2019-20 Swimming & Diving News

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Chapman Athletics Town Hall Recap

July 29, 2020

Chapman Athletics hosted another Town Hall on July 28 for student-athletes and their families to deliver updates and answer question on the impact of the cancellation of high-risk sports through the end of the school year.

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Chapman Athletics and SCIAC Update on Fall 2020

July 24, 2020

In accordance with public health guidance and safety standards, as well as NCAA Resocialization recommendations, the SCIAC Presidents have unanimously agreed to cancel conference competition for NCAA categorized high-contact risk sports in the fall semester.

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Chapman sets new high for SCIAC All-Academic selections

July 16, 2020

Nearly half of Chapman University student-athletes were recognized when the SCIAC released its annual All-Academic list today. Chapman set a new program high with 250 SCIAC All-Academic selections, far surpassing the previous high of 221.

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Swim & dive teams receive academic accolades

June 30, 2020

The Chapman University swimming & diving teams were recognized as Scholar All-America teams by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the 14th consecutive semester

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SCIAC working towards safe return to play

June 19, 2020

Chapman University Athletics will host a virtual Town Hall for student-athletes and their families to give an update on the CU Safely Back plan.

Athletics Awards Recap
Chapman Athletics announces annual awards

May 08, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the awards show went virtual to safely announce the annual awards.

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Chapman suspends face-to-face classes and athletic events

March 11, 2020

Chapman University is canceling all athletic events, including practices and games for all varsity, club and intramural sports until further notice. 

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Women take third, men seventh at SCIAC Championships

February 23, 2020

The SCIAC Championships ended on Sunday with the Chapman University swimming & diving teams setting two new records and equaling their best team finishes. The women’s team took third while the men finished seventh.

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Crewe makes history, wins 100 back title

February 22, 2020

Junior William Crewe made history as Chapman’s first male swimmer to claim a SCIAC title in an individual event. Crewe won the 100 back to highlight the third day of the SCIAC Championships for the Chapman University swimming & diving teams.

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Women in third, men in seventh after day two

February 21, 2020

The Chapman University women’s swimming & diving team stayed in third and the men sit in in seventh after the second day of the SCIAC Championships. The women’s team won two consolation finals to highlight the day.

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Chapman looks to make some noise at SCIAC Championships

February 20, 2020

After two successful finishes at the 2018 and 2019 SCIAC Championships, the Chapman University men's and women's swim teams enter the 2020 championships with hopes to finish even higher than the past two seasons.

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Podium finish, two school records highlight day one of SCIACs

February 20, 2020

Two school records fell and the women’s 800 free relay finished on the podium on the first day of the SCIAC Championships. With the third-place finish, the women are in third place in the team standings while the men are in sixth.

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Cannon, Guarino place at SCIAC Diving Championships

February 15, 2020

Freshman Mina Cannon and junior Olivia Guarino each made finals to represent the Chapman University diving teams at the SCIAC Diving Championships this weekend. Cannon led the Panthers on both boards.

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Swim & dive falls in dual with Pomona-Pitzer

February 01, 2020

The Chapman University swimming & diving teams fell in dual meets to the defending SCIAC champions – Pomona-Pitzer – on Saturday. The Panthers still took first in three events and had some season-best swims.

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Swim and dive teams come out strong against La Verne

January 18, 2020

The Chapman University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams competed in a tri-meet against La Verne and Mills College earlier this afternoon. The Panthers took first place finishes in 22 of the 26 events.

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Women’s swim and dive sweeps SCIAC tri-meet

January 11, 2020

The Chapman University men's and women's swim and dive teams competed against Caltech and Redlands this past weekend at the third SCIAC meet of the year. Freshman Riley Brownfield took home first place in three races, helping lead the women to a 121.0 - 120.0 victory over Redlands and a 173.0 - 53.0 victory over Caltech.