2019-20 Men's Water Polo 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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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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Men's water polo earns academic recognition

February 14, 2020

The Chapman University men’s water polo team earned academic recognition from the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. The Panthers earned team recognition along with 11 student-athletes earning individual recognition.

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Three Panthers earn ACWPC All-America honors

December 18, 2019

Three members of the Chapman University men’s water polo earned Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches All-America honors earlier this morning. Sophomore Graham Asalone headlined the awards, earning Second Team honors.

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Asalone selected to All-SCIAC First Team

November 22, 2019

Sophomore Graham Asalone earned All-SCIAC First Team honors after a stellar performance in the pool this season. This is the attacker’s second consecutive All-SCIAC honor and first First Team selection.

Andy Anguiano shoots the ball.
Men’s water polo falls to Whittier 22-9

November 13, 2019

The Chapman University men’s water polo team fell to the visiting Whittier College Poets 22-9 in its final home match of the season.

Wes Hertel blocks a shot.
Hertel earns second SCIAC weekly award

November 11, 2019

Senior Wes Hertel helped lead the Chapman University men’s water polo team to two home victories this past week, earning SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week for the second time this season.

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Men’s water polo earns big victory over Cal Lutheran on senior day

November 09, 2019

The Chapman University men’s water polo team (11-15, 7-5 SCIAC) earned a huge 13-9 senior day victory over the visiting Cal Lutheran Kingsmen (14-11, 7-5 SCIAC) earlier this afternoon. Junior Hunter Ramaekers led the squad, scoring a season-high four goals in the effort.

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Asalone scores career-high eight goals in 17-14 win over La Verne

November 06, 2019

Sophomore Graham Asalone scored a career-high eight goals as he led the Chapman University water polo team (10-15, 6-5 SCIAC) to a 17-14 win over the visiting La Verne Leopards (9-16, 4-8 SCIAC) earlier this evening.

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Asalone earns second SCIAC weekly award

November 04, 2019

Sophomore Graham Asalone helped lead the Chapman University men’s water polo team to a 1-1 record in SCIAC play this week, earning Offensive Athlete of the Week honors.

Owen McNicholas saves a shot.
Nine different Panthers score in win over Caltech

October 23, 2019

The Chapman University men’s water polo team snapped a five-game losing streak with a 14-9 win over Caltech earlier this evening. Nine different Panthers scored goals while freshman goalkeeper Owen McNicholas put up a career-high eight saves.

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Men's water polo falls to CMS for first home loss

October 19, 2019

The Chapman University men’s water polo team fell in an early hole and never recovered as it fell 11-6 to visiting Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Saturday. Sophomore Graham Asalone scored four of the Panthers’ six goals.