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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Couldn’t Catch Up Against Cavaliers

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Couldn’t Catch Up Against Cavaliers

COD struggled to find offensive consistency against Kankakee Community College.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
February 1, 2024
Freshman guard Greg Strong goes in for a layup to give COD two points.

Men’s Basketball Falls Short of Sudden Comeback Against Bryant & Stratton

Despite falling behind by a game-high 26 points, the Chaparrals managed to cut the deficit to four points late in the second half but fell short due to a late turnover.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
January 29, 2024
Sophomore guard Sierra Gibson shoots a floater to give COD two points.

Women’s Basketball Falls Against Short-Handed Bryant & Stratton

After giving up a 14-2 run early in the second quarter, the Chaparrals struggled to complete a comeback to fall 92-66.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
January 29, 2024
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Athlete of the Week: Savannah Anderson

An exclusive interview with Savannah Anderson whose performance on the women’s basketball team earned her a spot for Athlete of the Week.
Lily Goodfellow, Sports Writer
January 29, 2024
COD Men’s Basketball Wins Over Wilbur Wright with Strong Offense

COD Men’s Basketball Wins Over Wilbur Wright with Strong Offense

The Chaparrals held control throughout the whole game, beating the Rams by 27 points.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 25, 2024
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Claims Victory Over Rams on Sophomore Day

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Claims Victory Over Rams on Sophomore Day

COD recognized four sophomore players and got a win in front of a full crowd.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 25, 2024
Gibson Scores Most Points in 24 Years Despite Heartbreaking Loss to Elmhurst

Gibson Scores Most Points in 24 Years Despite Heartbreaking Loss to Elmhurst

The Chaparrals kept pushing to take the lead from the Bluejays but their offensive efforts fell just short.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 18, 2024
COD Men’s Basketball Keeps Tigers at Bay

COD Men’s Basketball Keeps Tigers at Bay

The Chaparrals played a close second half against Olivet Nazarene University before claiming victory.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 18, 2024
COD Men’s Basketball Loses to Olive-Harvey

COD Men’s Basketball Loses to Olive-Harvey

The Chaparrals couldn't catch up to the Panthers late in the second period.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 15, 2024
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Defeated by Panthers After Passive Fourth Quarter

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Defeated by Panthers After Passive Fourth Quarter

After dominating through the first three quarters, COD couldn’t finish out strong against Olive-Harvey.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 15, 2024
Chaparral Men’s Basketball Rises Above WolfPack

Chaparral Men’s Basketball Rises Above WolfPack

COD took down Madison College in their first meeting of the season.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 6, 2024
COD Women’s Basketball Shuts Down Madison

COD Women’s Basketball Shuts Down Madison

The Chaparrals beat the Wolves with good ball movement on both sides of the court to win their first game of the new year.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 6, 2024
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