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Eddie Zavala takes a swing in a game against Cal State San Marcos on April 5, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats clinch CCAA playoffs in doubleheader against SF State

Brandon Downs
May 3, 2019
Brooke Larsen had a rough night in the Wildcats' first postseason game. Going 4.2 innings allowing seven runs, eight hits and walking three batters. Image courtesy of Sports Information

‘Cats’ late rally falls short, now face elimination

Brandon Downs
May 2, 2019
Josh McCollum attempts to bury a shot at the Western Washington Invitational in this archived photo. Image courtesy of Chico State Athletics

Men’s golf can’t complete a comeback in championship

Brandon Downs
April 25, 2019
Ari Marsh became Chico State's hits leader with an opposite-field single to left in the top of the third inning in game two. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Softball finishes strong against East Bay; Ari Marsh becomes hits leader

Brandon Downs
April 21, 2019
First baseman Dustin Miller tries to tag out Cal State San Marcos runner on Saturday, April 7, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Walks cost Wildcats against the Toros

Brandon Downs
April 13, 2019
Naomi Monahan picked up her third win of the season. She currently has a 2.91 ERA in 33 2/3 innings for the Wildcats. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Bittersweet day for Chico State Softball, split Friday doubleheader with Stanislaus State

Brandon Downs
April 12, 2019
Larsen also excels in batting and owns a .316 batting average on the season in 64 plate appearances. She slugs .406 and has a .313 on-base percentage. She has 20 hits with 12 RBIs. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Wildcat of the Week: Brooke Larsen

Brandon Downs
April 10, 2019

2019 MLB playoffs will feature rebuilt teams

Brandon Downs
April 6, 2019
On Sunday against UC San Diego Dustin Miller (25) had an RBI triple in the first inning. Image Courtesy: Sports Information

Wildcats drop series to No. 8 UC San Diego

Brandon Downs
March 31, 2019
Sid Lacy came into the eighth inning in game one of Saturday's doubleheader and pitched 2/3 of scoreless baseball. He allowed one hit, a walk and zero runs to score. Image courtesy: Sports Information

Wildcats silence number eight ranked UC San Diego

Brandon Downs
March 30, 2019
Left to right: Mckena Barker, Madison Wong, Shay Stark, Isaiah Brooks, Malik Duffy Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Love and support for five honored basketball players

Brandon Downs
March 18, 2019
Rain flooded the tarp on the softball field after a thunderstorm. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Rain becoming a problem for Wildcats baseball and softball

Brandon Downs
March 13, 2019
Grant Larson delivers a pitch to a Stanislaus State Warriors batter in Sunday's game on Feb. 17, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats sweep Pioneers after the rain

Brandon Downs
March 11, 2019
Dalton Smith came from Chico High School and redshirted his first year before making his first collegiate start Monday. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Larson makes history as Wildcats baseball gets back to winning

Brandon Downs
March 4, 2019
Grant Larson's most memorable game came in 2017 in the CCAA championship game when he started for the first time for the Wildcats.

Larson throwing his way to MLB draft

Brandon Downs
February 22, 2019
McKena Barker shoots a layup against Humboldt State. Image credit: Jessica Bartlett/University Photographer

Five straight losses make playoff push harder for Wildcats women’s basketball

Brandon Downs
February 22, 2019
Wildcats turn a double play to get out of the fourth inning. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Wildcats baseball fight but lose battles in doubleheader

Brandon Downs
February 18, 2019
Calvin Geraci had four points on the night against Cal State San Bernadino Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Men’s basketball wins fourth straight while getting revenge

Brandon Downs
February 15, 2019
Bailey Akins celebrates her home run at home plate with her teammates. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Wildcats softball shutout doubleheader, sweeping Gators back to San Francisco

Brandon Downs
February 10, 2019
Chico State third baseman Kristian Scott attempts to tag Simpsons' Creed Smith in the fifth inning. Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Wildcats baseball team holds on in game one, shutout in second

Brandon Downs
February 7, 2019
Wildcats baseball captains from left to right: Tyler Stofiel (13), Alex DeVito (34), Brandon Hernadez (32), and Grant Larson (51). Photo credit: Brian Luong

Wildcats baseball sets high goals for the year

Brandon Downs
February 6, 2019
Tyler Stofiel hits a bunt and successfully gets to first, loading the bases during the second game on May 4, 2018, against Stanislaus State. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Extra innings allow Wildcats to win out doubleheader

Brandon Downs
February 1, 2019
Senior Natalie Valenzuela shots the second of her free-throws against UC San Diego Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State women’s basketball win streak snapped at four to UC San Diego

Brandon Downs
January 24, 2019
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