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’Cats wins five consecutive games

Gabriel Moreno // November 23, 2016

The Chico State women's basketball team earned its longest winning streak since 2014 Nov. 22 with a win over Fresno Pacific University.The Wildcats dominated the first three-quarters of play, outscoring...

Sophomore forward McKena Barker searches the court for a teammate to pass the ball to. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Branham named MVP of Coslet Classic

Kenta Mcafee // November 23, 2016

A perfect record in the Carl's Jr. Coslet Classic has prepared the women's basketball team for its upcoming conference season.The team closed out Dixie State 65-55 Nov. 19 to extend its overall season...

Whitney Branham battles for the ball during a Wildcat home game. Orion stock image.

Big three leads to big win

Cydney Nance // November 17, 2016

The Chico State women's basketball team snagged a 64-54 win over Holy Names University Nov. 16 behind the scoring explosion of junior guard Whitney Branham.Branham scored 20 points and shot five three-pointers...

Sophomore forward McKena Barker contests a shot during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team rallies against Notre Dame

Cydney Nance // November 14, 2016

The Chico State women's basketball team rallied behind the incredible play of sophomore forward Natalie Valenzuela Nov. 12 to pull off a 59-44 win against Notre Dame University.Valenzuela posted double-digit...

McKena Barker inbounds the ball during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team loses first preseason game

Cydney Nance // November 11, 2016

A double-double by junior forward Natalie Valenzuela wasn't enough to lift the Wildcats over Dominican Univerisity Nov. 11. Valenzuela had 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 33...

Sophomore Whitney Branham dribbles around her opponent in a game against Cal State Stanislaus. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team loses to Humboldt State

Gabriella Bermudez // February 23, 2016
Women's basketball team loses to Humboldt State, 67-73.
Sophomore Whitney Branham inbounds the ball against Cal State East Bay in a game on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Women’s basketball team falls short on the road

Gabriella Bermudez // February 15, 2016
Women's basketball team loses to UC San Diego, 47-68.
Sophomore Whitney Branham launches a three point shot as her team looks on against Simpson University on Jan 23. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Women’s basketball team extends win streak to three

January 31, 2016
Chico State women's basketball team extended its win streak after beating Cal State Stanislaus at home.
Sophomore guard Whitney Branham fights for possession of the ball on the ground. Photo credit: George Johnston

Wildcats catch fire early in game against Simpson University

January 24, 2016
Wildcats leave their mark in statement game against non-conference opponent Simpson University.
Senior guard Brooke Bowen looks for teammates during a game. Photo credit: The Orion

Chico State ends their away losing streak

January 22, 2016
The women's basketball team snaps their road losing streak in a game against Cal State San Marcos.
Chico State cross country runner Steven Martinez. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

First-year versus transfer experiences

Jose Olivar // September 21, 2014
A quick peek at the lives of new student-athletes in Chico and how they are fitting into the Wildcat lifestyle.
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