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Isaiah Elliss presence was missed as the Cats dropped a crucial road loss to Cal Poly Pomona Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Broncos buck the Wildcats in overtime

Marco Day // December 3, 2017

The Chico State men's basketball team lost in double overtime to Cal Poly Pomona this Friday. The Mustangs displayed their reputation as one of the best defensive teams in the California Collegiate Athletic...

The Trade heard ’round the world

Patrick Pace // August 30, 2017

On August 22, the NBA universe was flipped on it's head. Kyrie Irving, the starting point guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers and a top-15 player in the NBA, was traded for Boston Celtics starting point guard...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Duncan is leaving his legacy

Carlos Islas // March 7, 2017

Everyone’s dream is to leave their mark on history, but very few, if ever, get the opportunity to do so. In sports the opportunity is always present but it is up to the athlete to leave their mark in...

Improvements needed for concussion protocols

Marc Wilson // March 5, 2017

The concussion protocol for collegiate and professional sports is flawed and needs to be improved. Athletes who have suffered any dramatic head injury should not be allowed to return and play that same...

Wildcat ladies lose first round

Marc Wilson // March 4, 2017

The Chico State Women’s basketball team's season ended in heartbreak as the team lost its first-round game of the CCAA post season tournament to Cal State East Bay. Back-to-back buckets by junior...

’Cats win big in the Bay

Marc Wilson // February 28, 2017

The Chico State Men’s Basketball team heads into the postseason with a new-found momentum.After putting up 78 points in their victory over Cal State East Bay Friday, the Chico State men’s basketball...

What makes an athlete great?

Marc Wilson // February 24, 2017

In the sports community, a phrase we so often hear is “Oh they are destined for greatness.” But how we define and measure the greatness of an athlete?In the sports world, we have some greats:...

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Wildcat of the week: Whitney Branham

Franky Renteria and Patrick Pace // February 23, 2017

Junior guard Whitney Branham is the leading scorer for the Chico State Wildcat's women's basketball team. She averages 14.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game and is an 89 percent free throw shooter. After...

The ‘Cats on a losing streak

Marc Wilson // February 14, 2017
The Chico State men's basketball team's slide continues

‘Cats struggle in Coyote territory

Katalina Santamaria // January 23, 2017

After three straight wins at home, the Chico States women’s basketball team started the new year with a tough loss against Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes. Despite a slow start, the 'Cats were able...

Junior outside hitter Olivia Mediano attempts to direct her team during a Wildcat home game. 
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Star players shine on the court

Cydney Nance // November 15, 2016

No single athlete can represent an entire team, but the players that hit game-winning shots or snag the final kill seem to stand above the rest.The Chico State athletic department is no stranger to greatness...

Junior forward Isaiah Ellis dunks during a Chico State scrimmage. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Chico State wins opening Exhibition

Esther Briggs // November 4, 2016

A 57 point win for the Chico State men's basketball team is only one small indicator of how it will do in the upcoming season.Currently ranked sixth in the nation, the team played against Future College...

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