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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...

Freshman setter Claire Nordeen celebrating a point against Cal Poly Humboldt. Taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 27

Chico State volleyball improves to 2-1 in conference play after sweeping The Lumberjacks

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // September 28, 2024

The Chico State women's Volleyball team dominated the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks, sweeping them despite the last minute location change from Acker gym to Pleasant Valley High School due to power outages....

Della and Iresh Molina crossing the finish line at the Kym Duyst Twilight Invitational at Stanislaus State. The twins said that they didn’t plan on holding hands before the race, deciding to do it right at the end of the race. Taken by Scott Durham on Sept. 14.

Molina twins named co-runners of the week for the first time in conference history

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 26, 2024

Twin sisters Della and Iresh Molina were named California Collegiate Athletic Association Co-Runners of the Week after crossing the finish line simultaneously while holding hands at the Kym Duyst Twilight...

Starting pitcher Ethan Lay throwing a pitch late in the sixth inning. Lay had six strikeouts in a marathon performance. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on March 29.

Wildcats baseball drops series lead after late-game rally from Dominguez Hills

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // March 30, 2024

Starting pitcher Ethan Lay’s solid performance wasn’t enough for the Wildcats as they lost 2-1 to the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Lay gave the Wildcats an electric 7.1 innings, giving up no...

Right fielder Troy Kent making a play on a deep fly ball in the top of the sixth against San Marcos. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on March 17.

Wildcats drop series finale after an 8-run seventh inning from the Cougars

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // March 18, 2024

The Wildcats split the weekend series with Cal State San Marcos Sunday afternoon after giving up three home runs in the finale, ultimately losing 11-7. The seventh inning was the turning point in the...

Sophomore shortstop Lorenzo Mariani, right, making a tough throw on a ground ball up the middle against Cal State San Marcos. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on Mar. 16.

Wildcats flip the script to take both in doubleheader against San Marcos

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // March 16, 2024

After a tough loss Friday night, the Wildcats turned the momentum in their favor against first-place Cal State San Marcos. The Wildcats gave the Cougars a taste of their own medicine in game one of...

Senior Zhane Duckett warms up her jump shot before practice. Photo by Nathan Chiochios on March 12.

Chico State women’s basketball earns first NCAA tournament in 10 years

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // March 14, 2024

After a second-place finish in the CCAA, the Wildcats earned the fifth seed in the NCAA Division-II West Regional Tournament in head coach Brian Fogel's fifth appearance with Chico State. The Wildcats...

Chico State putting up shots before practice. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on March 12.

Chico State men’s basketball tabbed for second NCAA tournament in 3 years

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // March 13, 2024

Following a 20-win season, the Wildcats earned the sixth seed in the NCAA Division-II West Regional Tournament, and are set to face off against the No. 3 seeded Montana State Billings Yellowjackets. The...

Wildcats play. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

Chico State men’s basketball weekend recap: A triumph and setback on the road

Kya Williams, Reporter // February 20, 2024

The Chico State men's basketball team had an eventful weekend on the road, battling it out on the court in two thrilling games. The Wildcats faced off against Cal State Monterey Bay on Thursday 78-67,...

Number 19, Eric Angerer, senior first baseman, leaves home after a hit.Photo credit: Emily Teague

Baseball player breaks hit by pitch record

Emerson Keenan // February 25, 2014
First baseman Eric Angerer broke Chico State's record for most times hit by pitch over a career.
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