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Abigail Chapman

Daily Universe Sports Writer
Email: achapm45@byu.edu

Abigail Chapman is a sports media journalist currently attending Brigham Young University. She has done outstanding work with the BYU Intramural Sports program for three years as a referee, and now currently as a Program Coordinator. She has also worked for the Manteca California Parks and Recreation Services as a youth sports coach and official, inspiring children to pursue their love of sports and learn the value of teamwork.

Additionally, through her positions as captain of both her high school varsity basketball and track and field teams, as well as her number one ranking as middle blocker for her varsity volleyball team, she has helped her teammates bring well-deserved attention and support to their efforts in representing their school in a positive light within the local sports news section. She continues to develop her love of writing through following BYU’s sports teams and loves to push herself athletically every day. In her free time if she is not playing sports, Abigail loves to draw, read, and watch movies with her twin sister Alex.

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BYU women's volleyball sweeps Colorado in 3 sets

Abigail Chapman
By Abigail Chapman
November 06, 2026 10:23 AM
The No. 8 BYU women's volleyball team defeated No. 25 Colorado Thursday night with a win in three sets (25-18, 28-26, 25-21).
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BYU swim and dive claims three Big 12 weekly awards

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By Abigail Chapman
October 27, 2026 04:35 PM
This past week BYU swim and dive swept the floor in the Big 12 conference, claiming three of the six weekly awards given to collegiate swim and dive athletes stemming from their victory over UC Santa Barbara on Oct 16.
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No. 11 BYU women’s volleyball earns 4-set victory over No. 25 Colorado

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By Abigail Chapman
October 22, 2026 11:12 PM
Thursday night the No. 11 BYU Cougars faced off against No. 25 Colorado Buffaloes, battling it out to four sets with the Cougars losing their first set in a game since they played against Pitt on Sept. 9.
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Gianna Mares leads BYU softball to 10-2 exhibition win against UVU

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By Abigail Chapman
October 15, 2026 11:37 AM
BYU softball dominated Utah Valley University 10-2 in an exhibition game Wednesday night at Miller Park.
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With support of her dad, Kelli Jo Burgess is helping boost BYU women's volleyball

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By Abigail Chapman
October 08, 2026 11:33 AM
BYU women’s volleyball has started the season on a rampage this year, with a 10-1 record led by middle blocker Kelli Jo Burgess.
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Banz, Walker land 1st career top-5 finishes for BYU at Red Raider Invitational

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By Abigail Chapman
September 30, 2026 02:58 PM
Last week, the BYU women's golf team dominated at the Texas Tech Red Raider Invitational, headed by freshman Kate Walker and senior Whitney Banz, who both had their first top-five finishes in women’s golf at BYU.
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ROC student section pushes No. 22 BYU women's volleyball to win over No. 17 Baylor

Abigail Chapman
By Abigail Chapman
September 26, 2026 07:16 PM
Friday night was filled with surprises when No. 22 BYU women's volleyball matched up against No. 17 Baylor and won in a grueling five sets, with BYU’s student section bringing energy to the Smith Fieldhouse that the Bears could not keep up with.
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BYU diver Brooklyn Goeckeritz eager for new team, new coach, this season

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By Abigail Chapman
September 18, 2026 12:33 PM
With the 2026-27 BYU swim and dive season approaching, the Cougars find an unexpected twist with the introduction of a new coach and several new teammates to their roster.
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BYU women's volleyball sweeps UVU, led by Hardy, Po'uha

Abigail Chapman
By Abigail Chapman
September 16, 2026 10:09 AM
The BYU women's volleyball team came in hungry on Wednesday night at the Smith Fieldhouse against UVU, dominating the match in three sets (25-11, 25-9, 25-16) with middle blocker Brooke Hardy and libero Lulu Po’uha carrying the team to victory.
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