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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Isaiah Brooks dribbles the ball down court in round one of the CCAA playoffs.

Wildcats rally to win the first home playoff game

Matthew Wreden and // March 5, 2020

The Wildcats escaped with a crucial win at Acker Gym Tuesday night as they took down the Stanislaus State Warriors by a score 75-73 in overtime. It was a back and forth battle throughout game one of...

The Wildcats huddle before the game against Sonoma State.

Wildcats display their resilience

Arrow VanAbrams // February 23, 2020

The Chico State men’s basketball team (20-6) fought through a shaky first half to beat the Sonoma State Seawolves (5-20) 77-58 in the last regular season home game of the year on Saturday Feb. 22.  Fans...

Calvin Geraci jumps high and takes a shot while a Gator defender goes up in attempt to block.

Victory allows Wildcats to clinch a home playoff game

Matthew Wreden // February 21, 2020

The Chico State men’s basketball team locked up a first-round home game in the CCAA tournament after defeating the San Francisco State Gators by 80-69 Thursday night in Acker Gym. The Wildcats (19-6)...

Chico State takes on Cal State San Marcos in Acker Gym.

Wildcats come back strong

Arrow VanAbrams and // February 14, 2020

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to UC San Diego, the Chico State men’s basketball team returned to the court strong with a 79-73 win over California State University, San Marcos in Acker Gym on Saturday...

Chico State Wildcats take on the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles in Acker Gym.

Wildcats come out victorious in their ninth straight

Alex Martin // January 26, 2020

Chico State men’s basketball put on a show in Acker Gym on Saturday night as they beat the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles by a score of 87-62. This led the Wildcats to their ninth straight victory. Junior...

The tip-off begins the game between Chico State and Cal State Dominguez Hills.

Consistent defense and free throws – crucial for a win

Nicolas Espino // January 24, 2020

     Second-chance opportunities prove to be the difference as junior Malik Duffy led the Chico State men’s basketball team to an 85-76 victory over the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Thursday...

Isaiah Brooks brings the ball up the floor against Stanislaus State. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico struggles defensively in CCAA opener

Wesley Harris // November 23, 2019

Chico State men’s basketball exciting start would not prevail in their home California Collegiate Athletic Association opener Thursday night. Defense is normally something the Wildcats can hang their...

Left to right: Mckena Barker, Madison Wong, Shay Stark, Isaiah Brooks, Malik Duffy Photo credit: Brandon Downs

Love and support for five honored basketball players

Brandon Downs // March 18, 2019

Despite both teams missing the playoffs, five Chico State basketball players received recognition from the California Collegiate Athletic Association coaches for their hard work and success this season.The...

Chico State and Humboldt State jump ball to start their game on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Acker Gym. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

The twisted turns of the men’s basketball season

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // March 13, 2019

The men’s basketball team faced a roller coaster ride of a season, ending up ranked 22 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II West Region.The record for the season was 8-14 in...

Josh Lavergne shoots free-throws against Humboldt State on Feb. 2, 2019. 
Image credit: Jessica Bartlett/University Photographer.

Ball security an issue in loss against CSU Los Angeles

Matthew Ferreira // February 22, 2019

The Wildcats men’s basketball team lost their game Thursday night to the Cal State University of Los Angeles by a score of 69-57. With the playoffs nearing and a potential spot for the Wildcats still...

Marvin Timothy slams the ball in against Humboldt State Saturday night. Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Wildcats send Lucky Loggers packing

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // February 3, 2019

Unfair calls and Humboldt State's aggressive defense was what Chico State faced Saturday night at Acker Gymnasium. It showed what the team was truly capable of as the Wildcats gutted out a 67-65 win over...

Senior Marvin Timothy dunks the ball against UC San Diego, Thursday night at Acker Gymnasium. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico State men’s basketball fall to number one ranked UC San Diego

Noah Andrews // January 25, 2019

Home court advantage didn't help much last night as the Chico State Wildcats fell to UC San Diego 78-57, adding to their consecutive loss streak now at four games. From the outset, Chico struggled...

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