2020 Chapman Softball 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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Foisy swipes 100th stolen base in doubleheader split

March 07, 2020

Senior Michaela Foisy reached the century mark for stolen bases as the Chapman University softball team split a doubleheader with Whittier, losing 5-0 and winning 8-5. Foisy has already far surpassed the previous school record and became the first Panther with 100 stolen bases in her 132nd career game.

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Softball run rules Oxy in series opener

February 28, 2020

The Chapman University softball team cruised to an 8-0 win in five innings over visiting Occidental on Friday to open a three-game SCIAC series. Senior Christine LoVerde drove in three runs while junior Mykala Tokunaga was dominant in the circle.

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Hartmann deals, softball splits doubleheader

February 18, 2020

The Chapman University softball team split a doubleheader with visiting Hope International on Tuesday. The Panthers took the first game 7-6 but fell 5-1 in the nightcap.

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Softball swept in SCIAC doubleheader

February 15, 2020

The Chapman University softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader to visiting Redlands, 7-5 and 8-3. The Bulldogs swept the season series from the Panthers.

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Softball rained out against Whitworth

February 09, 2020

Sunday’s softball doubleheader between Chapman and Whitworth has been cancelled due to rain. The games will not be made up.

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Softball drops home-opener to CMS

February 07, 2020

The Chapman University softball team fell 6-0 to visiting Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in its home- and SCIAC-opener on Friday. The Panthers and Athenas opened a three-game SCIAC series that moves to Claremont, Calif. tomorrow.

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Softball set to open 2020 season

January 31, 2020

The first pitch of 2020 will be tossed out on Saturday when the Chapman University softball team takes the field at Vanguard. The Panthers bring back a solid core of returners in the lineup and in the circle.