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Chico State athletic director Anita Barker led the department to sixth place in the Learfield Sports Directors Cup Standings. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Chico State athletics place 6th in Directors’ Cup

Emerson Keenan // September 9, 2014
10 Chico State teams made it to NCAA berths in 2013-2014, earning the 'Cats a top-10 place out of 246 Division II schools in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup.
Former Chico State decathlete J Patrick Smith, left, stands with training partners John Brunk, middle, and Theodore Elsenbaumer, right. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Alumnus named Male Athlete of the Year

Kevin Lucena // September 8, 2014
Former Chico State decathlete J Patrick Smith was named the 2014 Chico State Male Athlete of the Year.
Chico State junior soccer player Justin Walmsley scored the Wildcats only goal in a 1-1 tie to Seattle Pacific on Saturday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s soccer ties Seattle Pacific in OT

Emerson Keenan // September 7, 2014
The Chico State men's soccer team tied Seattle Pacific 1-1 in overtime on Saturday.
Chico State wakeboarder Colton Duncan sails through the air and over the wake in practice. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Wakeboarding team readies for upcoming season

Lars Gustafson // September 7, 2014
The Chico State wakeboarding team is recruiting and training to get a shot at another national championship.
Sophomore Torey Thompson led the Wildcats to their first win of the season on Saturday. Thompson had 34 assists on the day. Photo credit: Dan Riedel

Wildcats volleyball picks up first win of season

Nick Reddy // September 7, 2014
The Chico State volleyball won its first game of the year, 3-0 over Western Oregon in the Seattle Pacific tournament
Chico State soccer player Courtney Sharrah battles with a teammate in practice. The Wildcats fell 2-0 to Cal Baptist on Saturday. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Women’s soccer falls to Cal Baptist

Angelo Boscacci // September 7, 2014
After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats gave up a pair of goals near the end of the game and fell to Cal Baptist on Saturday.
Sophomore setter Torey Thompson had 28 assists in Chico States loss to Dixie State on Thursday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Wildcat volleyball loses in straight sets to Dixie State

Nick Reddy // September 5, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team fell to Dixie State 3-0 on Thursday night in the Seattle Pacific tournament.
Chico State junior volleyball player Shannon Boling led the Wildcat attack in their first game of the year Thursday night. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Volleyball falls in three sets to start season

benjamin marquez // September 5, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team opened the season with a loss to Seattle Pacific on Thursday.
Chico State freshman soccer player Patrick Lee had a pair of assists in the teams 3-0 win over Dominican University to open the season Thursday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s soccer wins home, season opener

Jose Olivar // September 4, 2014
The Chico State men's soccer team won its home and season opener against Dominican University, 3-0 on Thursday night.
Katie Woodrum (left) and Katie Brown (right)  match up in practice. The womens soccer team played to a 1-1 tie to Dixie State on Thursday. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Lightning stalls womens’ soccer season opener

Ryan Grady // September 4, 2014
The Chico State women's soccer team opened its season with a 1-1 tie to Dixie State in a game shortened by lightning.
Former Chico State ace and current Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball player Nick Baker. Photo courtesy Nick Baker

Former Wildcat ace impresses in the minors

Jose Olivar // September 3, 2014
A look at former Chico State pitcher Nick Baker continuing his success in the minor league and his incredible run of 28 innings with no walks.

A history of Willie the WildCat

Nicholas Woodard // September 2, 2014
Recently, Chico State unveiled the logo for the new-look Willie the Wildcat. The Orion took the opportunity to document the history behind the mascot.
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