Skip to Main Content
College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

The women's basketball team celebrated Black History Month with matching t-shirts against SSC.

Electric Second Half Allows Women’s Basketball to Cruise To Victory

After struggling to find its offensive rhythm in the first half, the Chaparrals came out strong in the second half to win 76-39 against South Suburban.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
February 19, 2024
COD Women’s Basketball Honors Breast Cancer Survivors Undeterred by Loss Against Joliet

COD Women’s Basketball Honors Breast Cancer Survivors Undeterred by Loss Against Joliet

The Chaparrals fell just short after taking the Wolves to double overtime.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
February 3, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Oakton

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Oakton

Although COD played a strong defensive game, their offense couldn’t carry them to victory.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
December 28, 2023
COD Women’s Basketball Falls to McHenry

COD Women’s Basketball Falls to McHenry

The Chaparrals couldn’t capitalize on their consistent rebounds to catch up to the Scots.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
December 16, 2023
COD Basketball Flies into Division II

COD Basketball Flies into Division II

After triumphant seasons from both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, coaches and players speak on how moving up to Division II will shape this season.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
December 11, 2023
COD's bench sprints towards sophomore Sarah Topps after hitting the game-winning three-pointer.

Women’s Basketball Buzzer-Beater Thriller Leads to Win Over Lake County

The Chaparrals avoided a loss after Sarah Topps scored a spectacular three-point game winner to secure a 45-43 win over the Lancers.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
December 11, 2023
Load More Stories