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All content by Andrew Baumgartner

Podcast: It’s all about football

The Wildcat Rumble is back for its final episode of the semester. In this episode Andrew and Ricardo are joined by Alex Grant. Football is the topic of discussion as the NFL season presses on. Listen for...

Podcast: The Raiders are not a good football team

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar and
November 2, 2018

Another episode of the Wildcat Rumble is here. Andrew and Ricardo are back and as usual the NFL is a key talking point as the duo selects their games of the week. With the conclusion of the World...

Podcast: The WWE is fun and progressive

The Wildcat Rumble is back with a special episode and a special guest. This special episode comes on the heels of the WWE's most recent pay-per-view, this one consisting of women-only matches. The special...

Chico State midfielder Sarah Emigh moves the ball upfield against UC San Diego on Saturday. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Women’s soccer finishes season strong on senior day

Andrew Baumgartner
October 28, 2018

Senior day for the Chico State women's soccer team could not have gone any better for the home squad. All of the Wildcats seniors were honored before their game against the first place UC San Diego Tritons....

Podcast: Kawhi Leonard welcomes you to the NBA

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 26, 2018

Another episode of the Wildcat Rumble is ready. Andrew and Ricardo start the discussion about the NBA and then slowly work toward the NFL and World Series. Stick around to see who Andrew and Ricardo think...

Freshman goalkeeper, Vic Graham, has started three games this year for the Wildcats going 2-0-1. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Freshman goalkeeper provides spark for women’s soccer

Andrew Baumgartner
October 23, 2018

Chico State women’s soccer had an impressive 13 game unbeaten streak to start the season, the longest such streak in program history. The streak couldn’t have been accomplished without the...

Lebron James makes his first appearance as a Laker and looks to lead the young team to a championship.

Podcast: Suck it up Lebron

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 20, 2018

Andrew and Ricardo are back with another episode of the Wildcat Rumble. The NBA season is now upon us which means some analysis of the first few games. As always there is talk of the NFL and MLB postseason....

Chico State forward, Erin Woods, heads the ball in a win against Humboldt State on Sunday. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Overtime goal extends Chico’s winning streak

Andrew Baumgartner
October 14, 2018

Seven wins in a row, including a 12 straight unbeaten streak, were extended on Sunday thanks to a double overtime goal by defender Abbie Jones with six minutes left on the clock. The goal came courtesy...

Podcast: The funniest name in the NFL

Another episode of the Wildcat Rumble is back. This week Ricardo and Andrew are joined by special guest, Alex Grant for the second time this year. The group talks NFL football and the upcoming playoff...

Chico State forward Gavin Risbry blocks a pass from UC Davis in this archived photo. Photo courtesy of Chico Lax FH Photos.

Chico State field hockey shuts out Broncos in home debut

Andrew Baumgartner
October 7, 2018

The first home game of the season for Chico State field hockey could not have gone any better. The visiting Santa Clara University Broncos could not overcome an early lead from Chico State, ultimately...

Podcast: Drew Brees is 39-years-old

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 5, 2018

The Wildcat Rumble is back for another week. Andrew and Ricardo talk about the most recent football action and the emergence of playoff baseball. Keep looking for more episodes of the Wildcat Rumble and...

Podcast: Knee injuries, concussions, the NFL and terrible rules

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar and Alex Grant
September 28, 2018

In the second episode of the Wildcat Rumble podcast, Ricardo and Andrew are joined by special guest Alex Grant. The trio talk about the recent Thursday night football game, other football headlines and...

Podcast: Open those coolers

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
September 21, 2018

Welcome to the first ever podcast for the sports section of The Orion called the Wildcat Rumble. In the first episode Ricardo Tovar and I discuss the Cleveland Browns first win in 635 days, other football...

Jamie Ikeda is a senior and team captain for the Chico State women's soccer team.

Wildcat of the Week – Jamie Ikeda

Andrew Baumgartner
September 13, 2018

Senior Jamie Ikeda is a defender for the Chico State women's soccer team. Ikeda is in her fourth year on the team and has been named a three-time California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic...

Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the week – Jeremiah Egujie

Andrew Baumgartner and Caitlyn Young
September 5, 2018

Senior Jeremiah Egujie is a standout forward for the men's soccer team. Egujie scored both of the team's goals in the Wildcats opening day win. Egujie is looking to make a difference in his second season...

Chico State Forward #9 Jeremiah Egujie celebrates his second goal of the game with his teammates on Thursday night against Seattle Pacific Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Men’s Soccer triumphant in first game of season

Andrew Baumgartner
August 30, 2018

Chico State men's soccer started the season strong, defeating rival Seattle Pacific 2-0 on Thursday night in Chico. Senior Jeremiah Ugujie scored both the goals for the Wildcats in the victory. https://twitter.com/theorion_sports/status/1035384176256536577Andrew...

Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Looking back at Spring accomplishments

Andrew Baumgartner
August 30, 2018

While Fall athletics have begun at Chico State, the Spring athletes set a precedent of success for their fellow Wildcats. Many of the spring athletes brought championships to Chico State, hoping to continue...

Senior defender Donta'e Garcia heads the ball away from the opposition. Photo credit: Ryan Mccasland

Looking Ahead to Fall Athletics

Andrew Baumgartner
August 29, 2018

The fall semester has begun at Chico State and with that so do fall athletics.This semester there will be plenty of teams to take an interest in; the always exciting basketball teams and the championship...

Eight athletes to be inducted into Chico State Hall of Fame

Andrew Baumgartner
August 28, 2018

Chico State's history will come to the forefront as the Chico State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018 will be inducted at the Bell Memorial Union September 22 at 5:30pm. This year's class is made...

Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in a matchup against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Spring brings success for Chico State athletics

Andrew Baumgartner
May 15, 2018

The 2018 Spring semester is coming to a close at Chico State and it's time to reflect on what happened during the season.BaseballThe Chico State baseball team finished there 2018 season with an overall...

Alex Burkhart and Alexandria Tucker participate in the 5,000 meter run. Burkhart finished sixth in the 5,000 at the Portland Twilight while Tucker finished 13th. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Ilaoa and Chico State throwing coach take one, two in Warriors Last Chance

Andrew Baumgartner
May 13, 2018

In preparation for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Chico State's track and field teams had one last chance to show their talent in two separate track meets over the weekend. These two last...

Eddie King races in the 5,000 meter run. King finished first in the CCAA championship on Saturday. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State men’s track and field claims CCAA Championship

Andrew Baumgartner
May 6, 2018

With nine first place finishes, the men's track and field team dominated the competition to win the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship.Chico State scored 252.5 points, which was 89.5...

Kelley Sullivan plays for the Chico State Men's golf team and the team will be playing in the West Regionals in Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week – Kelley Sullivan

Andrew Baumgartner
May 2, 2018

Kelley Sullivan, a junior from Seattle, has led the Chico State men's golf team to the West Regional tournament in Texas. Sullivan was the leader for the Wildcats during their win in the California Collegiate...

Kelley Sullivan tees off at the CCAA Championship at Butte Creek Country Club in Chico. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s golf wins CCAA title

Andrew Baumgartner
April 26, 2018

The Chico State Wildcats are the California Collegiate Athletic Association champions in men's golf. Last year the Wildcats fell to Cal State Monterey Bay in the semifinals, but this year the two matched...

Josh McCollum tees off during Chico State golf practice. Photo Courtesy: Josh McCollum

CCAA men’s golf championship coming to Chico’s Butte Creek Country Club

Andrew Baumgartner
April 22, 2018

The Chico State men's golf team will be hosting the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship at the Butte Creek Country Club on April 23 through 25. The team has registered two first place...

Haley Boynton participates in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State track and field sets records among Division I competition

Andrew Baumgartner
April 22, 2018

The Chico State track and field teams participated in four track meets over the weekend in preparation for the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship on May 3 through 5. Mt. Sac Invitational: Hosted...

Chico State lays out their alcohol policy very clearly to all of its athletes when the athlete first arrives at Chico State. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Chico State athletics and alcohol don’t mix

As we move on from cold and rain to nicer weather, there will be no shortages of partying Chico State students. This narrative of a typical weekend is different for student-athletes who are bound by a...

