Chapman women’s volleyball ready to make their mark on 2022 season
Marly Johnson (pictured) and Cat Helgeson spoke to The Panther about the start of the volleyball season and team goals.
Former Chapman basketball player inducted into hall of fame
Childhood sports often instill great competitiveness within kids, driving them toward success and ambition to make it to the big leagues — whether it means playing professionally or at a university.
Chapman sports teams help freshman athletes toward smooth transition
For Chapman freshman athletes competing in a fall sport, they had the benefit of moving into campus housing and getting to know some of their peers, allowing them to find welcoming communities.
Far from home: a Chapman international student-athlete perspective
For all the fall sports teams, only two student athletes are from outside the U.S. Coincidentally enough, they both play the same sport.
Best of: Chapman spring sports team highlights
In an eventful kickoff to 2022, Chapman Athletics has seen new school records set, incredible comeback seasons and a plethora of wins in their spring season.
Best of: US sports fan bases
Every sports fan base has unique characteristics that separate them from other franchises.
Men’s, women’s golf look to future after season finale
Women’s golf co-captain Kristen Lee, a senior kinesiology major, plans on returning to Chapman to help mentor her former team as an alumna.
Setting new records: a gradual process of improvement
Achieving a new sports team record pushes the limits of athletes physically and mentally as they work toward their goal.
Off-season outreach: Chapman sports teams give back to community
In addition to training and conditioning, some Chapman sports teams are spending the off season volunteering and raising money for philanthropic organizations.
Recap | Men’s and women’s tennis compete in 120th Ojai Tennis Tournament
After two years of cancellation, the men’s and women’s tennis teams of Chapman University participated in the 120th Ojai Tennis Tournament April 20-24.
Inequalities in Chapman athletic facilities force some teams to practice, compete off-campus
Chapman’s baseball team, which meets at Hart Park, is one of many university sports teams that commute off-campus for practices and home games.
Men’s lacrosse looks to playoffs after comeback from 0-3 season start
Chapman’s lacrosse is 7-5 on the season, and with strong performances from several underclassmen, they hope to beat University of Southern California and Concordia University Irvine to secure a playoff spot.
Chapman Outdoors Club experiences leave students with fresh perspectives
Chapman Outdoors Club members talk about how their experiences in nature have been beneficial to their well being.
Sophomore pole vaulter soars through school record
Pole vaulter Jesse McMillan, a sophomore business administration major, has already broken school records twice in his first official season.
Transgender athletes: where do they stand in professional sports?
University of Pennsylvania student Lia Thomas faced criticism after being the first transgender woman to win the NCAA’s Division I national championship title in the women’s 500-yard swim race.
Speed and spin: dynamic pitching duo leads softball to winning season
Chapman’s softball team caps off their March 11 home game with another win, bringing their overall record to 15-2. As of March 15, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association ranks The Panthers 20th in the nation.
March Madness brackets: what are the chances?
Filling out a perfect bracket can be near impossible, because there are so many unforeseen circumstances to account for when predicting winning teams.
Star players lead women’s basketball team through comeback season
After sustaining multiple injuries and a slow start to the season, the women’s basketball team managed to land themselves the number two spot in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference heading into the postseason tournament.
Student-run Chapman athletics pages create personal connection with athletes
Catcher Cooper Foard, a senior political science and public relations and advertising double major, and pitcher Grant Manning, a junior creative writing major, are the faces behind the social media account for Chapman’s baseball team.
Swim coach retires after 26 seasons at Chapman
Head swim coach Dennis Ploessel ended his 26th year leading the Panthers swim and dive team to a record-breaking season.