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Chico State basketball guard and forward Corey Silverstrom plans to continue his basketball career in either Spain or Germany following his time with the Armenian national team. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

From Chico to Eurasia: Silverstrom continuing basketball career with Armenian national team

Courtney Chapman and Kate Angeles // May 8, 2018

This man has represented Chico State as number 33 on the court for the past four years, received multiple California Collegiate Athletic Association awards and is now on the road to a professional basketball...

Jalen McFerren, Chico State basketball player, poses in the Warrior I stance. The Warrior I stance strengthens feet, hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus and builds core power. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Yoga proving to be the newest hit for Chico State athletics

Courtney Chapman // March 14, 2018

“When I was a freshman, I remember thinking, ‘What the heck am I doing?’ I didn’t understand why we were doing yoga,” said Corey Silverstrom, one of Chico State men's basketball...

Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Seven Wildcats receive All-CCAA honors as regular season comes to a close

Andrew Baumgartner // March 3, 2018

The Chico State men's and women's basketball players were awarded with All-CCAA honors for the season as the regular season came to a conclusion.On the men's side of the ball, Isaiah Ellis, Jalen McFerren,...

Whitney Branham, McKena Barker, Jo Paine and Shay Stark huddle up in a matchup against UC San Diego Photo credit: Kate Angeles

With sweep of Seawolves, both men and women bring playoff basketball to Acker Gym in Chico

Courtney Chapman // February 24, 2018

The Sonoma State Seawolves were no match for our Wildcats this weekend with losses of 75-68 against the women and 65-62 against the men. Seniors Whitney Branham and Kayla Taylor were putting work in on...

Justin Briggs (25) slams home a dunk in Satudays matchup against Cal State San Marcos. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Wildcat men win on memorable Senior Night at Acker Gym

Courtney Chapman // February 18, 2018

The Wildcats were victorious 71-63 against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars at home Saturday night for Senior Night. Corey Silverstrom, Jalen McFerren, and Isaiah Ellis all played their final home game...

Wildcat of the Week, Kayla Taylor (30), forces a shot against her opponent and gets fouled. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Men’s basketball team outlasts Tritons, women’s team falls short of upset

Noah Enns // February 16, 2018

The Wildcats split victories Thursday night as the men’s basketball team came away with a win by a score of 66-56 in a tough battle against the UC San Diego Tritons. Despite a strong showing, the women’s...

Wildcats Corey Silverstrom matches up against a Cal State East Bay defender. Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Wildcats men continue hot streak, women snap losing streak against East Bay

Courtney Chapman // February 4, 2018

The Wildcats came to play against Cal State East Bay Saturday night winning the women's game 70-64 and the men following suite with a 70-59 victory . The women's team came out on top against Cal State...

Wildcats guard Corey Silverstrom Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Wildcat of the week – Corey Silverstrom

Courtney Chapman // January 23, 2018

Corey Silverstrom is a senior guard on Chico State's mens basketball team. Going into his final season with the Wildcats, Silverstrom has been explosive on the court on the offensive and defensive sides...

Wildcats Isaiah Ellis Drives past Cal Poly Pomona defenders Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Amongst waves, Wildcats finish break strong

Justin Couchot // January 21, 2018

The Wildcat men went 6-3 over the five-week stretch of winter break at Chico State that went from Dec. 16-Jan. 21, bringing them to 21-5 overall and 9-4 in conference. After three straight wins, the...

Players listen in as coach Greg Clink leads the huddle of a timeout. Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Wildcats roll over Jacks

Austin Schreiber // January 21, 2018

The Chico State men’s basketball team cruised over Humboldt State on Saturday night, winning 74-36. Although there was a huge crowd at Acker Gym, there was little to no competition in the game, as...

Mcferren dribbles down the court, looking to make a play for his team. - Photo courtesy of Jalen Mcferren

‘Cats dominate the Warriors at home

Patrick Pace // November 28, 2017

The Chico State men's basketball team won their first California Collegiate Athletic Association game of the season against Stanislaus State by a score of 73-59. The Wildcats controlled the game from start-to-finish....

Isaiah Ellis had a season-high 22 points to lead the Wildcats past the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. Photo credit: Andy Wilhelm

Wildcats defeat Lumberjacks 77-67

Terren Pouncy // November 19, 2017

Despite the stigma of Humboldt State being difficult to play against and their incredibly loud arena, the Chico State Wildcats defeated the Lumberjacks by 10 points. The final score was 77-67. With Saturday’s...

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