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Senior guard Mike Rosaroso shooting against a Cal Poly Pomona defender on Feb. 7. Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

Wildcats out of NCAA Tournament

Lars Gustafson
March 15, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats lost 67-61 to California Baptist in the first round of the NCAA Tournament West Regional.
The Chico State men's basketball team's starting five players huddle up prior to a play in a game against Cal State L.A. on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats on the prowl for playoff glory

Julie Ortega
March 11, 2015
A look at the Chico State men's basketball team as it heads into the NCAA Championship Tournament.
Senior Jordan Semple and junior Tanner Giddings battle against San Francisco State players for a rebound on Jan. 16. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats lose in tournament finals

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
March 10, 2015
The Chico State men's basketball team suffered a heart breaking loss in a hard fought game against Cal Poly Pomona.
Senior Jordan Semple advances the ball up court while being chased down by a Cal State L.A. opponent on Jan. 30 Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats advance to conference finals

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
March 7, 2015
The Chico State men's basketball team will advance to the conference finals for the fourth straight season after a tough fought win against Cal State Stanislaus.
Tanner Giddings, Forward for the Wildcats, bodying up against a Cal State East Bay defender Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

‘Cats prepare for playoff push

Lars Gustafson
March 5, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats finished the regular season play with a win over Cal State East Bay to clinch the number one seed for playoffs.
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.
Chico State's Mike Rosaroso being guarded by Los Angeles State's Chris Martin on Jan 30. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats extends their win streak to six

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
January 31, 2015
The 'Cats beat Cal State L.A. to improve their record to 10-3 in conference play, and 13-5 overall.
Robert Duncan scored 21 points to lead Chico State on Tuesday night. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s basketball team crushes William Jessup

Angelo Boscacci
November 26, 2014
Robert Duncan and Jordan Semple led the way for the Wildcats as they beat William Jessup 97-64 on Tuesday night.
Freshman Jalen McFerren gets around senior Mike Rosaroso during a practice early last week. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcats enter season highly ranked by NCAA

Angelo Boscacci
November 9, 2014
A preseason coach's poll has the men's basketball team ranked 15th in the nation.

Bench players keep Wildcat basketball on point

benjamin marquez
January 21, 2014
The energy and skill of the Wildcats bench players are a key part of the winning formula for Chico State's men's basketball team.