ORANGE, Calif. — The Chapman University swim and dive program started off the 2026-27 season with a bang at the Redlands Pentathlon. Panther newcomers including Julien Fang, Kayla Rust and Ella Baker. Returners Cooper Na. Cora Buelow and Trent Calloway also left their mark. 

On the men's side, Na returns for his sophomore campaign after making multiple appearances in SCIAC A-Final races in 2026. He scored the most points for the Panthers with 54 in total. He got first in the 100 yard freestyle going a 46.93 and third in the 100 yard individual medley going a 54.49. That time was a new personal best. 

Senior leader Trent Calloway, who has seen massive success at SCIACs the last two years, was back dominating. He placed first in 100 yard butterfly going a 51.22 and second in the 100 yard freestyle going a 47.20. Newcomer Fang joined in placing third in the 100 yard breaststroke going a 59.15 and five in the 100 yard freestyle going a 48.41. He scored the second most points for the Panthers in his debut meet. 

On the women's side, junior Cora Buelow led the way with the most points scored. She placed third in the 100 yard backstroke going a 1:00.59. She also finished top 10 in the 100 yard butterfly and the 100 yard individual medley. 

First years Ella Baker and Kayla Rust came out firing in their college debuts. Rust finished top five in the 100 butterfly and 100 individual medley. She also put away the second most points for the Panthers overall. Baker placed third in the 100 freestyle going a 55.36. She and four other teammates finished in the top 10 in a field against all Division II swimmers. 

The diving program did not compete, but will make their season debut in an exhibition meet against Mt. Sac on October 17 at the Allred Olympic Pool. Newly minted Interim Head Coach Jason Willman also made his head coaching debut after taking over the program in August 2026.