Category: Athletics

Chowan’s Defense Shines: Hawks Rise to No. 7 in Rankings

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – After holding the No. 8 spot for the past two weeks, the Hawks women’s basketball team climbed to No. 7 in the D2CSC Women’s Basketball Poll for Week 12. Chowan boasts a 15-2 overall record and sits at 12-2 in Conference Carolinas. CU is setting the defensive standard in NCAA Division II, […]

Calliope James Named Conference Carolinas Softball Player of the Week

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Calliope James of the Chowan University softball team has been named the Conference Carolinas Softball Player of the Week, recognizing her performance over the past week. This week, James was on fire at the plate, going 7-for-10 with a .700 batting average. Among her seven hits, the sophomore launched a home run against Elizabeth […]

Retired Chowan University Vice President for Athletics, Dennis Helsel, Lived Life Loud

HARRISBURG, P.A. – Dennis Helsel, former Chowan University Vice President for Athletics,  passed away on January 16th, 2025 at the tender age of 77. In his passing he was surrounded by those who loved him the most and whom he loved the most. Dennis lived a full, vibrant, and loud life. It was a life […]

CU Men’s Basketball Team Climbs to No. 9 in D2CSC Regional Poll

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The CU men’s basketball team continues to make waves in the D2CSC regional poll, climbing to the No. 9 spot this week after holding the No. 10 position last week. The Hawks hold a solid 9-5 overall record and are 6-2 in Conference Carolinas action. The D2CSC (Division II Collegiate Sports Communications) […]

Brown and Savage Take Home Player of the Week Honors for the Hawks

Yasmine Brown and Nyeisha Savage of Chowan Women’s Basketball have been honored as the Conference Carolinas Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week. Yasmine Brown, named Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Week, had a career-high 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a steal. She also went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line and hit the […]

Dedicated Chowan University Hall of Famer, Ben Rich, Succumbs over Weekend

NEWPORT NEWS, V.A. – Longtime Chowan University “Jim Garrison” Sports Hall of Fame member, Ben Rich, lost his earthly battle on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Rich was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987 after a standout football career during the 1950’s at Chowan. Rich was inducted into the Chowan University “Jim Garrison” Sports […]

Chowan Women’s Basketball Ranked 10th in D2CSC Poll, Looking to Extend Perfect Start

The Chowan University women’s basketball team was ranked 10th in this week’s D2CSC Women’s Basketball Regional Poll, which was announced on Wednesday. The D2CSC (Division II Collegiate Sports Communications) is an organization that recognizes and ranks the top athletes across NCAA Division II Sports.  The Hawks are rolling with their best start to a season […]

Daylan Askew Named Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Week After Clutch Performance

Daylan Askew of Chowan men’s basketball earned himself Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Week honors after Saturday’s big win against Emmanuel.  Askew was on fire, dropping 32 points and pulling down six rebounds to help lead the Hawks to a clutch conference win. Askew hit the game winning shot with just over a second to […]

CU Women’s Basketball Ranked 10th in Latest D2CSC Regional Poll

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The CU women’s basketball team earned a spot in the top 10, securing 10th place in this week’s D2CSC Women’s Basketball Regional Poll, announced on Wednesday.  The D2CSC (Division II Collegiate Sports Communications) is an organization that recognizes and ranks the top athletes across NCAA Division II Sports.  The Hawks are off […]