point Loma in the Pac-West semifinals. For many players, another season would come. For Wright, though, it was the end of his collegiate basketball career.  Wright scored 1,000 career points while placing...

Red hot Eagles punish the Pioneers

Freshman guard Nathan Medina jumps to score.
Biola defeats Antelope Valley College at home.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • November 16, 2022

Biola’s men’s basketball team defeated Antelope Valley College 79-53 in their 2022-23 home opener on Monday night.  Freshman guard Nathan Medina illustrated veteran presence, scoring 19 points to go along with four 3-pointers in his second collegiate game.  “My teammates go really hard...

Eagles’ Esparza shoots lights out in season opener

Redshirt sophomore forward Lucas Elliott jumps to dunk the ball.
Men's basketball opens the season with an 83-48 win.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • November 14, 2022

Cal Poly transfer sophomore guard Daniel Esparza scored 19 points and freshman guard Nathan Medina added 14 points to help Biola win 83-48 against Cal State LA on Friday. The game against CSULA tipped off the season for Biola’s 2022-23 men’s basketball team.  PLAYING THE WRIGHT WAY Redshirt senior...