2022-23 Women's Lacrosse News

Team photo of the women's lacrosse team
Women's lacrosse again earns academic honors from IWLCA

July 26, 2023

The Chapman University women’s lacrosse team along with five individuals earned academic distinction from the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. The Panthers were named an Academic Honor Squad with five upperclassmen earning a spot on the Academic Honor Roll.

Chapman University logo and SCIAC logo
Every team over a 3.2, 270 recognized as SCIAC All-Academic

July 19, 2023

The SCIAC recognized 270 Chapman University student-athletes on its annual All-Academic list. Collectively, Panther student-athletes raised the bar for academic achievement as every team achieved a 3.2 team GPA or better.

Medical Eligibility virtual informational session.
Medical Eligibility Virtual Info Session #2

July 12, 2023

Questions about medical eligibility for 2023-24? Please join Director of Sports Medicine Pam Gibbons for virtual informational session on Wednesday, July 12 at 4pm.

Jessica Ricketts high fives teammates as she is introduced.
Ricketts earns All-Region nod

May 17, 2023

Senior Jessica Ricketts was named an All-Region Second Team selection by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association on Wednesday. She ended her career with a record-breaking season in 2023.

The 2nd Annual Student-Athlete Awards are set for May 8. Here are the nominees.
2022-23 award-winners announced at Second Annual Student-Athlete Awards

May 10, 2023

Chapman Athletics and the Chapman Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the Second Annual Student-Athlete Awards with 21 team and individual awards handed out to honor on and off field achievements.

Annika Carlson shoots around a defender to a score a goal.
Women's lacrosse falls in semifinals at CMS

May 03, 2023

The Chapman University women’s lacrosse team fell 22-5 to second-seeded Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the semifinal round of the SCIAC Postseason Tournament. The Panthers’ season comes to an end with an 11-6 overall record.

The five All-SCIAC selections
Five Panthers earn All-SCIAC honors

May 02, 2023

The Chapman University women’s lacrosse team earned five All-SCIAC selections after a third place finish to end the regular season. Jessica Ricketts, Annika Carlson, Liv Huntley-Robertson and Sophia Bitis all earned their first career selections for the Panthers while Sophie Pelton earned an All-SCIAC honor for the second consecutive year.

Sophia Bitis raises her hands in celebration of a goal scored.
Women's Lacrosse SCIAC Semifinal: 5 Things To Know

May 02, 2023

For the second year in a row, the Chapman University women’s lacrosse team will head into the SCIAC Postseason Tournament as the No. 3 seed and face second-seeded Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

Jessica Ricketts high fives teammates as she is introduced as a starter.
Women's lacrosse wins regular season finale

April 29, 2023

The Chapman University women’s lacrosse team defeated Whittier 10-8 on Saturday to wrap up the regular season on a winning note. Jessica Ricketts broke the all-time draw controls record for Chapman while also scoring three goals.

Sophia Bitis runs behind the goal and looks to pass to a teammate.
Bitis breaks assists record in shutout victory over Cal Lutheran

April 19, 2023

Sophia Bitis highlighted a dominant 23-0 victory for the Chapman University women’s lacrosse team with her record-breaking 25th assist of the season. The Panthers rolled to their ninth victory of the season.

Liv Huntley-Robertson playing lacrosse and passing the ball.
Huntley-Robertson awarded SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week

April 11, 2023

Freshman Liv Huntley-Robertson was honored as the SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week after helping the Panthers to a pair of SCIAC wins last week.

Several lacrosse players huddle together after scoring a goal.
Women's lacrosse routs Redlands

April 08, 2023

The Chapman University women’s lacrosse team dominated early and cruised to a 19-5 win over visiting Redlands on Saturday. The Panthers were dominant on the defensive end, allowing just three shots in the first half.

Liv Huntley-Robertson passes the ball to a lacrosse teammate.
Women's lacrosse drops SCIAC match to CMS

March 29, 2023

The Chapman University women’s lacrosse team fell 17-10 to visiting Claremont-Mudd-Scripps as the Panthers returned to SCIAC play.

Sophia Licitra runs with the ball in her lacrosse stick.
Licitra garners second SCIAC weekly honor

March 28, 2023

For the second time this season, Sophia Licitra was selected as the SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week. Licitra helped the Panthers to a 1-1 record during their trip to Oregon over spring break.

Mei-Lani Ferreira holds out her stick and talks to teammates on defense.
Ferreira honored as Offensive Athlete of the Week

March 20, 2023

Mei-Lani Ferreira has been selected as the SCIAC Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Panthers to a pair of wins.

Mei-Lani Ferreira takes a shot at the lacrosse goal.
Women's lacrosse wins big over Lake Forest

March 13, 2023

Five goals from Mei-Lani Ferreira and a second half shutout led the Chapman University women’s lacrosse team to a 21-4 victory over visiting Lake Forest. Annika Carlson also contribute four goals in the win.