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Chico State goalkeeper Brianna Furner in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Brianna Furner

Ryan Grady
November 10, 2014
Chico State women's soccer goalie Brianna Furner has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
WIldcat Senior Kristyn Casalino sets up for a successful serve at Acker Gymnasium on Friday October 31, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team beats Warriors

Ryan Grady
November 4, 2014
Chico State beat Cal State Stanislaus in four sets on Tuesday night
Zach Lamm takes on two blockers as Claudio Martinez, left, and Tanner Syftestad, right, look on. Photo courtesy of Claudio Martinez.

Men’s club volleyball to restack with rookies

Ryan Grady
October 22, 2014
The Chico State men's club volleyball team has only four returning players from a year ago, when it was ranked 37th in the nation.
Senior forward Stephanie Vaquerano easily wins the ball over CSU East Bay Pioneer Defender Laura McIntosh Friday October 17, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team wins in overtime

Ryan Grady
October 18, 2014
The Chico State women's soccer team broke a scoreless tie in overtime to beat Cal State East Bay 1-0 on Friday.
Chico State volleyball player Emily Duran became the fifth Wildcat ever to reach 1,000 career digs. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Duran notches career milestone with 1,000th dig

Ryan Grady
October 14, 2014
Senior defensive specialist Emily Duran is climbing the ranks during her years on the women's volleyball team.
Former Chico State distance runner Scott Bauhs, left, competes for Team USA. Photo Courtesy Scott Bauhs

Former Wildcat distance runner breaking records with Team USA

Ryan Grady
October 6, 2014
Scott Bauhs, a former Chico State distance runner, has continues the sport at a national level.
Chico State women's soccer player Halima Abdelshife scored the game-tying goal for Chico State on Sunday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Womens soccer plays to a tie

Ryan Grady
October 6, 2014
The Chico State womens soccer team played to a 1-1 tie against UC San Diego on Sunday
Junior forward Nicole Roberts has scored twice for the Chico State women's soccer team so far this season. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Roberts off to a strong start for women’s soccer team

Ryan Grady
September 28, 2014
The junior forward has helped the Chico State women's soccer team with a pair of goals and an assist through the first six games of the year.

First week practice of first-year runners

Ryan Grady
September 24, 2014
The Orion followed first-years Derek Morton and Camila Turati through their first full week of workouts with Chico State's cross-country team.
Sophomore midfielder Emily Shleppey works out in practice earlier in the season. Chico State beat Saint Martin's 3-1 on Sunday. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Women’s soccer team stay undefeated at home

Ryan Grady
September 14, 2014
Chico State women's soccer team beats Saint Martins 3-1 on Sunday.
Katie Woodrum (left) and Katie Brown (right) match up in practice. The women's soccer team played to a 1-1 tie to Dixie State on Thursday. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Lightning stalls womens’ soccer season opener

Ryan Grady
September 4, 2014
The Chico State women's soccer team opened its season with a 1-1 tie to Dixie State in a game shortened by lightning.
The rugby team skirmishing during its preseason. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Veteran squad primed for play

Ryan Grady
September 1, 2014
The Chico State men's rugby team has almost a full squad returning, and it's working to do some damage.
Lucas Gabriel, the new assistant coach of the Chico State men's basketball team. Courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Alumnus to take on duty of assistant coach

Ryan Grady
August 24, 2014
Chico State welcomes back a familiar face to the sidelines this season.
Junior Danny Miller smashed a two-run homer to put the Chico State baseball team ahead. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

‘Cats advance in west region

Ryan Grady
May 15, 2014
A big time come-from-behind 5-4 win by the 'Cats advance them into the winners bracket of the west region championship.
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart. Photo courtesy of Chico State Wildcats

Gearhart named CCAA Golfer of the Year

Ryan Grady
May 12, 2014
The sophomore golfer is having an award-winning season for an NCAA Championship-bound golf team.
Ruben Padilla stands in the box in the bottom of the 9th for Chico State. Photo courtesy Ryan Grady

‘Cats come up short in game 1 of CCAA tourney

Ryan Grady
May 8, 2014
Chico State loses first game in CCAA Championship tournament.
Senior Ryan McClellan takes a cut Sunday against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

’Cats seeking championship title

Ryan Grady
May 7, 2014
The Chico State baseball team begins postseason play on Thursday
Senior third baseman Ruben Padilla singles to left field in the third inning against Cal State Dominguez Hills earlier this season. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Padilla leads the charge during senior season

Ryan Grady
April 30, 2014
Senior third baseman Ruben Padilla is ending his college baseball career on a winning note.

Sophomore hits big flies at right times

Ryan Grady
April 22, 2014
Desiree' Gonzalez plans on hitting the 'Cats right into playoffs.
Senior track athlete Amilia Santos. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Relay team outruns record books

Ryan Grady
April 16, 2014
Chico State's women's 4x100 relay team made history twice this season and continue to strive for nationals.
Eric Angerer (left) congratulates Ryan McClellan (center) after a home run to tie the game Sunday against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Walkoff single in extras finishes series with win

Ryan Grady
April 14, 2014
A two-out hit by Brandon Walker pushed the Chico State baseball team into the win column.
Sarah McComish, a senior business major, strives to compete with rivals and teammates as well. The family friendly competitiveness has brought her closer with her cousin and teammate, Dani O'Keefe. Photo credit: Quinn Western

Golfing family featured on Wildcat roster

Ryan Grady
April 1, 2014
Two Chico State women's golfers swing side-by-side like their fathers did years ago.
Senior catcher Jake Bailey discusses playing in the rain. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Athletes shine through rain

Ryan Grady
March 11, 2014
Three Chico State athletes explain the struggles that come with the wet season .
A throw down from the catcher gets Chico State a beneficial out.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Sweet sweep for ’Cats baseball team

Ryan Grady
February 24, 2014
The Chico State baseball team completed a four-game sweep against the Academy of Art.
Starting pitcher Nick Baker tossed six and two-thirds scoreless innings in Friday's win against Academy of Arts. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

‘Cats dominate in series opener

Ryan Grady
February 21, 2014
The Wildcats crushed Academy of the Arts Friday behind starting pitcher Nick Baker's impressive performance.
Katrina Rodriguez, a track and field alumna, pole vaults at the alumni meet.Photo credit: Emily Teague

Alumni talent returns for annual meet

Ryan Grady
February 17, 2014
Track and field alumni return for a day of nostalgic competition.
Wildcats share gameday preparation rituals

Wildcats share gameday preparation rituals

Ryan Grady
February 13, 2014
Two Chico State athletes explain how they prepare for competition.
JW Davis, a junior agricultural business major, Brandon Johnson, a junior exercise physiology major and Ian McLens, a junior criminal justice major, take their skills from football to the rugby pitch.Photo credit: Kasey Judge

Former football players tackle rugby

Ryan Grady
January 29, 2014
Three Wildcat rugby players prove that athleticism can lead players to success in other sports.
A new softball season is greeted with a fresh face

A new softball season is greeted with a fresh face

Ryan Grady
January 22, 2014
Transfer student Sammi Ridgway will bring passion and skill to the Chico State softball team this season.