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In his second year on the Wildcat men's basketball team, Robert Duncan has stepped up as a key player and a leader. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat hits sophomore season stride

Angelo Boscacci
December 15, 2014
Sophomore guard Robert Duncan has emerged as a vital player for the Chico State men's basketball team.
Former Chico State pitcher Alex Molina in the middle of her delivery in a game last season. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Alex Molina

Angelo Boscacci
December 3, 2014
Softball pitcher Alex Molina started in 23 games, and in 15 of those games, she went the distance.
Robert Duncan scored 21 points to lead Chico State on Tuesday night. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s basketball team crushes William Jessup

Angelo Boscacci
November 26, 2014
Robert Duncan and Jordan Semple led the way for the Wildcats as they beat William Jessup 97-64 on Tuesday night.
Johnny Sanchez was the top Chico State runner to finish at the NCAA West Regional on Saturday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Cross country dominates at NCAA West Regional Championships

Angelo Boscacci
November 23, 2014
Both the men and women Chico State cross country teams advanced to the NCAA Division II Championships
Former Chico State distance runner Alia Gray, far right, competes in the New York City Marathon. Photo courtesy of Alia Gray

Wildcat Watch: Alumna earns top 20 finish at New York City Marathon

Angelo Boscacci
November 17, 2014
Former Chico State runner Alia Gray finishes 16th in the women's New York City Marathon.
Freshman Jalen McFerren gets around senior Mike Rosaroso during a practice early last week. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcats enter season highly ranked by NCAA

Angelo Boscacci
November 9, 2014
A preseason coach's poll has the men's basketball team ranked 15th in the nation.
Chico State soccer player Pooja Patel takes the ball up the field in Thursday night's 3-2 win over Cal State San Bernardino. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team wins season finale

Angelo Boscacci
October 30, 2014
The Chico State women's soccer team, with goals by Shelby Lanksbury, Lindsey Dias and Katie Woodrum, propelled over Cal State San Bernardino 3-2.
Wildcat Midfielder Lindsey Dias towers over CSU East Bay to win the header at Chico State Friday October 17, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Womens soccer team shuts out San Francisco State

Angelo Boscacci
October 24, 2014
Chico State scored twice to beat San Francisco State, extending its winning streak to three games.

Ex-Wildcat helps soccer team to title run

Angelo Boscacci
October 12, 2014
Former Chico State soccer player Octavio Guzman now plays for Sacramento Republic FC and scored a goal in the championship game.
Wildcat Midfielder, Emily Shleppey, makes a strong clearance in front of two attacking Warriors Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Wildcat Stadium. Photo credit: John Domogma

Womens soccer notches road win

Angelo Boscacci
October 10, 2014
Shelby Lanksbury and Pooja Patel both scored goals to lead Chico State to a road win.
Chico State women's soccer goalie Brianna Furner during a game earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team bests Cal Poly 3-1

Angelo Boscacci
October 5, 2014
Megan Tabler had a goal and an assist to help the Chico State women's soccer team get past Cal Poly Pomona 3-1 on Friday night.
Former Chico State basketball player Sean Park prepares to take a shot for his new team overseas. Photo courtesy Sean Park

Wildcats alumni take their game worldwide

Angelo Boscacci
September 29, 2014
Two former Chico State basketball players have signed on to play for teams in Europe.
Forward Sarah Andersen with the ball at Wildcat Stadium earlier in the season. Chico State beat Dominguez Hills 2-0 on Friday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer gets past Dominguez Hills

Angelo Boscacci
September 27, 2014
The Chico State women's soccer team has won four out of its last five games including Friday's win over Dominguez Hills.
Katie Woodrum, left, and Katie Brown, right, battle for the ball in practice earlier in the season. Brown assisted one of Megan Tabler's goals in Chico State's 2-0 win over Dominican on Friday. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Womens soccer team nets first road win of season

Angelo Boscacci
September 19, 2014
Megan Tabler had two goals to help Chico State get past Dominican 2-0 on Friday.
Construction workers make improvements to the Chico State softball field. Photo credit Angelo Boscacci.

Chico State softball field under construction

Angelo Boscacci
September 17, 2014
Drainage and uneven spots will be fixed on the softball field for Chico State's new season.
Sophomore Emily Shleppey works in practice. The Chico State women's soccer team won its first game of the season on Wednesday. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Wildcats gets first win of season

Angelo Boscacci
September 10, 2014
Wildcat's women's soccer beats Seattle Pacific University 1-0
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 midfielder Emily Shleppey playing during practice. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Team leaders set sights for postseason

Angelo Boscacci
September 1, 2014
This year's Chico State women's soccer team bolsters a young squad for the 2014 season.
Alistair Docherty pounds a shot on the opening hole at Butte Creek Country Club last season. Orion file photo.

