Rain doesn’t flood ’Cats performance
November 11, 2016
Filed under Golf, Soccer, Sports, Track and field
Grueling practices in the rain and fierce wind that deter shots plague the Chico State athletes in the fall and winter. Although there weren't any games that were rained out this season at Chico State, each athletic team practiced in both rain and shine this year. Senior women's golfer Bianca Armanini...
‘We Don’t Say’ campaign gains national attention
November 8, 2016
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Track and field, Volleyball
Although multiple signs across Chico State say “We are one university,” the attempt to raise awareness about crude words that athletes and students use has signaled a major divide. Chico State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee released a new campaign called “We Don’t Say”...
New era emerging across sports
November 8, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Football, Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
Legends come and go in basketball, but the remembrance of their talent on the court is what keeps them relevant. Last year, the Chico State men’s basketball team lost three seniors, including men’s basketball forward Tanner Giddings who averaged 29 minutes per game last season. Giddings ...
Men’s soccer team falls at home
November 4, 2016
The Chico State men's soccer team had momentum on its side in the first round of the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament Nov. 1 but fell 0-1 to Cal State San Bernardino.The team's competed on the Wildcats home field, where Chico State held a 6-3 record for the season. The Coyotes a...
’Cats seize top-three ranking
November 2, 2016
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports
While a 0-3-1 start to its conference may have plagued the Chico State men's soccer team, its meteoric rise to second has proven its resilience.The team had plenty of scoring power with senior forwards Omar Nuno and Rajaee DeLane returning for their final season, but had difficulty finding the back ...
Full Disclosure: Student-athletes getting paid
October 25, 2016
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Full Disclosure, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Track and field, Volleyball
The only difference between college athletes and high school athletes is the workload. Although the collegiate level is more competitive, with only 7.8 percent of all athletes able to compete, the players are treated the same. There is no benefit available for the athletes who suffer broken bones an...
Women’s soccer team ends season successfully
October 24, 2016
The Chico State women's soccer team had its best performance of the season Oct. 23 against Humboldt State but had its success come too late.The team did not qualify for a postseason, as they placed eighth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association with 13 points and a 4-7-1 record. To clinch th...
Men’s soccer team extends its season
October 24, 2016
After starting with one of the worst conference records in the team's history, the Chico State men's soccer team finalized their season with a second place ranking in the California Collegiate Athletic Association and a postseason.To turn their luck around, Chico State won five-consecutive games in ...
Cheerleaders assist Chico State community
October 24, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Soccer, Sports
Pom poms and cheers were missing from the fields of Chico State until the establishment of the Chico State cheerleading team in 2011. The team was originally founded by Rachelle Currier, who felt a lack of school spirit. The endeavor was meant to bring excitement back to the fans of Chico State athletics. The...
Chico Athletes fight against bad calls
October 23, 2016
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
A missed foul or bad call can severely alter the outcome of a game and can rob athletes of their hours of practice and training.Even in a fair game, it's impossible not to see the occasional flop or complaint. Athletes on the field or court are guaranteed to argue with a referee during the questiona...
Men’s soccer team clinches CCAA tournament
October 23, 2016
The Chico State men's soccer team snagged its spot in the CCAA tournament with a last-minute win against Sonoma State Oct. 21.The team is currently tied for second in its conference with Sonoma State and holds a 6-3-2 record. The team has accumulated a four-game win streak and has moved nine times in ...
Women’s soccer team misses CCAA tournament
October 23, 2016
The Chico State women's soccer team tied Sonoma State Oct. 21 and lost their chance at a postseason.The team has a 3-7-1 record and sits at ninth place in its conference. The Wildcats needed a win in their final two games to have a chance at placing sixth and moving on to the CCAA tournament.Although the team will no...
