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Wildcat Shannon Boling spikes the ball over Amber Tygart from Cal State Monterey Bay September 20 at Acker Gym. Photo credit: John Domogma

Volleyball player leads offensive attack

benjamin marquez
October 5, 2014
Junior volleyball player Shannon Boling has helped Chico State to a 7-6 start so far in the season.
Shanon Boling of the Chico WIldcat Women's Volleyball team goes for the shot over Cal State Dominguez Hill's defense Friday, October 3, 2014 Photo credit: John Domogma

Volleyball team sweeps Cal State Dominguez Hills

benjamin marquez
October 4, 2014
The Chico State women's volleyball team swept Cal State Dominguez Hills 3-0 at home Friday night.
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.

Community celebrates ‘Cats basketball success

benjamin marquez
April 1, 2014
Chico State men's basketball team's playoff performance impressed the campus and the community.
Faces in the crowd: Accomplished faculty avid about 'Cat athletics

Faces in the crowd: Accomplished faculty avid about ‘Cat athletics

benjamin marquez
March 20, 2014
Kathleen Kaiser, a professor and former coach at Chico State, has followed Chico State sports since 1972.
Chico State men's track member Derek Taylor. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Students participate in March Madness bracket

benjamin marquez
March 18, 2014
Chico State students hope to test their luck at a billion dollar March Madness bracket.
Courtney Hamilton gets around a defender against Cal Poly Pomona earlier this season. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

’Cats roll over Toros in tournament

benjamin marquez
March 15, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team advanced to the second round with a win over Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Women's basketball team drops semi-final matchup

Women’s basketball team drops semi-final matchup

benjamin marquez
March 9, 2014
After earning a first-round bye, the Chico State women's basketball team was unable to capitalize Friday against Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Sarah Rebibo keeps her eyes on the basket as she charges the net for a lay up during Saturday nights game against the Cal Poly Pomona Mustangs.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Women win final game of regular season

benjamin marquez
March 2, 2014
The Wildcats win big on senior night over top ranked Cal Poly Pomona.
Chico State head athletic trainer Scott Barker teaches in the graduate program for aspiring athletic trainers. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Student athletic trainers learn by treating teams

benjamin marquez
February 24, 2014
Athletic trainers in Chico State's graduate program provide help to injured athletes.
Junior guard Hannah Womack takes the ball up court during a game earlier this season.

Women lose Saturday to Cal State East Bay

benjamin marquez
February 23, 2014
The women's basketball team earned its way into the championship tournament, despite losing a close game Saturday to Cal State East Bay.
Guard Courtney Hamilton takes the ball up the court during a game earlier this season.

Win puts women’s basketball team in second place

benjamin marquez
February 22, 2014
After Friday's victory against Cal State Monterey Bay, the Chico State women's basketball team is now in second place in the standings.
Junior guard Annie Ward. Orion file photo.

Wildcats comeback in triumph over Cal State Dominguez Hills.

benjamin marquez
February 16, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team achieved a comeback road victory Saturday against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros.
Senior forward McKenzie Dalthorp attempts a free throw during a game earlier this season.

’Cats win streak snapped to Golden Eagles

benjamin marquez
February 15, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team lost to Cal State L.A. Friday.
Seniors Jazmine Miller and Courtney Hamilton and junior Hannah Womack, guards, are all smiles after beating UC San Diego on Friday.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Triple threat leads winning streak

benjamin marquez
February 10, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team features a wining trio of guards.
Seven game winning streak in tact for Wildcats

Seven game winning streak in tact for Wildcats

benjamin marquez
February 9, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team defeated Cal State San Bernardino Saturday night to keep the seven game winning streak alive.

Sixth straight win for ’Cats basketball

benjamin marquez
February 8, 2014
With impressive efforts from forward McKenzie Dalthorp and guard Courtney Hamilton, the Chico State women's basketball team continued their six-game winning streak.
McKenzie Dalthrop and Analise Riezebos, both seniors, are post players and a dynamic duo for the women's basketbal team.Photo credit: Jamie Stryker

Dynamic duo take ‘Cats basketball to great heights

benjamin marquez
February 5, 2014
Senior forwards McKenzie Dalthorp and Analise Riezebos are an unstoppable pair that shoot the women's basketball team to the top.

Thriller in Acker, Wildcats defeat San Francisco State

benjamin marquez
February 1, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team battled it out against San Francisco State and came out victorious.

