LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola got off to a rough start to its 2015 campaign as it won just one of the nine matchups in its season-opener against (RV) Arizona Christian on Friday.
 
Susan Carmichael was the only Eagle to win a match, defeating No. 41 Rafaella Zak Zak in straight sets (6-3; 6-1).
 
"Susan makes great choices," said Head Coach Dee Henry. "She can be down love 40 and adjusts and comes back for the win. Today, she outplayed her opponent."
 
The Eagles were outmatched in all of the other matchups, especially in doubles, where the Firestorm won all three matches decisively.
 
Biola had a lot to work through on this opening day of the season, including having to start late and a match that went on for nearly four hours.

The Eagles will look for a bit quicker and more successful match tomorrow when they play Cal Tech on the road at 11:00 a.m.