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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

The win Saturday brought the overall record of the men's team to 15-3. Their next game will be at home Feb. 6 against Stanislaus State.

Wildcats and Toros set to face off in a battle of the unbeaten

Lukas Mann, Reporter
January 23, 2025

The Chico State Wildcats men's basketball team will take on the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Thursday evening to determine who will be the last undefeated team in the California Collegiate Athletic...

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Chico State men's basketball Coach Greg Clink looks on at a game from the sidelines.

Men’s basketball head coach retires 4 days before season opener

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024

Chico State men’s basketball coach Greg Clink announced his retirement Monday, only four days before the team’s 2024-25 season opener in Seattle. Clink will end his 16-year career, which started...

Men's basketball team huddle up going over plays during timeout. Taken by Nick Sanders on Feb. 9.

Chico State men’s basketball falls short in grueling away game battle

Kya Williams, Reporter
February 12, 2024

During a busy weekend on the road, the Chico State men's basketball team faced a challenging matchup resulting in a 79-91 loss against Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday. The Wildcats and the San...

The Wildcats' five seniors with their families

No. 11 Wildcats dismantle the Pioneers during celebration of their five seniors

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 28, 2022

Head coach Greg Clink decided to change his starting lineup for the first time this season to the five seniors. This decision paid off, as the No. 11 Wildcats bullied the Pioneers on the way to their...

Wildcat Wright Jr. on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

The No. 11 Wildcats prance on the Toros to win their fifth straight

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 25, 2022

Junior guard Colby Orr broke a defender on his way to hit a 3-pointer to give the Wildcats a comfortable lead to secure the win. Chico State Men’s Basketball, who are freshly off being ranked as No...

Wildcat Isaiah Brooks giving his teammates a pre-game talk.

No. 11 Wildcats lockdown the No. 14 Cougars

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2022

The highly anticipated rematch between the No. 11 and No. 14 teams in the country did not disappoint — especially, if you are a Wildcat fan. Chico State Men’s Basketball evened out the season series...

Wildcat Breenan Wheeler dunking during pre-game warmups.

No. 11 Wildcats thrash the Golden Eagles in Southern California

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 18, 2022

The No. 11 Wildcats won their third-straight game as they coasted past the Cal State LA Golden Eagles in their second-to-last road game of the regular season.  Chico State Men’s Basketball became...

Wildcat Joshua Hamilton on 2/12/22 against SFSU.

No. 14 Wildcats stay alive in CCAA title race after exhilarating comeback

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 14, 2022

The Chico State Men’s Basketball team remained in the middle of the California Collegiate Athletic Association title hunt after a double-digit comeback in the second half.  The Wildcats had the...

Kevin Warren celebrating after an and-one opportunity against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

No. 10 Wildcats sweep season series against the No. 3 Coyotes

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 7, 2022

Head coach Greg Clink wasn’t happy with the Chico State Men’s Basketball team’s effort and intensity after their loss against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. Clink said the competitive level showed...

Wildcat forwards Malik Duffy and Kelvin Wright Jr. making their entrance prior to their game against the Broncos on 2/3/22

No. 10 Wildcats suffer third loss of the season against rival Broncos

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 4, 2022

The California Collegiate Athletic Association race is heating up and the No. 10 Wildcats are right in the mix of things.  Chico State Men’s Basketball currently sits at third place in the standings,...

The Wildcats' lining up for the national anthem on 1/13/22 prior to their matchup against San Marcos.

No. 7 Wildcats split games in their CCAA Bay Area road-trip

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2022

Before the No. 7 Chico State Men’s Basketball team started their road trip, they received unfortunate news as they found out that starting guards Isaiah Brooks and Joshua Hamilton were deemed unable...

CCAA Classic ends the No. 5 Wildcats' perfect record

CCAA Classic ends the No. 5 Wildcats’ perfect record

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2022

No. 5 Chico State Men’s Basketball 10-game winning streak, the longest in 79 years, ended Thursday night in a 85-87 heart-breaking overtime loss to the San Marcos Cougars.  The game saw the Wildcats...