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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State’s Jojo Murphy going around the Sharks defender with a right-handed layup on the left side of the basket in the first half against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 17. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats men’s basketball escape with the win in home opener

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 19, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats were victorious in Monday night’s home opener over the Hawaii Pacific Sharks by a score of 85-83. Vigorous performances from the former California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte drives baseline against her defender in a game against Sonoma State on Jan. 27. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Women’s basketball continues undefeated start in home opener

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // November 16, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team picked up the victory in their home opener  against Menlo College, winning 86-67 and continuing their undefeated start. The Wildcats shot 51.5% from the field...

East Bay midfielder Drew Gibbons loses his  balance while attempting to intercept Sylas Sells’ control of the ball during the first half of the game at Chico State Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Pioneers upset Wildcats in CCAA Tournament home opener

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 12, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats suffered a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Cal State East Bay Pioneers.  The Wildcats earned the honors of hosting their first round matchup of...

Sophomore Mario Giannini being awarded the west regional championship trophy after his first-place finish at the NCAA west regional on Nov. 9. Photo Courtesy of Montana State Billings

Chico State cross country sweeps NCAA West Regionals

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 11, 2024

Wildcat’s men and women’s cross country teams finished first in their respective races at the NCAA West Regional Championships Saturday.  The results can be found here. The men’s team earned...

Jordan Allred playing tight defense against the Sunbirds. Photo taken Nov. 9 by Megan Leblanc.

Women’s basketball shoots their way to an undefeated start

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // November 11, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team scooped up their second win of the season over Dominican University 75-68 bringing them to a 2-0 start to the season. The Wildcats shot the lights out the gym...

Miles Daniels driving to the cup against Seattle Pacific. Photo taken Nov. 8 by Rio Giancarlo/SPU.

Men’s basketball fall short in nail bitter against the Cougars

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // November 11, 2024

The Wildcats men’s basketball team took on the Azusa Pacific Cougars in their second game of the season falling just short 81-78.  Despite holding a one-point lead at the half, the Cougars' consistency...

Chico State Wildcats’ #21 Avery Pieri attempts a shot on goal in a game against Sonoma State Thursday, Oct. 17 at Chico State. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats women’s soccer ends season on high note with win against Stanislaus State

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // November 10, 2024

Wildcats women's soccer wrapped up the 2024-25 season on a high note with a 4-2 victory over the Stanislaus State Warriors Thursday. Wildcats senior forward Avery Pieri’s performance in her last game...

Chico State Wildcat Miles Rice (#5)  jumping in the air in an attempt to win a header in a 2-2 draw, against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats men’s soccer earns No. 3 seed, set to host playoff game Sunday

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 8, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats secured a crucial win Thursday, led by one of the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s top goal scorers, senior forward Miles Rice. Thursday’s three points earned...

Senior forward Miles Rice sneaking one past the Toros keeper to score one of his two goals of the game from the penalty spot against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.

Wildcats men’s soccer clinch CCAA playoff berth with another draw

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 7, 2024

The Wildcats clinched a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars.  There was a little deja vu for the Wildcats...

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Chico State men's basketball Coach Greg Clink looks on at a game from the sidelines.

Men’s basketball head coach retires 4 days before season opener

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 4, 2024

Chico State men’s basketball coach Greg Clink announced his retirement Monday, only four days before the team’s 2024-25 season opener in Seattle. Clink will end his 16-year career, which started...

Della Molina (left)  squeezing the pace at mid-race and Mario Giannini (right) breaking the race open in the third mile with teammates following at the CCAA Conference Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, hosted by the Sonoma State Seawolves on Oct. 25. Photo provided by Gary Towne.

Chico State cross country and head coach Gary Towne sweep the CCAA

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

For a second straight year, the Chico State Cross Country teams have swept the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference championship and head coach Gary Towne obtained another sweep of his...

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer draw even with the Pioneers in a battle for position

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

The No. 21 Wildcats earned one point toward their California Collegiate Athletic Association standings Friday evening with a 1-1 draw.  The Wildcats (10-2-4, 4-1-4 CCAA) took on the Cal State East...

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