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A fight for the ball during a lineout between Chico State and the University of Kansas. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State men’s rugby make final-four

Ricardo Tovar // April 20, 2019

In what wound up being a physical game, even by rugby's standards, the Chico State men's rugby team grounded the University of Kansas 24-7. The game was a defensive battle at the beginning as neither...

Andy Beronilla jumps up to block John Vega’s shot on the basket at Monday night’s practice on March 4, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Chico State club basketball enjoys inaugural season

Noah Andrews // March 6, 2019

Chico State's Collegiate Sports Club Program was created to provide students an opportunity to participate in competitive sports against other intercollegiate teams while enhancing the students' university...

Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week – Stefani Bergerhouse

Noah Enns and Kate Angeles // May 16, 2018

Stefani Bergerhouse is a senior and four-year member of the women's rugby team. Bergerhouse played the best game of her career in the national championship game May 5 against the University of Central...

Darby McFall was named most outstanding player in the Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference. Photo courtesy of John Cort

After Chico wins title, McFall named most outstanding player in conference

Noah Enns // May 6, 2018

Leader and team captain of the No. 1 women's rugby team in the nation Darby McFall was named Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference Most Outstanding Player of the Year.McFall, a senior, has been a part of Chico...

Chico State rugby battles in a scrum against Stanford. Photo Courtesy: David Vargas

Chico State Men’s rugby club falls to Long Beach, ending season

Noah Enns // April 15, 2018

The Chico State men's rugby club's season officially came to an end in Long Beach at the Spring Championship quarterfinal. The Wildcats lost to Long Beach State by a score of 36-28."I think we did a lot...

Malori Wagner making her way through the race at UNR for the mountain team. Photo Courtesy: Anthony Tran

Chico State cycling’s success leading to growth on the road

Noah Enns // April 6, 2018

The Chico State cycling club had its most members ever this fall semester for its mountain team and the road team is still growing for the spring semester.Chico State is more known for its mountain team...

Bryan Laffey tosses the ball in to his teammates during Saturday's game against Stanford. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s rugby defeats Stanford 66-19 to advance to championship Sunday

Andrew Baumgartner // March 31, 2018

The No. 1 ranked Chico State men's rugby team defeated Stanford 66-19 Saturday afternoon thanks to the teams execution of their game plan. The last time Chico State faced Stanford they beat them 34-14...

The Wildcats prepare to host Stanford Saturday at 1 p.m. 

Photo Courtesy of Chico State Men's Rugby Facebook

Chico State hosts Stanford in Pacific Western Rugby Conference Championship playoffs

Noah Enns // March 30, 2018

The No. 1 Chico State men's rugby club is hosting the Pacific Western Rugby Conference Championship this weekend. The Wildcats first square off against No. 4 seed Stanford at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Wildcats...

Chico State goalie Gavin Risbry making sure no goals get passed him while Quinn Gaebler defends. Photo Courtesy of Shelly Risbry

Men’s lacrosse club team looks to build with new, returning players

Noah Enns // March 17, 2018

Despite just one win on the year so far, the Chico State men's lacrosse club team is staying positive with high hopes for the future.The Wildcats have a very young team this year and are looking to build....

Chico State waterski club. Photo Credit: Cam Lesslie

Waterski club built for the future

Noah Enns // March 13, 2018

The Chico State Waterski Club is full of youth and excitement this spring. New members are still being added to the club, as they approach roughly 40 members.This year's club has many new members with...

Darby McFall making a tackle for Chico State.
Photo courtesy of Chico State Women's Rugby

Women’s rugby rising to the top of the nation at Chico State

Noah Enns // February 20, 2018
The Chico State women's rugby club team is ranked #1 in the nation.
Sophomore player Helena Hoover winds up for a smooth flick to teammate Madeline Fredrickson before practice Thursday night at University Stadium. Photo credit: Anne Chamberlain

Women’s ultimate gaining popularity

Noah Enns // February 12, 2018

The Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team is on the rise and beginning to fly at Chico State.The club team has its most members the team has ever had this season with 24. The women’s team was founded...

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