Season Opens with Overtime Finish

La Mirada, CA - Biola prevailed with an overtime win over the St. Mary's Gaels, Wednesday night, 8-7. The game started slow, with a 1-1 score after the first quarter. Both teams settled in a little more after the opening quarter, and Biola ended the half leading 3-2.

Both offenses remained cold in the third quarter, with each team netting a goal each. The scoring in the fourth equaled the previous three quarters, as the Eagles and Gaels combined for seven goals. St. Mary's tied the game with under two minutes to play to force overtime

After two defensive stands in overtime, sophomore midfielder David Sigley grabbed the groundball at midfield, leading the fast break. Sophomore attackman Adam Kingston got the ball in front of the crease, sealing the win with 1:36 left to play.

Senior midfielder Jordan Adams led the Eagles with three goals, and Kingston added two assists to his game-winner for three points. Senior attackman Billy McMahan scored a goal and added an assist. Senior midfielder Andrew Acker, senior attackman Alex Bustrum and freshman midfielder Scott Gamelson all scored one goal. Senior goalie Jonny Lowell had 10 saves.

Biola Ranked in Two Preseason Polls

The Biola Eagles have been ranked in the top-15 in the nation in two preseason MCLA Division 2 polls. The Eagles were ranked #14 by the 'MCLA: The Lax Mag' poll, released on January 11.

Jac Coyne, of 'Lacrosse Magazine Online,' picked Biola to take the #10 spot in the national tournament. Coyne states 'the Eagles are the great unknown, and have the talent to shake the whole thing up.'

Game Used Jerseys for Sale

Biola lacrosse has a limited number of game used jerseys for sale. They are available until supplies last, for $20 (price includes shipping). Click here for more information and jersey options.

Biola Playing in Full House Face Off

Biola lacrosse is participating in the 'Full House Face Off' in February, 2010. The tournament will be hosted by Westminster College, and the Eagles will match up against Western Oregon in their first game. Their first game will be on February 19, at 5:00 PM.

With a win in the first game, Biola will play the winner of the Western Washington/Utah Valley University game; the game would be on Feb. 20 at 10:00 AM. Should the Eagles lose the first game, they would play the losing team from the Western/Utah Valley game; the game would be on Feb. 20 at 12:30 PM. Two wins in a row puts the Eagles in the championship game, to be held on Feb. 20 at 4:15 PM.