LA MIRADA, Calif. --- The Eagles fought hard in every match, and made a late push, but could not overcome an improved Cal Lutheran team in a 6-3 loss on Friday afternoon.
 
"They're doubles teams were solid, they were good at the net and could lob," said Head Coach Dee Henry. "They are much improved from last season, their No. 1 from last year played No. 4 today."
 
So with a mix of tough talent on the Regals, the Eagles had to push very hard to earn their three points on the day.
 
The Eagles got two solid points at the No. 1 spots. Madeline Heer got the call in No. 1 singles, and she answered strong with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Lindsay Murphy. Murphy was one of the talented returners to the Regals, winner of five individual and eight doubles matches a year ago. Heer dethroned her to earn her first individual win of the season. Heer had to adjust her game significantly after falling down 2-5 in the first set. She won the last five points and never again looked back.
 
Maura Lopez continues to be on a roll to start the year, as she gained Biola's other point in individual competition. She played at No. 6 for the Eagles, and ran through her competition to a 6-3, 6-0 win. She has not dropped a set this season, grabbing two wins at the No. 6 position. She did get her first taste at losing today, as she and Paige Erickson fell to 1-1 in doubles.
 
"Maura's consistent and solid play was the key to her success," said Henry.
 
Biola's only doubles win was a close 8-6 victory at the No. 1 spot. Heer and Olivia Koelsch combined to down Cal Lutheran's top duo of Murphy and Rebecca Gold. It was their first win of the season together, as they fell 4-8 in last week's loss to Cal Tech.
 
The Eagles get back in action tomorrow as they host Westmont for their first Golden State Athletic Conference action of the season.