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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Wildcats won Saturday’s doubleheader against Toros with offensive spark and extra-inning comeback. Photo taken on Mar. 7 by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats walk it off to split series with Dominguez Hills

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 13, 2025

Chico State softball team returned home to face the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros in a challenging series, with two games being determined in extra innings.  Game 1 After losing her last two starts,...

Rain flooded the tarp on the softball field after a thunderstorm. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Baseball and softball update weekend schedule due to weather

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025

Due to inclement weather, Chico State’s baseball and softball teams have updated their weekend schedules. The softball team, facing CCAA rival Cal Poly Humboldt, will now play their first doubleheader...

Forward Makenzi Laporte jumps in excitement as Chico scores points against San Marcos State Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chico State.

Chico State women’s basketball seeks revenge against Broncos in NCAA DII Tournament opener

Lukas Mann and Jonathan (J.J.) Fain
March 13, 2025

The Wildcats get their shot at revenge Friday night when they’ll take on the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in the first round of the NCAA DII Western Regional Tournament.  The Wildcats are up against...

Chico State Wildcat Josie Peterson competes in the women’s javelin event during the Track And Field Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Chico, Calif. Photo taken by Jason Halley.

Peterson takes home first conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week Award of the season

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2025

After a dominant performance at the Kim Duyst Invitational, Wildcats senior Josie Peterson has been named the FloCollege/CCAA Women’s Field Athlete of the Week. The defending CCAA javelin champion...

Forward Trae Taylor slams a dunk with only a few minutes left of the game against Sonoma State Thursday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Chico State.

Taylor earns first career basketball player of the week award

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 5, 2025

After delivering two standout performances to wrap up the men’s basketball season, senior Trae Taylor earned his first-career FloCollege/CCAA Player of the Week award. Taylor averaged 29.5 points and...

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.

Jojo Murphy wins Conference Player of the Year

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025

Junior guard Jojo Murphy was named CCAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the fourth Wildcat to win the award. Murphy had an outstanding season, leading the conference in points...

Wildcats celebrate number 9, Thade Miller, scoring on March 2 at Chico State.

Wildcats’ speed proves decisive in series sweep

J.J. Fain, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025

After winning the first three games against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos, including a doubleheader sweep capped by a walk-off home run, the Wildcats' momentum was stalled by a two-hour weather delay. The...

Chico State took all four losses in a tough matchup against Stanislaus State. Photo taken on Feb.1 courtesy of Crash Kamon (CUI Athletics).

Wildcats suffer series sweep to Stanislaus State

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 3, 2025

Chico State faced a tough road series against the Stanislaus State Warriors, losing all four games. The Wildcats stayed within one run in three of the four games but were unable to contain the Warriors’...

Seniors Jordan Allred and Jadence Clifton embrace in a hug with only a few minutes left in the game against San Marcos State Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chico State.

Women’s basketball secure No. 3 seed in CCAA Championships

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2025

In a game with significant postseason implications, the Chico State women's basketball team commemorated their senior class before securing an 80-62 victory over Cal State San Marcos in the regular season...

Guard Jojo Murphy goes up for a layup as San Marcos State’s Will Harris attempts to block his shot Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Chico State.

Wildcats close regular season emphatically with blowout win

J.J. Fain, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2025

Coming off their seventh straight win on Thursday night, the Wildcats closed the regular season on a high note, cruising past the Cal State San Marcos Cougars 87-60 Saturday afternoon. The season finale...

Phoenix Casias swings with full force during the second inning against Cal Poly Pomona Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chico State.

Gadd walks it off as Wildcats sweep Saturday doubleheader

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2025

The Wildcats narrowly swept Saturday’s doubleheader with two one-run wins over the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos thanks to some late-game fireworks.   Chico State’s junior first baseman Jesse Gadd broke...

Thade Miller at the plate as the Wildcats hold off a comeback to take game one over Cal Poly Pomona. Photo taken by Trevor Lee on Feb. 28

Wildcats secure narrow victory over Cal Poly Pomona

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 1, 2025

The Wildcats bounced back from their three-game losing streak on Friday night with a tight 4-3 win against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos through a combination of sharp pitching, hitting and baserunning.  “It’s...