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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Junior guard Jalen McFerren shoots free throws during a Wildcats home game. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Men’s basketball remains perfect at home

Gabriel Moreno // December 10, 2016

A double-double by junior guard Jalen McFerren Dec. 9 snagged the Wildcats a 96-73 win over Humboldt State.The team's competed for the 200th time, but the 23 point win was the largest margin between them...

Junior Isaiah Ellis dunks the ball over his opponent in a game. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball loses first game

Kenta Mcafee // November 13, 2016

The Chico State men's basketball team found its first loss of the season Nov. 12 against fourth-ranked National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school Biola. The loss marked the Wildcats first...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini defends against senior guard Rob Duncan during a Wildcat scrimmage. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Briggs’ blocks lead to comeback

Gabriel Moreno // November 11, 2016

One hundred percent shooting from the field, nine rebounds and five blocks from first-year center Justin Briggs led the Wildcats to a comeback win Nov. 11 against the Concordia University Irvine Eagles. After...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini shoots in the paint during a scrimmage on the Wildcats home court. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Full Disclosure: Men’s basketball team returns strong

Jordan Jarrell // November 7, 2016

Despite the lack of veteran players, the men’s basketball team went 22-7 and made it to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and NCAA Tournament last season. The team tacked on...

Junior forward Isaiah Ellis dunks during a Chico State scrimmage. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Chico State wins opening Exhibition

Esther Briggs // November 4, 2016

A 57 point win for the Chico State men's basketball team is only one small indicator of how it will do in the upcoming season.Currently ranked sixth in the nation, the team played against Future College...

Corey Silverstrom attempts to free himself from a defender and get in position to receive an inbound pass. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s basketball team scrimmage displays new improvements

Kenta Mcafee // October 28, 2016

The Chico State men's basketball team opened its season Oct. 28 with a scrimmage. The team battled itself with junior point guard Jalen McFerren leading half the team against junior shooting guard Corey...

Javone Bradford shows his support during breast cancer awareness month by wearing pink on campus. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Real athletes wear pink

Jordan Jarrell // October 16, 2016

As the NFL dedicates the month of October to raising awareness for breast cancer, Chico State athletes have also taken strides to show their support. The NFL is allowing players to wear pink accessories...

Corey Silverstrom dribbles the ball past two defenders. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Former athletes inspire the present

Kenta Mcafee // September 30, 2016

Eleven athletes from five different decades were honored at the Chico State Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 24, with eight sports earning a new inductee.The Hall of Fame began in 1985 and has served as...

Sophomore Isaiah Ellis runs back on defense in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats finish regular season with a loss

Kenta Mcafee // February 29, 2016
The men's basketball team loses to Cal State L.A., 65-64.
Junior Tyler Prange (left) and senior Tanner Giddings (right) in games against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Basketball teams push toward playoffs

Kenta Mcafee // February 25, 2016
The men try to gain the top seed while the women are just trying to make the playoffs.
Sophomore Corey Silverstrom dribbles through the defense in a game against Cal State East Bay on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Former high school enemies come together as teammates

Jason Spies // February 17, 2016
Going from high school to college, rooming with your high school opponent and becoming best friends, going from the bench to starting. Corey Silverstrom has seen it all and he's only in his sophomore season.
Mens basketball team wins in overtime and crushes record

Men’s basketball team wins in overtime and crushes record

Esther Briggs // February 16, 2016
The men's basketball team beat San Bernardino on Feb. 13 and puts them into the record books.
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