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Sophomore Justin Briggs avoids defense and finds an open shot in a Chicos playoff matchup against Cal State San Bernardino last season in this archived image. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcats struggle for open shots in loss to San Francisco State

Wesley Harris // December 2, 2018

Chico State men's basketball labored for open gaps in Saturday’s 65-49 loss to San Francisco State. This would only be the second game of the season for the Wildcats after having their first five...

Chico State Guard Calvin Geraci (red) pulls up for the three over UCSD forward Eric Patton (white) during the second half of a game on Saturday. Photo credit: Connor Mcpherson

Chico State men’s basketball falls in long-awaited season opener

Connor Mcpherson // November 25, 2018

A series of defensive breakdowns to start the second half proved to be the Wildcats undoing in their season opener, and despite a hard fought battle, Chico lost to University of California, San Diego...

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...

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...

Junior guard Jalen McFerren shoots free throws during a Wildcats home game. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Men’s basketball remains perfect at home

Gabriel Moreno // December 10, 2016

A double-double by junior guard Jalen McFerren Dec. 9 snagged the Wildcats a 96-73 win over Humboldt State.The team's competed for the 200th time, but the 23 point win was the largest margin between them...

Junior guard Isaiah Ellis gets set in the paint and looks for a pass during a Wildcats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats win home opener

Kenta Mcafee // November 23, 2016

A barrage from behind the arc lifted the Chico State men's basketball team over Stanislaus State Nov. 22 in the Wildcats first home game.Junior guard Jalen McFerren was a reliable scorer for the Wildcats....

Junior Isaiah Ellis dunks the ball over his opponent in a game. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball loses first game

Kenta Mcafee // November 13, 2016

The Chico State men's basketball team found its first loss of the season Nov. 12 against fourth-ranked National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school Biola. The loss marked the Wildcats first...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini defends against senior guard Rob Duncan during a Wildcat scrimmage. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Briggs’ blocks lead to comeback

Gabriel Moreno // November 11, 2016

One hundred percent shooting from the field, nine rebounds and five blocks from first-year center Justin Briggs led the Wildcats to a comeback win Nov. 11 against the Concordia University Irvine Eagles. After...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini shoots in the paint during a scrimmage on the Wildcats home court. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Full Disclosure: Men’s basketball team returns strong

Jordan Jarrell // November 7, 2016

Despite the lack of veteran players, the men’s basketball team went 22-7 and made it to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and NCAA Tournament last season. The team tacked on...

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