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Eric Coleman was named Athletic Director on Thursday, succeeding former Athletic Director Anita Barker, who retired in September.

Chico State names Eric Coleman as new athletic director

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 1, 2024

After a two-month search, Chico State selected Eric Coleman as the University’s executive director of athletics. Coleman is the successor to long-time Athletic Director Anita Barker, who served in the...

Iresh Molina, middle, finishing out the final push of a race next to her sister, Della, right. Taken by Joshua Beam.

Iresh Molina wins second CCAA Runner of the Week in third week of season

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // October 9, 2024

Junior Iresh Molina picked up her second California Collegiate Athletic Association Runner of the Week award of the season after finishing fifth at the Bill Roe Classic in Bellingham, Washington. She...

Darius Dukes dribbling down the wing, leaving his defender on the ground. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.

Chico State men’s soccer drops points against Dominguez Hills

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 6, 2024

The Chico State men’s soccer team took on the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Sunday in a high-scoring battle that ended in a stalemate, 2-2. Both of the Wildcats’ goals were provided from penalties,...

Sophomore Kaylie Parola during her 2023-24 season. This was her first season as a Wildcat, and she finished 27th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Photo courtesy of Sonoma State Athletics.

Wildcats Women’s Golf shows steady improvement, finishes 9th in Swan Memorial

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 13, 2024

The Chico State women’s golf team finished ninth to open the season in the Swan Memorial Tournament, hosted by Colorado Christian University on Monday and Tuesday. Sophomore Kaylie Parola led the...

FloSports and the CCAA announced a partnership to stream sports starting in the 2024-25 school year. FloSports is a subscription sports broadcasting company based in Austin, Texas. Photo courtesy of FloSports.

CCAA and FloSports partner to announce subscription streaming service for upcoming season

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 5, 2024

The California Collegiate Athletic Association unveiled their pricing for FloSports, which will allow streaming of all sports in the conference for the 2024 to 2025 academic year and beyond. The base...

Sophomore midfielder Jack Shane taking a corner kick in the second half of a friendly versus Jessup. Taken by Nate Paddock on Aug. 31.

Wildcats men’s soccer set for a promising run

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // September 3, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats men’s soccer team is coming into the 2024 season with one common goal in mind amongst the players and staff: winning the conference.  In 2023, the Wildcats finished 11-2-7...

Chico State midfielder Natalie Mendoza — center — after scoring a penalty kick against Cal State Monterey Bay. The goal would be the difference in the game, as the Wildcats won 1-0 over the Sea Otters. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Oct. 29, 2023.

With a dynamic offense, Chico State women’s soccer looks to take season one day at a time

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 2, 2024

With a strong core of returning players and exciting newcomers, Chico State Women’s Soccer looks to make a splash in their upcoming season. The Wildcats finished last season with an 11-7-1 record...

Chico State celebrates Natalie Mendoza's Goal

Chico State Women’s Soccer has weekend thrills and challenges

Kya Williams, Reporter // October 23, 2023

It was a weekend of highs and lows for the Chico State Women's Soccer (9-5-1) team as they faced a tough 0-2 defeat against Cal State Los Angeles on Friday, but pulled through Sunday with a thrilling 4-0...

Chico State Wildcats head coach Kim Sutton (center) encourages the team against Dominican Penguins during the second half of their women's soccer game on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Chico, Calif. Photo Credit: Jason Halley

Chico State Women’s Soccer team finds victory and defeat in weekend matches

Kya Williams, Sports Reporter // October 18, 2023

The Chico State Women's Soccer had a rollercoaster weekend with a thrilling 2-1 win against the Sonoma State Seawolves Thursday, followed by a heart-wrenching 0-1 loss against Cal Poly Humboldt Saturday. On...

The starting lineups for Thursday's game

Chico State Wildcat Men’s Soccer is back with a vengeance coupled with a strong defensive stand

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // September 3, 2021

For the first time since Nov.12, 2019, the Wildcats finally took the pitch in front of their fans at University Soccer Stadium against the Western Washington Vikings last Thursday.  It was a defensive...

The Chico State baseball team looks on during an important game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Wildcats lose game in final inning

Gabriella Bermudez // May 13, 2016
Chico State baseball drops game in final inning on second day of the CCAA tournament.
Senior Desiree Gonzales waits patiently for a pitch during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Desiree’ Gonzalez: Home run queen

Gabriella Bermudez // May 12, 2016
Chico State senior is breaking records left and right as she finishes up her college career.
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