2021-22 Men's Basketball News

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A record number of Chapman student-athletes earn SCIAC All-Academic

July 18, 2022

Chapman University student-athletes set a new school record with 281 individuals earning SCIAC All-Academic recognition. The 281 individuals to earn the annual academic recognition are 22 more than year’s record-breaking number. The SCIAC annually recognizes student-athletes who have been at their institution for at least one academic year and finished the school year with a 3.4 cumulative GPA or better.

Jack Roggin (left) and Julia Strand (Right) were awarded All-Region 10 honors on March 15, 2022 (Photos by Larry Newman).
Strand and Roggin awarded All-Region 10 honors

March 15, 2022

On Tuesday, Mar. 15, Chapman’s Jack Roggin and Julia Strand of the men's and women's basketball teams, were awarded All-Region 10 honors.

Hayden Moore shoots a three-pointer.
Men's basketball comes up just short in Texas

March 04, 2022

A second half surge saw the Chapman University men’s basketball team take a late lead but the upset bid came up short as the Panthers fell 88-81 in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship against No. 6 Mary Hardin-Baylor. Senior Jack Roggin scored a career-best 34 points to lead the Panthers.

Hayden Moore shoots a three-pointer.
5 Things To Know: NCAA First Round

March 03, 2022

Chapman men's basketball heads to Mary Hardin-Baylor for the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Mar. 4 at 3:30 p.m. (PT).

The basketball team jumps in celebration.
Men's basketball earns at-large bid to NCAA Tournament

February 28, 2022

The Chapman University men’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers earned an at-large bid into the national tournament after a 22-4 season.

Chandler White shoots a basketballl.
Comeback comes up just short in SCIAC championship game

February 27, 2022

A tale was nearly repeated. A big deficit was erased in the second half but the Chapman University men’s basketball came up just short in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament championship game with a 76-71 loss to top-seeded Pomona-Pitzer.

Anthony Giomi shoots over a defender.
Comeback win sends men's basketball to championship game

February 25, 2022

An early deficit was no match for the Chapman University men’s basketball team as it advanced to the SCIAC Tournament championship game with a 78-75 win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Senior Jack Roggin and Anthony Giomi each posted 20-point games to lead the Panthers to the victory.

Photos of Hayden Moore, Jack Roggin and Anthony Giomi playing basketball.
Men's basketball garners three All-SCIAC selections

February 23, 2022

The Chapman University men’s basketball team equaled a program-best with three All-SCIAC selections, the conference announced today. Seniors Hayden Moore and Jack Roggin earned First Team honors while senior Anthony Giomi was honored on the Second Team.

Jack Roggin shoots a three-pointer.
Men's basketball holds off Whittier in overtime

February 23, 2022

The Chapman University men’s basketball team advanced to the SCIAC Semifinals with an 87-84 overtime win over visiting Whittier on Wednesday. The Panthers (21-3) survived the overtime scare behind a 29-point night from senior Jack Roggin.

Jack Roggin dribbles the basketball forward
Men's basketball falls to the Kingsmen

February 19, 2022

The Chapman Men’s basketball team fell to Cal Lutheran 82-72, marking their first home loss of the season on Chapman’s senior night. Before the game, the Panthers honored the seven graduating seniors, celebrating their success on the team. The loss snaps the Panthers 10 game winning streak, capping their longest winning streak of the season.

Chandler White shoots over a defender.
Men's basketball cruises to win over Oxy

February 09, 2022

The winning streak reached eight for the Chapman University men’s basketball team as it cruised to a 98-81 victory over visiting Occidental on Wednesday. The Panthers (17-2, 10-2 SCIAC) built an insurmountable lead early in the second half and cruised to the win.

Hayden Moore shoots a three-pointer.
Moore named SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week

February 08, 2022

Senior Hayden Moore was honored as the SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week after leading the Panthers to a pair of victories last week.

Hayden Moore goes up towards the basket for a shot
Men's basketball defeats Redlands, increases win streak to six

February 05, 2022

The Chapman men’s basketball team secured an 84-76 win at Hutton Sports Center on Saturday afternoon against the Redlands Bulldogs. In the back and forward match that included 18 ties and 26 lead changes, the Panthers offense was flowing as the team shot 55.6% from the three-point line and 51.1% from the field. 

Head coach Mike Bokosky points to the side and he speaks to his players during a game.
Bokosky reaches 500 wins, men's basketball wins fourth straight

January 26, 2022

With a 78-65 win over Whittier, Chapman University men’s basketball head coach Mike Bokosky earned his 500th career victory – all while leading the Panthers. Chapman won its fourth consecutive game and moved to 13-2 on the season.

Anthony Smith contests a shot near the basket.
Smith earns SCIAC Defensive of the Week

January 24, 2022

Senior Anthony Smith was named the SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week after helping the Chapman men’s basketball team to a 3-0 week. Smith is the second Chapman player to earn the award this season.

Jack Roggin takes an open shot.
Men's basketball bests the Beavers

January 22, 2022

The Chapman University men’s basketball team secured a 69-55 win over the Caltech Beavers. The Panthers found their momentum early in the game and never gave up the lead, four out of five starters put up double-digits in points for Chapman.