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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Men's 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.
Sophomore guard Corey Silverstrom attacks the defense against Cal State Stanislaus on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Men’s basketball team wins thriller to extend their streak

Patrick Pace
February 7, 2016
McFerren leads the 'Cats to their sixth victory in a row
Junior guard Robert Duncan looks to pass in a game against Cal State Stanislaus on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Ellis leads men’s basketball team to fifth straight win

Kenta Mcafee
February 6, 2016
The men's basketball team wins its fifth straight game.
Robert Duncan, a junior at Chico State. is one of the top players on the basketball team. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Chico State junior getting national attention in breakout season

January 27, 2016
Wildcats junior guard Robert Duncan's hard work is paying off this season as he has elevated his game and his team to new heights.
Senior center Tanner Giddings jumps for the opening tip. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Men’s basketball team stays hot over winter break

January 24, 2016
The Chico State men's basketball team is off to one of their best starts in program history and do not seem to be slowing down.
Senior forward Drew Kitchens looks for a pass to senior center Tanner Giddings. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s basketball team beats Cal State San Marcos 83-82

December 13, 2015
The Chico State men's basketball team beat Cal State San Marcos 83-82 with a half-court buzzer beater.
The 2014 men's basketball team practices the uttanasana pose during a yoga session. Photo courtesy of Rex Stromness.

Men’s basketball team incorporates yoga into practices

December 8, 2015
The Chico State men's basketball team works 14 yoga sessions into its preseason practice time to help prevent injuries.
Chico State fraternities and sororities come out to support Wildcat sporting events. Photo credit: Malik Payton

Greeks come out to support Wildcat sports

Breanna Barnard
March 8, 2015
Chico State's fraternities and sororities are starting energetic cheer sections for athletes at their games and matches.
Chico State's Hannah Womack shoots for a three-pointer during a faceoff against Cal State L.A. on Jan. 30 in Acker Gym. Photo credit: Malik Payton

Wildcats look back at game-winning shots

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
March 2, 2015
Senior guards Hannah Womack and Mike Rosaroso discuss what it's like having the ball in the last seconds of a basketball game.
Brooke Bowen, forward on the women's basketball team, listens to her favorite song, "Fight Night," outside of Butte Station. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Music pumps up Wildcats’ performance

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
February 22, 2015
Chico State athletes talk about the songs that help them get ready for their games.
Chico State basketball player Jalen McFerren, left, sets up the offense with guard Mike Rosaroso, right, playing defense. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s basketball freshman to pounce on challenges

Jose Olivar
November 12, 2014
The Orion caught up with four freshmen from the men's basketball team who are expected to make an impact this season.