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Jordan Allred playing tight defense against the Sunbirds. Photo taken Nov. 9 by Megan Leblanc.

Women’s basketball shoots their way to an undefeated start

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // November 11, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team scooped up their second win of the season over Dominican University 75-68 bringing them to a 2-0 start to the season. The Wildcats shot the lights out the gym...

Miles Daniels driving to the cup against Seattle Pacific. Photo taken Nov. 8 by Rio Giancarlo/SPU.

Men’s basketball fall short in nail bitter against the Cougars

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // November 11, 2024

The Wildcats men’s basketball team took on the Azusa Pacific Cougars in their second game of the season falling just short 81-78.  Despite holding a one-point lead at the half, the Cougars' consistency...

Wildcats celebrate winning a point against Cal Poly Pomona on Oct. 26. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Tough night in San Francisco for the Wildcats

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // November 2, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats volleyball team took on the No. 20 San Francisco State Gators, but fell short of shaking up the California Collegiate Athletic Association despite the great individual performances...

Elijah Beverley(left) and Sylas Sells(right) celebrate after Sells scored a goal on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon. Sells goal tied the game 1-1 before the first half was over.

Wildcats and Broncos end with a draw after a four-goal nail-biter

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 27, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats men's soccer team (9-2-3, 3-1-3 CCAA) took on Cal Poly Pomona Broncos (8-1-5, 3-0-4 CCAA) Friday in an end to end contest that led to a 2-2 draw, leaving the Wildcats with one...

Kylie Matthews, Caitlyn Eichhorst, Jessie Camarillo and Kailie Flores celebrating a point against the Warriors. Taken Oct. 18 by Aaron Draper.

Chico State volleyball grabs big win against Stanislaus State

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 20, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (7-10, 4-6 CCAA) faced off with Stanislaus State Warriors (13-5, 6-4 CCAA) in a back-and-forth battle that led to Chico State bringing home their fourth California Collegiate...

Sophomore outside hitter Maria Wahl attacking the ball against SF State. Taken Oct. 5 by Aaron Draper.

Chico State Volleyball drop both in LA road trip

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 14, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (6-9, 3-5 CCAA) took on both Cal State LA Golden Eagles (10-5, 5-3 CCAA) and Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (6-10, 3-5 CCAA) over the weekend in their second California Collegiate...

Claire Nordeen and Kassandra Nall discussing tactics prior to the third set. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 5

Chico State volleyball falls short to San Francisco State

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 6, 2024

Chico State picked up their third conference loss in four sets to a tough San Francisco State Gators squad (11-3) in a game that was tighter than the box score may show.  The Wildcats struggled in...

Avery Pieri and Jordan Brail forcing the ball back to midfield in hopes of gaining back possession. Taken by Nate Paddock Sept. 8.

Chico State women’s soccer falls to Cal State LA in conference opener

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 6, 2024

Coming off a three-game unbeaten streak, the Wildcats had hopes of knocking off the defending California Collegiate Athletic Association champs, Cal State LA Golden Eagles, in their first conference game...

Chico State Wildcats’ #5 Miles Rice celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first half against Stanislaus State on Sept. 28 in Chico. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer extends winning streak to six with victory over Stanislaus State

Trevor Lee, Reporter // September 29, 2024

Chico State men’s soccer (6-1) survived a tightly contested game Saturday evening against the Stanislaus State Warriors (4-2-1). Despite being outshot by the Warriors, the Wildcats scored early in the...

Chico State women’s soccer team getting pumped up before kicking off the 2024 season. Taken by Nate Paddock on Sept. 5.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer will play at University Stadium after power was restored

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 28, 2024

After the power was restored and campus was reopened, Chico State Athletics announced that the men’s and women’s soccer games will be played at the University Soccer Stadium. Admissions will be free...

Chico State Wildcats’ #10 Brynn Howard dribbles the ball around the defender in a game against Dominican on Aug. 24 in Chico. Photo Courtesy of Aaron Draper.

Wildcats women’s soccer holds off Jessup in defensive clash

Trevor Lee, Reporter // September 22, 2024

The Chico State women’s soccer team (2-1-2) traveled to Rocklin Saturday, Sept. 21 to take on the Jessup Warriors. The game was a defensive battle, with the Wildcats scoring their lone goal in the 36th...

Madison Noll closing in on Natalie Mendoza while working on transition defense in preparation for Jessup University 
Taken Sept. 23

Martin and Souza play big roles during the Washington road trip

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // September 18, 2024

Chico State women’s soccer traveled to the state of Washington to take on Central Washington University  and Seattle Pacific University in their first road trip of the year, with both games resulting...

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