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The Wildcat starters on the bench prior to the game.

Season Review: Wildcat Women’s Basketball defeated in playoffs, optimistic about future

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // March 24, 2022

Chico State Women’s Basketball fell short during their postseason run, as they lost to the San Marcos Cougars in the semifinal of the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament with a score...

The Wildcats pre-game huddle prior to their game against the Coyotes.

Best in the West: Wildcats advance to Elite 8 to face the Augusta Jaguars

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // March 16, 2022

The Wild, Wild West belongs to the Chico State Men’s Basketball team after they triumphed over the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks 70-52 in the West Region Final. Now they will face the Augusta University...

Freshman third baseman and first baseman Grace Stover putting the ball in the play.

Make broom: Wildcat softball sweeps Lumberjacks to extend win streak

Johnny Maldonado, Reporter // March 10, 2022

Chico State Softball earned their second sweep of the season at Cal Poly Humboldt. The Lumberjacks were forced to switch out 10 pitchers in an attempt to stop Chico State, but it didn’t pay off. Senior...

Wildcats celebrating their walk-off victory.

Chico State sweeps Cal State San Bernardino in walk-off fashion

Johnny Maldonado // March 2, 2022

Chico State Softball showed true grit in their final game against San Bernardino, as they dominated and won all four games. Up until the sixth inning, Chico State was completely shut out. Freshman...

The Wildcats five seniors with their families

No. 11 Wildcats dismantle the Pioneers during celebration of their five seniors

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

Head coach Greg Clink decided to change his starting lineup for the first time this season to the five seniors. This decision paid off, as the No. 11 Wildcats bullied the Pioneers on the way to their...

The Wildcats with their senior Mikaela Bismillah on Feb. 26

Chico State Women’s Basketball fall short of upset in last home game at Acker Gym

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

The Wildcats came in fresh off of a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth-clinching win, but came up short against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. Chico State Women’s Basketball...

Wildcat Haley Ison on defense against the Toros on Feb.24.

CCAA playoff ticket secured for Chico State Women’s basketball after clutch layup

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 25, 2022

The first match up of the year between Chico State Women’s Basketball team and the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros went in favor of the hosting Wildcats as they secured a spot in the California Collegiate...

Wildcat Wright Jr. on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

The No. 11 Wildcats prance on the Toros to win their fifth straight

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 25, 2022

Junior guard Colby Orr broke a defender on his way to hit a 3-pointer to give the Wildcats a comfortable lead to secure the win. Chico State Men’s Basketball, who are freshly off being ranked as No...

Wildcat Isaiah Brooks giving his teammates a pre-game talk.

No. 11 Wildcats lockdown the No. 14 Cougars

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 20, 2022

The highly anticipated rematch between the No. 11 and No. 14 teams in the country did not disappoint — especially, if you are a Wildcat fan. Chico State Men’s Basketball evened out the season series...

Chico State cheering on their team

Wildcat softball tops-off weekend with nail biting victory

Johnny Maldonado, Reporter // February 19, 2022

In the last game of the Desert Stinger Tournament, the Chico State Softball team were able to hang on to their lead in extra innings with a 5-4 victory over Montana State University.  Both teams...

Wildcat Breenan Wheeler dunking during pre-game warmups.

No. 11 Wildcats thrash the Golden Eagles in Southern California

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 18, 2022

The No. 11 Wildcats won their third-straight game as they coasted past the Cal State LA Golden Eagles in their second-to-last road game of the regular season.  Chico State Men’s Basketball became...

Wildcat Joshua Hamilton on 2/12/22 against SFSU.

No. 14 Wildcats stay alive in CCAA title race after exhilarating comeback

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 14, 2022

The Chico State Men’s Basketball team remained in the middle of the California Collegiate Athletic Association title hunt after a double-digit comeback in the second half.  The Wildcats had the...

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