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Fans, parents and players getting food before announcements start at the Tip-Off Social on Tuesday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Wildcat women’s basketball host annual Tip-Off Social

Ricardo Tovar // November 11, 2018

Head coach Brian Fogel's team hosted its annual Tip-Off Social that was open to the public Tuesday. Held at Bidwell Golf Course, it was a great chance for eager fans to get a look at this year's edition...

Guard Madison Wong dribbles the ball up the court in Chico States first round playoff matchup against Cal State LA. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Branham and McFerren lead Chico State basketball to first round playoff victories

Austin Schreiber // February 28, 2018

It was an exciting night for Chico State basketball, as both the men and women emerged victorious in the first round of the playoffs.The women defeated Cal State Los Angeles by a score of 78-62, and the...

Senior Haley Cremen, left, poses with her mother, Penni Cremen. Cremen was one of four seniors  honored during Saturdays Senior Night. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Women’s basketball brings home the win as seniors lead by example

Courtney Chapman // February 18, 2018

The Wildcats showed up ready to defend Aker one last time this year and did just that defeating Cal State San Marcos 74-56 in an explosive game Saturday night during Senior Night for the Wildcats. There...

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In Chico over break? Support your Wildcats basketball

Justin Couchot // December 13, 2017

As many know, Chico is a quiet, much slower paced and what some could say boring place for students between the time of Winter finals finishing and the start of Spring semester. All regular season games...

’Cats wins five consecutive games

Gabriel Moreno // November 23, 2016

The Chico State women's basketball team earned its longest winning streak since 2014 Nov. 22 with a win over Fresno Pacific University.The Wildcats dominated the first three-quarters of play, outscoring...

Sophomore forward McKena Barker searches the court for a teammate to pass the ball to. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Branham named MVP of Coslet Classic

Kenta Mcafee // November 23, 2016

A perfect record in the Carl's Jr. Coslet Classic has prepared the women's basketball team for its upcoming conference season.The team closed out Dixie State 65-55 Nov. 19 to extend its overall season...

Junior guard Whitney Branham looks for the ball after being fouled. Photo credit: George Johnston

Branham leads Chico over Western Oregon

Kenta Mcafee // November 23, 2016

Junior guard Whitney Branham led the Wildcats to a win Nov. 18 against Western Oregon.Branham scored 25 points, 11 of those were from free throws. With perfect shooting from the charity stripe and four...

Sophomore forward McKena Barker contests a shot during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team rallies against Notre Dame

Cydney Nance // November 14, 2016

The Chico State women's basketball team rallied behind the incredible play of sophomore forward Natalie Valenzuela Nov. 12 to pull off a 59-44 win against Notre Dame University.Valenzuela posted double-digit...

McKena Barker inbounds the ball during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team loses first preseason game

Cydney Nance // November 11, 2016

A double-double by junior forward Natalie Valenzuela wasn't enough to lift the Wildcats over Dominican Univerisity Nov. 11. Valenzuela had 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 33...

Women’s basketball team outscored by the Broncos

Cydney Nance // November 7, 2016

The women's basketball team was unable to overcome the offense of the Santa Clara Broncos in their second exhibition game Nov. 5 but did prove the efficiency of its bench players.Of the 68 points that...

Senior Brooke Bowen elevates to take a shot over her opponent. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Wildcats bid a farewell to lone senior

Gabriella Bermudez // March 8, 2016
Lone senior Brooke Bowen leaves a young women's basketball team behind with a strong message.
Sophomore Isaiah Ellis slams the ball during a game against Cal State East Bay in a game on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

ESPN3 comes to town to cover Wildcat basketball

Carlos Islas // February 24, 2016
ESPN3 came to town as part of the network's Division II game of the week as the 'Cats took on the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.
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