2019-20 Chapman Women's Tennis News

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Women's tennis honored with ITA academic awards

July 30, 2020

For the sixth year in a row, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association recognized the Chapman University women’s tennis team for its work in the classroom. While the Panthers earned the team award for the sixth year in row, seven Panthers were honored as ITA Scholar-Athletes.

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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. 

Tatum Phillips waits for a serve in tennis.
Doubles advantage doesn't hold in loss to WashU

March 08, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team fell 6-3 to WashU on Sunday at the Lastinger Tennis Center. The Panthers took an advantage in doubles but the Bears rebounded in singles to take the match.

Tatum Phillips prepares to serve in tennis.
Women's tennis drops hard-fought match to No. 16 UMW

March 03, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team fell 6-3 to No. 16 Mary Washington on Tuesday. Sophomore Liza Antonova pulled off an upset over a nationally-ranked player to highlight the match.

Liza Antonova plays tennis.
Women's tennis drops heartbreaker to CNU

March 01, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team dropped a heartbreaker 5-4 to visiting Christopher Newport on Sunday. The back and forth match needed four tiebreakers and two more sets needed an extra game.

Aliya Allyn runs toward the net.
Allyn starts season with SCIAC weekly honors

February 17, 2020

After a big first week, freshman Alliya Allyn has been named the SCIAC Athlete of the Week for women’s tennis. The freshman helped Chapman to a 2-1 week to start the dual season.

Madison Ross hits the tennis ball.
Women's tennis rolls to 7-2 win over Cal Lutheran

February 16, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team rolled to a 7-2 victory over visiting Cal Lutheran in its SCIAC opener on Sunday. The Panthers (2-1, 1-0) won five of the six singles matches to clinch the win.

Vasilisa Trofimova awaits a serve.
Women's tennis falls 7-2 to UCI

February 15, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team took a couple points off of Division I opponent UC Irvine but ultimately fell 7-2. The Panthers took two double matches for an early lead but UCI swept the singles.

Anna Kaplan hits from the baseline.
Women's tennis takes opener 8-1

February 11, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team opened its dual season with an 8-1 win over visiting Marymount University of California on Tuesday. A pair of freshmen picked up their first collegiate dual wins.

Madison Ross prepares to hit a backhand tennis shot.
Women's tennis opens 2020 season on Tuesday

February 10, 2020

The Chapman University women’s tennis team is set to open the 2020 season when the Panthers host Marymount on Tuesday. A group of experienced players will be infused with some young talent as the Panthers look to return to the SCIAC Tournament.

Vasilisa Trofimova hits the ball.
Newcomers shine at ITA West Regionals

October 05, 2019

The Chapman University women's tennis team sent six players to the ITA West Regional this past weekend at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Freshman Liza Antonova and junior Vasilisa Trofimova led the way with a couple of victories in Flight B.