2021-22 Women's Soccer News

Chapman women's soccer team huddles before a game.
Women's soccer earns Team Academic Award

July 28, 2022

The Chapman University women’s soccer team earned the College Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches for continued success in the classroom.

Chapman University logo and SCIAC logo
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.

Jessie Roux runs towards the ball while Kelsey Bland on the other side of the image saves a ball going into the goal.
Bland honored as Scholar All-American, Roux Scholar All-Region

December 20, 2021

Seniors Kelsey Bland and Jessi Roux added another prestigious award to their seasons as the United Soccer Coaches announced its Scholar All-Region and Scholar All-America teams. Bland was selected as a Second Team Scholar All-America goalkeeper while Roux was one of the midfielders on the Scholar All-West Region team.

Three pictures of Jessi Roux, Riley Pidgeon, and Kelsey Bland playing soccer.
Senior trio earns All-Region honors

November 30, 2021

For the first time since 2012, the Chapman University women’s soccer team had multiple All-Region selections from the United Soccer Coaches. Chapman had three players awarded on the All-West Region team.

Chapman women's soccer player kicks soccer ball downfield
SCIAC Tournament: 5 things to know

November 04, 2021

No. three-seeded Chapman University hits the road to face the No. two-seeded Cal Lutheran Regals in the SCIAC Tournament Semifinals.

Rory Biles kicks the soccer ball in the air
Women's soccer falls to Regals in SCIAC Semifinal

November 04, 2021

The Chapman women’s soccer team fell 4-1 to the Cal Lutheran Regals in the SCIAC Tournament Semifinal match. Rory Biles scored the lone goal of the game for the Panthers.

Individual action photos of four soccer players.
Four honored as All-SCIAC, Roux also wins Award of Distinction

November 03, 2021

The Chapman University women’s soccer team landed four selections on the All-SCIAC team with senior Jessi Roux also being honored with the SCIAC Award of Distinction. Roux was also a Second Team selection along with fellow senior Cate Combi while seniors Riley Pidgeon and Kelsey Bland earn spots on the First Team.

Riley Pidgeon chases the soccer ball.
Pidgeon earns third SCIAC weekly honors

November 01, 2021

Senior Riley Pidgeon earned SCIAC weekly honors for the third time this season. She secured the two goals that led the Panther women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas on Saturday, her Senior Night.  

The women's soccer 2021 seniors pose for a group photo.
Women's soccer bests CMS, securing third in the SCIAC

October 30, 2021

The Chapman women’s soccer team defeated the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas 2-1 in an overtime battle. The Panthers secured third in the SCIAC with the win, advancing to the SCIAC Tournament. The Panthers celebrated their 2021 graduating seniors prior to the match.

Anna Montemor dribbles a soccer ball by a defender.
Women's soccer defeats La Verne 3-0

October 23, 2021

The Chapman University women’s soccer team shutout La Verne for a 3-0 win to clinch a spot in the 2021 SCIAC Postseason Tournament. Senior Anna Montemor had a goal and an assist for the Panthers (8-4-2, 6-4-1).

Kelsey Bland (Photo by Larry Newman)
Bland earns SCIAC honors second week in a row

October 18, 2021

Senior women’s soccer player Kelsey Bland earned SCIAC weekly honors after tallying 11 more saves this past week in a 3-0 victory over Redlands and a 2-0 loss to Pomona-Pitzer.

Women's soccer groups up before game
Women's soccer falls to Sagehens at home

October 16, 2021

Chapman women’s soccer fell to Pomona-Pitzer 2-0 on Wilson Field in their second matchup of the 2021 season.

Erin Wilbanks kicks the ball
Women's soccer holds Bulldogs scoreless at home

October 13, 2021

The Chapman women’s soccer team shutout the Redlands Bulldogs 3-0 on Wilson Field, the Panthers are now 5-2-1 in the SCIAC.

Riley Pidgeon celebrates a goal scored.
Pidgeon and Bland earn SCIAC Athlete of the Week honors

October 11, 2021

Women’s soccer senior Riley Pidgeon and classmate Kelsey Bland earned SCIAC Athlete of the Week honors after an action packed week. The Panthers secured a 5-0 victory over Caltech on Wednesday and a 2-1 victory over Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday.

A group of players celebrate Riley Pidgeon's goal.
Pidgeon's hat trick leads Chapman over Caltech

October 06, 2021

Senior Riley Pidgeon scored her first career hat trick in leading the Chapman University women’s soccer team to a 5-0 defeat of Caltech on Wednesday. Chapman allowed just two shots from Caltech to move to 5-2-2 overall and 3-2-1 in the SCIAC.

Riley Pidgeon chases after the ball
Pidgeon named SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week

September 27, 2021

Senior Riley Pidgeon leads the Chapman women’s soccer team with four goals on the season. She found the back of the net in both matches this week earning her SCIAC Athlete of the Week honors.