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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State women’s head coach Brian Fogel and first-year guard Whitney Branham strategize during practice. Branham has started in all games this season and is tied for the most assists. Photo credit: John Domogma

First-year Wildcat seizes opportunity to lead

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // February 11, 2015
Point guard Whitney Branham is taking advantage of her chance to head up the offense of the Chico State women's basketball team.
Courtney Hamilton, a former Chico State basketball player, has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Courtney Hamilton

Jose Olivar // November 19, 2014
Former Chico State women's basketball team point guard Courtney Hamilton has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
Chico State women's basketball player Hannah Womack works on her free throw shooting in practice. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s basketball goes on without graduated guards

Nick Reddy // November 11, 2014
The squad lost two CCAA first teamers: Courtney Hamilton and Jazmine Miller.
Men's basketball player Nate Appel. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats strive for hot streaks

Angelo Boscacci // March 12, 2014
Chico State athletes discuss repetitive success and its impact on their game.
Senior guard and transfer student Giordano Estrada has been an important piece of the Wildcats starting lineup this season. Orion file photo.

Basketball seniors reflect on time as Wildcats

Sergio Sanchez // March 5, 2014
A quick summary of the 2013-14 graduating Wildcat basketball players.
Seniors Jazmine Miller and Courtney Hamilton and junior Hannah Womack, guards, are all smiles after beating UC San Diego on Friday.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Triple threat leads winning streak

benjamin marquez // February 10, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team features a wining trio of guards.

From Chico State to Candlestick, superstition makes the sports world go 'round

Taylor Maddox // September 30, 2013
Wildcats find strength in quirky pregame rituals.
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