’Cats dominate Seawolves at home

benjamin marquez
February 1, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team blew the roof off Acker Gym and won big 79-45 over Sonoma State.
Junior guard Annie Ward.

Wildcats wrap up weekend sweep

benjamin marquez
January 26, 2014
Solid play from Annie Ward and Jazmine Miller lift the Wildcats to another victory.
Jazmine Miller

Wildcats begin road trip with victory

benjamin marquez
January 24, 2014
Senior guard Jazmine Miller turns in a stellar performance to lift the Chico State women's basketball team over Cal Poly Pomona.

Bench players keep Wildcat basketball on point

benjamin marquez
January 21, 2014
The energy and skill of the Wildcats bench players are a key part of the winning formula for Chico State's men's basketball team.
Senior forward Analise Riezebos

Wildcats annihilate Otters, close out weekend with win

benjamin marquez
January 19, 2014
Solid shooting and defense push the Chico State women's basketball team to a victory against Cal State Monterey Bay
Junior guard Hannah Womack

‘Cats fall short to Cal State East Bay

benjamin marquez
January 17, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team loses a close one despite efforts from Ward and Womack
Photograph by Lindsay Pincus Members of the Chico State men’s basketball team pose with stuffed animals.

‘Cats give back

benjamin marquez
December 10, 2013
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee teams up to help the less-fortunate

Come-back ‘Cats get road victory

benjamin marquez
December 9, 2013
Senior Sean Park matches a season high scoring 24 points Saturday to hold off Sonoma State
Photograph by Dan Reidel Chico State's volleyball team swept rival Humboldt State in three sets on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Freshman middle hitter Natalie Nordahl, left, and junior middle hitter Kristyn Casalino block a shot by the Lumberjacks.Photo credit: Dan Reidel.

‘Cats sweep Humboldt State

benjamin marquez
November 22, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team earned an impressive victory Friday.

Men's basketball finds motivation to keep focused

benjamin marquez
November 18, 2013
What the Chico State men's basketball team uses to motivate themselves

Golden victory

benjamin marquez
November 17, 2013
The volleyball team beat the Golden Eagles of Cal State L.A. in five sets Saturday.

Streak snapped

benjamin marquez
November 16, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost Friday in three games to Cal State Dominguez Hills.

Recruiting more than an athlete

benjamin marquez
November 11, 2013
What coaches and scouts at Chico State look for in prospective athletes

Wildcats sweep Sonoma State

benjamin marquez
November 9, 2013
The women's volleyball team looked impressive in a sweep against Sonoma State Friday.

‘Cats sweep Cal State Stanislaus

benjamin marquez
November 6, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team won its midweek game Wednesday.

Willie the Wildcat keeps tradition alive

benjamin marquez
November 5, 2013
The universities mascot has gone through many transformations throughout the college's history.

Wildcats partake in breast cancer awareness

benjamin marquez
October 28, 2013
October is breast cancer awareness month, teams are rallying to support the cause.

Volleyball team loses heartbreaker

benjamin marquez
October 27, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost to Cal State Monterey Bay Saturday.

‘Cats sweep Cal State East Bay

benjamin marquez
October 27, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team swept Cal State East Bay Friday.

‘Cats bounce back

benjamin marquez
October 20, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team beat Humboldt State Saturday

Volleyball team loses tough road game

benjamin marquez
October 18, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost in four sets Thursday

Transfer students work to earn their stripes

benjamin marquez
October 17, 2013
Finding your niche in college can be a hard thing to do.

Women’s volleyball team loses close match

benjamin marquez
October 13, 2013
The Wildcats fell short in five games against Cal State L.A. Friday

Women’s volleyball team loses to rival Sonoma State

benjamin marquez
October 6, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost Saturday on the road against Sonoma State.

Women’s volleyball team sweeps San Francisco State

benjamin marquez
October 5, 2013
The Wildcats recorded a nice win Friday after two losses last week.

Women’s volleyball loses tough match

benjamin marquez
September 28, 2013
The Wildcats lost to Cal State San Bernardino Friday in four sets
Norma Loya Junior outdoor education major Riley Cox shows off balancing skills on a slackline at the challenge course on Tuesday.

Slacklining swarms campus

benjamin marquez
September 23, 2013

What do you get when you mix a trampoline, a rope and a seat belt? Slacklining. This wobbly sport requires balance and typically uses nylon or polyester webbing suspended between two anchor points,...

Wildcats win in dramatic fashion

benjamin marquez
September 21, 2013
The Chico State women's volleyball secured another win Friday in five sets.