Adelae Freeden participates in the 110m hurdles at Chico State. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Chico State track continues success in Stanislaus Multi, Woody Wilson Classic

Andrew Baumgartner
April 15, 2018

Chico State's track and field teams split action over the weekend, part of the team was in Turlock for the Stanislaus Multi and the others were in Davis for the Woody Wilson Classic. Stanislaus Multi In...

Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday with Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Andrew Baumgartner
April 11, 2018

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and that means exciting hockey is right around the corner.Earlier today there was a preview for the Western Conference posted on theorion.com, now we will be looking at...

A quick look at the Western Conference for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Andrew Baumgartner
April 11, 2018

The Stanley Cup playoffs are here which means hockey season is about to end, but it also means the best hockey is about to be played.Before the playoffs begin, let us look at how each team may fair, beginning...

Chico State's Derrick Shepherd and Windsor Jamison complete the transfer of the baton in the 4x100 relay on Saturday. The team finished third with a time of 42.75 seconds. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State track and field finds success at home in Twilight Invitational

Andrew Baumgartner
April 8, 2018

In the final home track meet of the year, Chico State's track and field teams saw plenty of first place finishes at The Chico Distance Carnival and Twilight Invitational.One of those first-place finishers...

Josh McCollum takes a swing at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational. Photo credit: Courtesy of Josh McCollum

Chico State golf plays well at last tournament before CCAA Championships

Andrew Baumgartner
April 4, 2018

The Chico State men's golf team placed fourth out of 13 teams at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational in Turlock on Tuesday.The Chico State women's golf team meanwhile placed sixth out of 13 teams at the...

Kyle Medina ran the fastest time in Division II since 2015 for the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Track and field continues strong season with first place finishes in San Francisco, Stanford

Andrew Baumgartner
April 1, 2018

The Chico State track and field team participated in the Stanford Invitational and the San Francisco State Distance Carnival over the weekend, once again finishing at the top in several events. Chico...

Bryan Laffey tosses the ball in to his teammates during Saturday's game against Stanford. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s rugby defeats Stanford 66-19 to advance to championship Sunday

Andrew Baumgartner
March 31, 2018

The No. 1 ranked Chico State men's rugby team defeated Stanford 66-19 Saturday afternoon thanks to the teams execution of their game plan. The last time Chico State faced Stanford they beat them 34-14...

Chico State Track and Field sprinter Michelle Holt. Photo by Kate Angeles.

Wildcat of the Week – Michelle Holt

Andrew Baumgartner
March 28, 2018

Michelle Holt is a sprinter for Chico State's track and field team. Holt is in her sophomore year as a kinesiology major and has had early success as a Wildcat so far this season. She placed first in the...

Chico State men's golf team celebrating a victory during the 2017-2018 season. Photo Courtesy: Nick Green

Chico State men’s golf finishes second at The Joust at Goose Creek

Andrew Baumgartner
March 21, 2018

Chico State men's golf finished in second place at Goose Creek Golf Club in Jurupa Valley.The wildcat men finished eight strokes behind the leaders and hosts of the tournament California Baptist University,...

Tyler Arroyo gets ready to attempt the high jump. Photo Courtesy: Oliver Hanf

Chico State track and field chases school history in Sacramento State Invitational

Andrew Baumgartner
March 18, 2018

The Chico State men's and women's track and field team competed in the Sacramento State Hornet Invitational over the weekend, competing against Division I opponents and leaving with a handful of victories.Chico...

Chico State track and field thrower Joseph Ilaoa hopes to go pro after college. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Wildcat of the Week – Joseph Ilaoa

Andrew Baumgartner
March 14, 2018

Joseph Ilaoa is a thrower for Chico State's track and field team. Ilaoa is in his junior year and continues to excel at the discus, shot put and hammer throws in his time as a Wildcat. Ilaoa's most recent...

Jenavieve Turner is an anchor for the Chico State women's 4x400 track and field team. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State’s 4×400 track team places first in tournament

Andrew Baumgartner
March 12, 2018

Hard work has been paying off for the Chico State track and field team and last weekend's track meet results showed just that.The Chico State men and women’s 4x400 squad A teams each took first place...

