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Chapman alumni find gridiron success in Italy
May 29, 2009
Mike Christensen was enjoying post-college life on the sands of Australia when he was contacted by former Chapman University teammate Eric Marty. Marty had been the starting quarterback for Gigantes Bolzano (the Bolzano Giants) of the Italian Football League since February. The Giants were in need of a running back and Christensen was the guy Marty wanted.
Five-in-a-row: Chapman punches ticket to championships for fifth straight year
May 17, 2009
"If necessary" turned out to be just what the Panthers needed. With a 7-4 victory over George Fox University in the second game of Sunday afternoon’s championship at Roy Helser Field, the Chapman University baseball team clinched its fifth straight berth to the NCAA Division III Championships.
Semel, Panthers shut the door on late East-Bay rally
April 24, 2009
With a three-run lead and the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning and only one out, John Semel retired the next two batters to preserve a 4-1 win for the Chapman University baseball team over visiting Cal State East-Bay on Friday night at Hart Park.
Chapman Nine: Football seniors inducted into Hall
March 13, 2009
A record nine Chapman University football seniors were inducted into the Orange County chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for being outstanding college student-athletes. The group was honored at a dinner on Monday night in Anaheim.
Panthers clinch second consecutive winning season
November 15, 2008
The Chapman University offense snapped out of its recent slump and the defense shutout its opponent during the second half as the Panthers defeated visiting University of La Verne 33-14 at Wilson Field on Saturday night.
Chapman comes up (4 yards) short against No. 22 Redlands
November 11, 2008
In a tug-o-war between two of the hottest defenses in the West Region, the University of Redlands held off a possible game-tying drive by Chapman University late in the fourth quarter and defeated the Panthers 21-7 at Ted Runner Stadium in Redlands on Saturday afternoon.
Cresta earns ESPN Academic All-District Honors
November 07, 2008
Chapman University football player Tony Cresta has been named to the 2008 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VIII team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). It is the first such honor for Cresta in his career.
Defense again paces Chapman victory
November 01, 2008
For the second straight game, the Chapman University defense did not allow an offensive touchdown and the Panthers defeated host Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges 21-7 at Zinda Field on Saturday afternoon.
Offense stuck in neutral, Panthers fall to Cal Lutheran
October 25, 2008
The Chapman University football team had trouble generating any sustainable offense as the Panthers suffered their first road loss of the season 16-7 to Cal Lutheran University at Mt. Clef Stadium on Saturday.
Big third quarter by no. 24 Oxy is too much for Panthers
October 18, 2008
Several mistakes and missed opportunities proved to be too much to overcome for the Chapman University football team as the Panthers lost 31-28 to No. 24 ranked and unbeaten Occidental College Saturday night at Wilson Field.
Stingy defense helps Chapman to homecoming win
October 04, 2008
With a strong defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack, the Chapman University football team defeated visiting Pomona-Pitzer Colleges 17-3 on Saturday night in front of 2,813 homecoming fans at Ernie Chapman Stadium.
Last minute touchdown drops panthers in home opener
September 27, 2008
Trailing by eight points, visiting Whitworth University scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter including the game-winning score with 51 seconds remaining to escape with a 41-35 victory over the Chapman University football team Saturday night at Wilson Field.
Chapman radio announces football broadcast schedule
September 24, 2008
For the second year in a row, Chapman University Athletics will partner with the school’s on-campus radio station, Chapman Radio, to broadcast the Panthers’ football games in 2008 streaming live on the internet at www.chapmanradio.com.
Chapman wins its season opener in Menlo, 31-6
September 13, 2008
There wasn’t much that didn’t go right for the Chapman University football team in its 2008 season debut. The Panthers were efficient on both offense and defense, scored often and shutout host Menlo College for three quarters before defeating the Oaks 31-6 at Conner Field on Saturday afternoon.