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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Calvin Geraci jumps high and takes a shot while a Gator defender goes up in attempt to block.

Victory allows Wildcats to clinch a home playoff game

Matthew Wreden // February 21, 2020

The Chico State men’s basketball team locked up a first-round home game in the CCAA tournament after defeating the San Francisco State Gators by 80-69 Thursday night in Acker Gym. The Wildcats (19-6)...

Senior Brooke Bowen elevates to take a shot over her opponent. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Wildcats bid a farewell to lone senior

Gabriella Bermudez // March 8, 2016
Lone senior Brooke Bowen leaves a young women's basketball team behind with a strong message.
Head coach Greg Clink designs a play in the CCAA playoffs against Cal State L.A. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Coach Clink: Recruiting winners, making champions

Lars Gustafson // March 7, 2016
Orion sports reporter Lars Gustafson sits down with Chico State men's basketball head coach Greg Clink to talk about his journey from a player to head coach of the Wildcats.
The men's basketball team lines up during the National Anthem in a game against Cal Poly Pomona.

‘Cats clinch second straight CCAA title

Patrick Pace // February 27, 2016
Chico State men's basketball team beats Cal State Dominguez Hills to win their second straight conference title.
Sophomore Natalie Valenzuela waits for a pass from her teammate in a game on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Wildcats extend kind gesture to injured player

Gabriella Bermudez // February 27, 2016
Chico State women's basketball team lost to Cal State Dominguez Hills, 49-69.
Junior Tyler Prange (left) and senior Tanner Giddings (right) in games against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Basketball teams push toward playoffs

Kenta Mcafee // February 25, 2016
The men try to gain the top seed while the women are just trying to make the playoffs.
Sophomore Jalen McFerren takes a shot against Cal State Stanislaus while junior Robert Duncan looks for the rebound. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Men’s basketball rebounds from Friday’s loss

Patrick Pace // February 23, 2016
Big games from Silverstrom and Ellis propel the Wildcats to a win
Sports writer Gabriella Bermudez

Men or women, we are all Wildcats

Gabriella Bermudez // February 18, 2016
Why is it that men's sports receive more attention than women's sports?
Men's basketball team wins in overtime and crushes record

Men’s basketball team wins in overtime and crushes record

Esther Briggs // February 16, 2016
The men's basketball team beat San Bernardino on Feb. 13 and puts them into the record books.
Sophomore Jalen McFerren calls for the ball in a game against Cal State East Bay. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball team elevated to first in CCAA

Kenta Mcafee // February 16, 2016
The Chico State men's basketball team beat UC San Diego, 76-71, on Feb. 12.
Sophomore Whitney Branham inbounds the ball against Cal State East Bay in a game on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Women’s basketball team falls short on the road

Gabriella Bermudez // February 15, 2016
Women's basketball team loses to UC San Diego, 47-68.
Freshman Irie Stokes defends against an attacking defender. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team rebounds in dominant fashion

Gabriella Bermudez // February 7, 2016
After losing on Feb. 5, the women's basketball team dominates Cal State Monterey Bay, 60-36.
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