2014 Chapman Football News
Owens earns FPAF Salute to Excellence Award
June 05, 2015
Chapman University head football coach Bob Owens has been selected one of 13 coaches across all NCAA Divisions to earn the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation’s Salute to Excellence Award, following the Panthers’ 2014 SCIAC championship season and NCAA appearance.
Chapman Athletics reveals five Senior Award recipients
May 08, 2015
Chapman University celebrated another outstanding year in athletics with its annual Jog-a-thon and Sports Appreciation Day at Wilson Field on Friday afternoon. In addition to celebrating the University’s first-ever SCIAC football and men’s basketball (co) championships and recognizing retiring Director of Athletics David Currey, the Panthers honored five seniors with the Department of Athletics’ annual awards including co-Male Athletes of the Year for the first time in Chapman history.
Fall athletes recognized on SCIAC All-Academic teams
February 24, 2015
Chapman University student-athletes were well-represented as the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference named its All-Academic teams by sport for the fall season. Leading the way for the Panthers was football, which garnered 15 honorees. In all, there were 49 Panthers recognized which ranked third among the nine SCIAC institutions.
Ezeakunne, Aikhionbare to play in National Bowl Game
December 04, 2014
Chapman University football players Anthony Ezeakunne and Osayande Aikhionbare have been selected to participate in the 5th Annual National Bowl Game to be played at Sunday, Dec. 7 at Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium in Miami, Florida on the campus of Florida International University.
Lahey, Owens top list of SCIAC's best; 15 Panthers honored
December 01, 2014
Coming off the program’s best season and an undefeated conference run, the Chapman University football team saw senior QB Michael Lahey win Offensive Athlete of the Year, Head Coach Bob Owens named Coach of the Year, and 14 players in all earn All-Conference honors from the SCIAC.
Football season ends in 55-24 playoff loss to No. 10 Linfield
November 22, 2014
A magical run, highlighted by Chapman University’s first SCIAC championship and NCAA Division III playoff berth, came to an end at Linfield College on Saturday afternoon. The No. 10-ranked Wildcats handed the No. 17-ranked Panthers a 55-24 defeat in the first round of the NCAA Championships at Maxwell Field.
Chapman Football Playoff Notes: 11/22/14
November 19, 2014
Pregame notes for the Chapman University's NCAA Championships First Round football game at Linfield College on Saturday afternoon are now available. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for noon at Maxwell Field in McMinnville, Ore.
Football draws rematch with No. 10 Linfield in Oregon
November 17, 2014
Making its first NCAA Division III playoff appearance in school history, the Chapman University football team will travel to McMinnville, Ore. to take on No. 10-ranked Linfield College in the first round of the postseason tournament on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for noon at Maxwell Field.
Football completes undefeated SCIAC record in win over Whittier
November 15, 2014
The Chapman University football team capped an undefeated SCIAC schedule and clinched the conference championship outright with a 45-19 win over host Whittier College on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.
Chapman Football Game Notes: 11/15/14
November 13, 2014
Pregame notes for the Chapman University's SCIAC football game at Whittier College on Saturday afternoon are now available. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
Panthers clinch playoff berth and first place in SCIAC
November 08, 2014
The No. 21-ranked Chapman University football team made program history on Saturday clinching the SCIAC Championship and its first NCAA playoff berth. The Panthers defeated host University of Redlands for the first time since 2008, by a final score of a 31-27 and remain undefeated in conference play.
Chapman Football Game Notes: 11/8/14
November 06, 2014
Pregame notes for the Chapman University's SCIAC football game at University of Redlands on Saturday night are now available. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ted Runner Stadium.
Football post game press conference vs. La Verne
November 02, 2014
Check out the post game press conference following the Panthers "Senior Night" 28-13 victory over La Verne featuring Coach Owens and captains Michael Lahey and Sam Layton! For more info visit: www.chapmanathletics.com
Seniors get it done in 28-13 football win over La Verne
November 01, 2014
The Chapman University football team took care of business on Saturday night, handing visiting University of La Verne a 28-13 defeat at Ernie Chapman Stadium.
Football Highlights vs. La Verne
November 01, 2014
The Chapman University football team celebrated 'Senior Night' with its sixth straight win, a 28-13 victory over the University of La Verne. Senior QB Michael Lahey threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns and then caught a 32-yard TD pass to cap the win.
Chapman Football Game Notes: 11/1/14
October 30, 2014
Pregame notes for the Chapman University's 'Senior Night' football game versus the University of La Verne on Saturday night are now available. Kickoff for the SCIAC game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ernie Chapman Stadium.