Karndeep Johl takes second place in the men's 100 meter dash. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcat Invitational a success for Chico State Track and Field

Andrew Baumgartner
March 10, 2018

After a few road track meets, the Chico State Track and Field athletes were ready for their first home meet of the year at the Wildcat Invitational held at University Stadium. The Wildcats were successful...

Chico State golfer Jordan Oliver, a junior, was one of five golfers who competed for the Wildcats team Monday and Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: Jordan Oliver

Chico State men and women’s golf finish top-10, continuing to progress

Andrew Baumgartner
March 7, 2018

Although darkness suspended the second round of play for the men's golf team they still finished in fifth place out of 17, while the women finished ninth out of 17 teams in the tournament.Chico State's...

Tyler Arroyo placed first in the men's high jump. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Chico State track team excels in Turlock

Andrew Baumgartner
March 4, 2018

Before the final event could start, the meet had to be delayed 45 minutes due to lightning in the area.The Chico State Wildcats track and field team competed in Turlock, CA Friday and Saturday and finished...

Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Seven Wildcats receive All-CCAA honors as regular season comes to a close

Andrew Baumgartner
March 3, 2018

The Chico State men's and women's basketball players were awarded with All-CCAA honors for the season as the regular season came to a conclusion.On the men's side of the ball, Isaiah Ellis, Jalen McFerren,...

Chico State pole vaulter Lance Huber hopes to make the 2024 Olympics. Photo courtesy of Lance Huber

Pole vaulter for Chico State’s track team looks to the future

Andrew Baumgartner
February 25, 2018

Lance Huber is only a freshman on Chico State's track team, but he has his eyes set on getting to the Olympics in the future. Huber is a business major and a pole vaulter for the track and field team...

Placing first in the Women 100 Meter Hurdles, freshman Adelae Fredeen finished with 15.49 seconds in hurdles on February 22, 2018. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Wildcats track and field dominate Chico Multi Classic

Andrew Baumgartner
February 24, 2018

In their first action of the year, Chico State track and field dominated the heptathlon and decathlon with senior Lane Andrews winning the decathlon and senior Melanie O'Brien winning the heptathlon.The...

The Wildcats welcome Karli Skowrup home following one of her two home runs on the weekend. Photo credit: Janna Weiss Photography

Gilham stays perfect as Wildcats’ softball sweeps San Marcos

Andrew Baumgartner
February 17, 2018

Haley Gilham led the way for Wildcats softball this afternoon against San Marcos, as the Wildcats remain unbeaten winning game one 4-0, and following that with a 7-1 victory.Gilham started game one Saturday...

Josh McCollum finished third overall for the Wildcats. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Men’s Golf captures second place in first action this spring

Andrew Baumgartner
February 8, 2018

The Chico State men's golf team finished second place in the Fujikura Invitational hosted by Cal State San Marcos. The Wildcats finished one stroke behind host San Marcos, who took first place. Cal State...

Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in the matchup Friday against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Fresno Pacific snaps Wildcats 15 game home win streak

Andrew Baumgartner
February 3, 2018

The Chico State Wildcats dropped the series finale Saturday afternoon to Fresno Pacific by a score of 6-3. On a sunny day at Nettleton stadium Chico State scored first with an RBI single by designated...

Chico State men's golf team. Courtesy of Nick Green.

Chico State men’s golf hits the course

Andrew Baumgartner
January 28, 2018

The Chico State men's golf team is off to an early start by coming back early from break to prepare for this year's tournaments.Nick Green is in his second year of being head coach for the Chico State...

Reno Bighorns Guard Michael Bethea during the NBA G-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Memphis Hustle.

Photo courtesy of Michael Bethea

Michael Bethea: a journey

Andrew Baumgartner and Justin Couchot
January 24, 2018

Current Reno Bighorns guard Michael Bethea Jr. has had quite a journey to get to where he is now including a memorable stop at Chico State.Bethea grew up in Staten Island, NY where he graduated from Curtis...