Chico State golf sits in second place

Angelo Boscacci
May 20, 2014
Wildcats are in second place heading into final round of NCAA Division II Golf Championships.
From left to right: Gene Fournier, Clint Lancaster, Tony Bertuca and Doug Guillon smile after practice during the 1981 season. Photo courtesy of Doug Guillon.

Chico State football and swim teams remembered

Angelo Boscacci
May 7, 2014
A tale of two sports with memories to last a lifetime.

Softball team reflects on season’s end

Angelo Boscacci
May 5, 2014
With the softball season now in the rearview mirror, the team looks back on memorable moments.
Chico State track and field athlete Olivia Watt. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Strong second day at track championships

Angelo Boscacci
May 2, 2014
Wildcats combine for five first place finishes
Head Coach Greg Clink holds the NCAA West Regional Trophy. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

Men’s basketball fights for future success

Angelo Boscacci
April 22, 2014
The Wildcats continue offseason training with plans to beat last season's historical success.
Sophomore Amanda Cordeiro swings for a hit earlier this season. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Wildcats win in dramatic fashion

Angelo Boscacci
April 19, 2014
Wildcats take two games from Sonoma State and move into fourth place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings.
Sophomore outfielder Alli Cook. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats dash to success, stolen bases

Angelo Boscacci
April 2, 2014
Chico State softball and baseball players are excelling in base-stealing this season.
Melissa Siebers, president of Not One More and mother of outfielder Alli Cook, attended the softball game Friday. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

Faces in the Crowd: Anti-drug advocate supports softball-playing daughter

Angelo Boscacci
April 2, 2014
A mother and fan attended the Wildcats softball game to promote a fight against drug addiction.
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Langeloh. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats split doubleheader against Coyotes

Angelo Boscacci
March 29, 2014
After a tough game one loss, the Chico State softball team bounced back in game two behind the stellar pitching of Brooke Langeloh.
Sophomore golfer Will Flitcroft. Photograph courtesy of Chico State.

Traveling coast-to-coast for ‘Cat athletics

Angelo Boscacci
March 26, 2014
Wildcats travel the country to experience new athletic horizons.
Men's basketball player Nate Appel. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats strive for hot streaks

Angelo Boscacci
March 12, 2014
Chico State athletes discuss repetitive success and its impact on their game.
The Chico State softball team gets pumped up before Friday's doubleheader against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

’Cats split Friday doubleheader against Toros

Angelo Boscacci
March 8, 2014
The Chico State softball team was part of back-to-back shutouts Friday.
Freshman Briana Contreras. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Tough Saturday for ’Cats softball

Angelo Boscacci
March 2, 2014
The Chico State softball team lost both games during Saturday's doubleheader against the Humboldt State Lumberjacks.
Mitch Cox, associate director of athletics. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Announcer recalls calling ‘Cats games

Angelo Boscacci
February 26, 2014
The associate director of athletics talks about the craft of calling college baseball and other sports.
Junior third baseman Courtney Brown hit a double in the second inning to give the Wildcats the lead 5-2. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Softball sweeps doubleheader at home

Angelo Boscacci
February 21, 2014
Both Cats' pitchers go for complete games in two victories against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
Anuhea Kaiaokamalie is a defensive specialist and outside hitter for the women's volleyball team. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Volleyball team trains to set, spike during offseason

Angelo Boscacci
February 17, 2014
Offseason training is a key to success for Chico State's volleyball team.

Wildcats split doubleheader against UC San Diego

Angelo Boscacci
February 15, 2014
The Chico State softball team lost game one, but came back to win the second game of Friday's doubleheader against UC San Diego.

Coaches carry ‘Cats athletic aspirations

Angelo Boscacci
February 12, 2014
Chico State coaches discuss their teams and plans for the future.
Sammi Ridgway

Rough season opener for Chico State softball

Angelo Boscacci
February 2, 2014
The Chico State softball team opened the season on a rough note losing three straight at the Best of the West Invitational tournament Saturday.
Senior pitcher Alex Molina will start for the 'Cats when the season starts Feb. 1.Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

New season is a fresh start for softball

Angelo Boscacci
January 27, 2014
Chico State's softball team hopes to succeed with experience and balance.