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Wildcat of the week

Patrick Pace and Sean Martens // November 15, 2017
Colby Dean
Golf star Colby Dean is moving up

Golf star Colby Dean is moving up

Christopher Hendrickson // February 28, 2017

Colby Dean, Junior, is on his way up and has been since he first been since he stepped onto the Chico State campus. Dean moved from Idaho to Chico with intent to play golf for the Wildcats, and equal intent...

Men’s golf team finishes 12th

Gabriel Moreno // October 21, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team had its worst performance of the season at the Otter Invitational Oct. 18, with a 40-over par 904 to place 12th.Junior Colby Dean led the team's effort with a 22nd place...

Men’s golf team struggles early

Jordan Jarrell // October 18, 2016

The Chico State men’s golf team had its least successful opening day Oct. 17 at the Otter Invitational, after shooting 23-over par to place 12th. The team has maintained an almost perfect record...

Sophomore Kelley Sullivan watches his teammates tee off during a Wildcat practice. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Men’s golf protects their green

Jordan Jarrell // October 6, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team finished the InterWest Insurance Wildcat Classic by tying for first with Western Washington University with a cumulative stroke total of 877. It was Chico State in the end...

A Chico State golfer examines the green before taking a putt. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf leads Wildcat Classic

Gabriel Moreno // October 4, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team is enjoying their home field advantage in the InterWest Wildcat Insurance Classic, as they move into the final day of the tournament with a three-stroke lead. Senior Cole...

The Chico State men's golf team opens up their season at the Saint Martin's Invitational. Photo Courtesy of TL Brown.

Men’s golf team picking up the slack

Kenta Mcafee // October 2, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team has succeeded early in their season, with a first and a second place finish in their first two invitationals. The success the 'Cats have enjoyed comes in spite of recently...

A Chico State golfer tees off during practice earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Golf takes second in Washington

Gabriel Moreno // September 29, 2016

The men's golf team continued their performance in the Western Washington University Invitational on Sept. 27 and placed second with a stroke total of 4-under par 860 as a team. Chico State had two...

A Chico State men's golfer tees off during the 'Cats practice. Orion file photo

Golf starts strong in invitational

Kenta Mcafee // September 28, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team competed in the Western Washington University invitational on Sept. 26 and placed second after the first day.The Wildcats have yet to rest since starting their season, as...

The Chico State men's golf team watches their teammate tee off during a Wildcat tournament.
Photo courtesy of TL Brown

Green leads men’s golf to first win

Gabriel Moreno // September 28, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team succeeded their fourth place position in the Saint Martin's Invitational to open their season by placing first.The team shot a stroke total of 576 and improved on their...

The Chico State men's golf team practices for an upcoming invitational at the Butte Creek Country Club. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

‘Cats take fourth at Saint Martin’s

Gabriel Moreno // September 25, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team opened up their season at the Saint Martin's Invitational and tied for fourth.Chico State remains tied with Cal State Monterey Bay with a stroke total of 15-over par 299....

Corey Silverstrom practices dribbling before a game. Photo credit: John Domogma

Superstitions across sports

Gabriel Moreno // September 8, 2016

Superstition is common among the athletes at Chico State. Senior shooting guard Corey Silverstrom, has several different superstitions to enhance his game."I personally have my own superstitions, I like...

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