2019-20 Women's Basketball 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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Criswell, Campas recognized on All-SCIAC teams

February 26, 2020

Senior Lucy Criswell and sophomore Julianna Campas were each selected to the All-SCIAC women’s basketball teams, the conference announced on Wednesday.

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Criswell honored again after tying scoring record

February 24, 2020

Senior Lucy Criswell ended her career with a record-tying night and SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week honors. Criswell scored 38 points in a triple overtime win at Caltech to grab her second weekly honor in a row.

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Criswell honored as SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week

February 17, 2020

Senior Lucy Criswell went on a tear last week and was rewarded with SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week honors. Criswell had a career night on Wednesday and made some moves in the Chapman record books.

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Criswell ties career-high but Panthers fall in home finale

February 12, 2020

Senior Lucy Criswell tied her career-high with 32 points but the Chapman University women’s basketball team fell 75-68 to Redlands. Criswell broke a school record for free throws in the fourth quarter.

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Whittier storms back to defeat Chapman 65-48

February 08, 2020

The Whittier Poets used a 34-8 second-half run to spoil the Panther’s Senior Night and leave Chapman with a 65-48 victory.

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Women's basketball back on winning track over Oxy

January 29, 2020

The Chapman University women’s basketball ended a brief two-game slide with a 69-60 win over visiting Occidental on Wednesday. A double-double from senior Lucy Criswell and a 20-point night from sophomore Julianna Campas led the Panthers (10-9, 6-4 SCIAC) in the win.

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Women's basketball drops defensive battle to CMS

January 25, 2020

The Chapman University women?s basketball couldn?t find its rhythm on the offensive end in a 47-42 loss to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Saturday. The Panthers stayed in the game with a strong defensive effort, forcing 20 turnovers.

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Strong defensive effort leads to win over La Verne

January 18, 2020

The Chapman University women’s basketball team downed the visiting La Verne Leopards 76-61 behind a double-double from junior Brittany McPherson. The Panthers’ defense slowed down the fast-paced Leopard offense to pull away late for the win.

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Women's basketball overcomes slow start to down Sagehens

January 04, 2020

The momentum swung in the second quarter and the Chapman University women’s basketball team rode the wave to an 80-74 win over Pomona-Pitzer. Sophomore Julianna Campas and senior Lucy Criswell each had 23 points in the big early season win.

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Upset bid comes up just short against No. 6 Amherst

January 01, 2020

Facing the third top-10 lead in the last three weeks, the Chapman University women’s basketball team fell 62-58 to No. 6 Amherst to start the new year. Both teams put up strong defensive efforts in a game that came down to the final moments.