![Mens basketball celebrated their sophomores athletic careers at COD prior to their game against SSC.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MB--1200x800.jpg)
Men’s Basketball’s Sophomore Night Gets Spoiled by Bulldogs
The Chaparrals’ sophomore night celebration was halted with a 93-68 loss against the number three ranked South Suburban Community College.
![The womens basketball team celebrated Black History Month with matching t-shirts against SSC.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WB-TEAM-PIC-1200x713.jpg)
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.
![Freshman guard Greg Strong goes in for a layup to give COD two points.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MB-BRYANT-1200x800.jpg)
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.
![Sophomore guard Sierra Gibson shoots a floater to give COD two points.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WB-BRYANT-1200x800.jpg)
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.
![Men’s Basketball Falls to Lake County](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MEN-BBALL-CLC-1200x800.jpg)
Men’s Basketball Falls to Lake County
The Chaparrals fell short of a comeback against the Lancers despite cutting the lead to three points in the second half to fall to 5-3.
![CODs bench sprints towards sophomore Sarah Topps after hitting the game-winning three-pointer.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SARAH-GW-WB-1200x841.jpg)
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.
![The COD mens basketball team signals a three pointer after they scored.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/7A2E4F69-D5EE-46E8-B2D1-B2FFA8CC962E-1200x800.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Takes Win Over Aurora JV
The COD men’s basketball defeated Aurora University JV.
![Assistant coach Jordan Heberg and head coach Abigail Talley high five after the team won against Triton.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/42279055-5959-410F-B9C7-8006C932A0F0-1200x803.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Basketball Triumphs over Triton
The COD women’s basketball team came out with a 76-57 win against Triton College.
![Freshman forward Alecio Bonner tips off the ball towards his teammate.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CF734F14-7609-4CE2-B823-4AEB2927F693-1200x800.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Wins First Home Game
Chaparral men's basketball team defeated Judson University JV 88-53.
![Photo provided by COD Athletics](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Coach-of-the-week-73.png)
Coach of the Week: Abby Talley
An exclusive interview with Abby Talley whose winning first season and being named coach of the year earned her a spot as Coach of the Week.
![photo provided by COD Athletics](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Athlete-of-the-week-221.png)
Athlete of the week: Matt Elliott
An exclusive interview with Matt Elliott, whose national ranking in blocked shots earned him the spot of athlete of the week.
![Photo provided by COD Athletic Department](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Athlete-of-the-week-214.png)
Athlete of the Week Katlyn Allen
An exclusive interview with Katlyn Allen whose hard work returning from a major injury earned her the spot of athlete of the week.