https://www.chapmanathletics.com en-us https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130412ivcsjp It wasn’t the basketball program that sold junior guard Kimi Takaoka on Chapman when she made her final decision on where to go to school – it was the ability to play basketball and study athletic training that sealed the deal. What Division III Chapman had to offer in terms of major and competitive athletics equaled the perfect fit. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130412ivcsjp https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130301sgvrmr In its first full year as a member of the SCIAC, the Chapman University women’s basketball team had three players earn All-SCIAC recognition. The Panthers’ 21-6 season netted them two of the top three SCIAC honors while their three recognitions were tied for the most in the conference. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130301sgvrmr https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130224owiaxk The top-seeded Cal Lutheran University women’s basketball team defeated visiting Chapman University 59-54 at the Gilbert Arena to claim the championship in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament Final on Saturday night. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130224owiaxk https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130222fju5qz Trailing by 11 points at halftime, the Chapman University women’s basketball team made an improbable comeback to beat the University of Redlands, 64-62 in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament Semifinal at the Hutton Sports Center on Thursday night. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130222fju5qz https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0033 Coach Jue's postgame interview following Chapman's 64-62 win at home over Redlands in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament semifinals. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0033 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0034 Anne Yoshimura's postgame interview following Chapman's 64-62 come-from-behind win over Redlands in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament semifinal game on Thursday night. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0034 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130219vji2pn Junior Chapman University guard Kimi Takaoka has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Division III basketball third team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Tuesday. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130219vji2pn https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/2013021803fkld On the strength of an eight-game conference winning streak, the Chapman University women’s basketball team has secured the No. 2 seed in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament and will host the University of Redlands in a first round game on Thursday night at the Hutton Sports Center. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/2013021803fkld https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201302095czuf6 In its last regular season home game, the Chapman University women’s basketball team defeated Whittier, 81-55 on Saturday night at the Hutton Sports Center. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201302095czuf6 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0029 Graduating seniors Emily McCoy and Anne Yoshimura postgame interview following the Panthers' 'Senior Night' win over Whittier, clinching a berth in the SCIAC postseason tournament. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0029 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/2013020892v6y5 With postseason basketball on the horizon, the Chapman University women’s basketball team got a crucial win, defeating Pomona-Pitzer, 64-49 on Thursday night at the Hutton Sports Center. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/2013020892v6y5 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130203hwga9p In a game dripping with SCIAC Tournament implications, the Chapman University women’s basketball team remained red-hot, defeating visiting University of La Verne 89-77 at Hutton Center on Saturday night, leapfrogging the Leopards into fourth place in the conference standings. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130203hwga9p https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201302013waslo In recognition of her excellent performance both on and off the court, Chapman University junior G Kimi Takaoka has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District VIII Women's Basketball team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201302013waslo https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130201lic2dn In a game that featured a combined 54 fouls, the Chapman University women's basketball team was forced to use its entire bench to defeat visiting Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 82-66 on Thursday night. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130201lic2dn https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130125z1li4t A strong first half proved to be enough for the Chapman University women’s basketball team Thursday night, as the Panthers defeated the visiting Caltech 71-49 in SCIAC play at the Hutton Sports Center. It was a team effort for the Panthers as 12 players contributed at least two points. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130125z1li4t https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130118ejk6km Approaching the halfway mark of the conference schedule, the Chapman University women’s basketball team earned a much-needed 71-58 victory over visiting University of Redlands at the Hutton Sports Center on Thursday night. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130118ejk6km https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0013.flv Watch Anne Yoshimura's postgame interview after the Panthers 71-58 win over Redlands. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0013.flv https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201301029xcnxc Chapman University women’s basketball head coach Carol Jue earned career win No. 200 in the Panthers’ 76-51 win over Marian University (Wis.) at the Currier Gym on the campus of the University of Redlands on Friday night. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201301029xcnxc https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121219ztuko3 The Chapman University women’s basketball team forced 24 turnovers in defeating Trinity University 73-68 in a non-conference game at the Hutton Sports Center on Wednesday afternoon. The win marks Panthers head coach Carol Jue’s 199th career win as a Division III head coach. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121219ztuko3 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121215xms4sc What seemed like the Cal Lutheran women’s basketball team’s game to win, shifted in the final two minutes as Chapman University staged a comeback led by freshman F Sandra Gao. The Panthers scored 13 points in the final three minutes to defeat the visiting Regals 75-71 on Saturday afternoon at the Hutton Center. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121215xms4sc https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0006.flv Watch Coach Jue's postgame interview following the Panthers come-from-behind win over Cal Lutheran on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/videos/VIDEO0006.flv https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121211xgkka5 The Chapman University women’s basketball team added another weekly conference honor to its mantle on Tuesday as freshman F Sandra Gao was named SCIAC Female Athlete of the Week. The rookie post set a career-high with 25 points in the Panthers' 81-60 win on the road at Whittier College last Wednesday, the Panthers only game of the week. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121211xgkka5 https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121202so7zpk Despite its unbeaten start to the season, the Chapman University women’s basketball team was reminded on Saturday night that the road to the SCIAC championship goes through Occidental College. The visiting Tigers continued their recent reign over the Panthers beating them for the fifth straight time 68-59 in Chapman’s Hutton Center debut. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121202so7zpk https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201211273jtc9o One week after teammate Kimi Takaoka earned the award, Chapman University senior women’s basketball player Emily McCoy has been named SCIAC Female Athlete of the Week. McCoy led the Panthers to a pair of wins at the Posada Royale Tournament in Thousand Oaks and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/201211273jtc9o https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/2012112616ifwt The Chapman University women’s basketball team spent its holiday weekend taking down Division III preseason No. 2-ranked George Fox University (Ore.) 56-46 and then beat Carleton College (Minn.) 82-71 to go undefeated at the Posada Royale Tournament hosted by Cal Lutheran on Friday and Saturday. The Panthers are 4-0 to begin the season for the first time since 2003. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/2012112616ifwt https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121120kds6al After leading the Chapman University women’s basketball team to a pair of wins at the Redlands Tip-Off Classic over the weekend, junior G Kimi Takaoka has been named SCIAC Female Athlete of the Week. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121120kds6al https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121119ti87wq The Chapman University women’s basketball team began the new season on the right foot, winning a pair of games at the Redlands Tip-Off Classic over the weekend. The Panthers defeated Hardin-Simmons University (Texas) 70-58 on Friday night before handling NAIA opponent UC Merced 78-63 on Saturday. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121119ti87wq https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121114zr2k36 Often times as interns in the business world or as an inexperienced team in the athletics arena, student-athletes are often told that one of the best ways to develop a skill-set and learn quickly is to take on an overwhelming task and jump right in. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20121114zr2k36