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Dozen Dandies: Chapman nets all-time high 12 All-Americans in 08-09
Dozen Dandies: Chapman nets all-time high 12 All-Americans in 08-09

June 22, 2009

“If you build it, they will come.” Chapman University had 12 student-athletes named to their respective All-America teams during the 2008-09 academic year, an all-time high for the Panthers.

Clifford Yook (left) and Danielle Beintema
Two Panthers named to ESPN Academic All-District team

May 27, 2009

A pair of Chapman University seniors was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VIII at-large team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) last week. Women’s water polo player Daniella Beintema and All-America men’s tennis player Clifford Yook were each named to the at-large team for their athletic and academic achievements.

Clifford Yook
Yook knocked out in first round by No. 3 seed

May 23, 2009

Chapman University senior Clifford Yook lost in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis National Championship singles tournament, falling to No. 3 seed John Watts from Washington University (Mo.) 6-1, 6-0 at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center on the campus of the Claremont Colleges on Saturday.

Kelley Fox
Three Panthers selected to tennis championships

May 07, 2009

Not since the glory days of Chapman University Tennis in the 1980s (known as Chapman College then), have the Panthers been this well-represented at the NCAA national championships. Three Panthers have been selected to participate in the NCAA Division III men’s and women’s singles and doubles championships upcoming later this month.

Clifford Yook
Panthers eliminated at Ojai

April 25, 2009

The Panthers’ championship hopes in Ojai came to an end on Saturday halting a run that saw Chapman University’s No. 1 singles players Liz Lewis and Clifford Yook each reach the quarterfinals in their respective brackets, as well as the Panthers’ women’s doubles of Lewis and Kelley Fox advancing to the semifinals.

Christian Isip
Chapman men still alive, reach Round of 16

April 24, 2009

Chapman University men’s tennis players Clifford Yook and Christian Isip have each advanced to the Round of 16 at the 109th Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament with singles victories on Friday. Both Panthers will try to reach the quarterfinals on Saturday with matches at 9 a.m. in Ojai.

Kelley Fox
The field is set for this week's Ojai Tournament

April 21, 2009

Chapman University’s men’s and women’s tennis programs will be well-represented once again when the 109th Annual Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament kicks off on Thursday in Ojai. For the Chapman women, ranked No. 4 in the West Region and No. 25 in Division III, it is expected to serve as a primer for the NCAA postseason. For some Panthers, it may be the tournament to make or break their playoff hopes.

Clifford Yook
Déjà vu: Panthers defeated by Cal Lutheran, 7-2

April 04, 2009

In a rematch of a February duel that saw Cal Lutheran defeat the Panthers 7-2 in Thousand Oaks, the Kingsmen repeated the feat on Saturday, beating the Chapman University men's tennis team 7-2 at the Chapman Tennis Courts.

Christian Isip
Men defeat Oxy, win first home match of the year

April 03, 2009

The third time was a charm for the Chapman University men’s tennis team, which won for the first time in three home matches this season, defeating visiting Occidental College 8-1 at the Chapman Tennis Courts on Friday afternoon.

Scott Fong
Chapman drops three at Stag-Hen Invitational

March 21, 2009

The Chapman University men's tennis team suffered three defeats at this weekend's Stag-Hen Invitational in Claremont. The Panthers have dropped six consecutive matches overall.

Clifford Yook
Home is no advantage for Chapman men

March 15, 2009

The Chapman Tennis Courts have not been "home sweet home" for the Chapman University men's tennis team. After opening the season with six road matches, the Panthers have dropped two in a row at home, including Sunday's 8-1 defeat at the hands of Division I Cornell University (N.Y.).

Panthers fall to No. 16 Carnegie Mellon, 7-2
Panthers fall to No. 16 Carnegie Mellon, 7-2

March 08, 2009

The Chapman University men's tennis team fell below .500 with a 7-2 loss at the hands of visiting Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) on Sunday.

Yook reaches finals at West Regionals
Yook reaches finals at West Regionals

October 06, 2008

Chapman University senior Clifford Yook faced a familiar nemesis in the finals at the Wilson ITA Division III West Regionals in Claremont on Sunday.

Liz Lewis
Panthers earn top draws at Fall Regionals

October 02, 2008

Chapman University sophomore All-America selection Liz Lewis has earned the No. 1 women’s seed in the NCAA Division III Tennis Fall Regionals hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges beginning Friday.