Chico Athletes fight against bad calls
October 23, 2016
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
A missed foul or bad call can severely alter the outcome of a game and can rob athletes of their hours of practice and training.Even in a fair game, it's impossible not to see the occasional flop or complaint. Athletes on the field or court are guaranteed to argue with a referee during the questiona...
Women’s soccer team strives for win
October 17, 2016
Only two figures stand out to the Chico State women's soccer team: six and 10. The team suffered six consecutive losses after starting its conference, despite having an undefeated preseason. The lack of success has stumped the team's leaders, including senior midfielder Emily Shleppey. “Honestly,...
Real athletes wear pink
October 16, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Football, Soccer, Sports, Track and field, Volleyball
As the NFL dedicates the month of October to raising awareness for breast cancer, Chico State athletes have also taken strides to show their support. The NFL is allowing players to wear pink accessories and decorate their fields with pink lettering. Chico State athletes cannot modify their field but ...
Patel propels women’s soccer to a win
October 10, 2016
Chico State was able to snag a last minute 2-1 win Oct. 9 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros.The Toros were able to play a strong defense and keep the 'Cats on their toes during the first half. Dominguez Hills gained early control of the ball and attempted the first shot of the game in the op...
Women’s soccer team can’t break the streak
October 2, 2016
The women's soccer team faced the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos on Oct. 2, on the 'Cats home field and lost 1-2.The loss brings the 'Cats overall record to 4-6-1, and their conference record to 0-6. Chico State has lost six consecutive games since starting their conference matches but had a four-game win strea...
Chico athletes endure the peaks and valleys
September 23, 2016
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
After facing a hard-earned victory or a devastating loss, Chico State athletes are left to deal with the emotions on and off the field.Members of each athletic team have their own ways to celebrate and cope, from special breakfasts with their team to isolating themselves entirely.Women's soccerJunior forwar...
Wildcat teams prepare for CCAA
September 19, 2016
Filed under Cross Country, Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
Sept. 16 marks the first day of the California Collegiate Athletic Association series for most of the teams at Chico State. Athletes are able to get their feet wet during the preseason games and through their insight, they can determine if they feel prepared for CCAA contention.Men's Soccer teamThe men...
‘Cats lose first game of CCAA
September 17, 2016
The Chico State women's soccer team took on the San Francisco Gators and lost on the Gators' home field on Sept. 16, in the first game of CCAA.The loss breaks the unbeaten streak they earned in the preseason and brings their overall record to 4-1-1.Chico State took an early lead in the game as sophomor...
Women’s soccer team succeeds despite struggles
September 9, 2016
Chico State women’s soccer found success early in their season, with a strong defense and aggressive offense paving the way for their triumph. The team had a promising preseason, with one win and one tie, and have continued stride as they hold a 2-0-1 overall record early in the season. Head ...
Headlines to look for in 2016 fall sports
May 18, 2016
Filed under Cross Country, Golf, Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
As the semester winds down, soccer, volleyball, golf and cross-country fans are mounting up to watch their favorite Chico State sports in action. Here’s a few headlines to look out for when August rolls around. Freshmen fill the gaps After the 2015 season the Chico State women’s soccer team e...
Patel, Dias lead women’s soccer team to victory
October 21, 2015
When you think of the great duos in sports, most of them come from basketball or football. But the Chico State women's soccer team has found its own dynamic duo: junior midfielder Lindsey Dias and sophomore forward Pooja Patel. The chemistry they have built together shows in the success of the women&...
Women’s soccer team beats Cal State Stanislaus 2-1
October 10, 2015
In a thrilling game that required overtime to decide the winner, the Chico State women’s soccer team defeated Cal State Stanislaus 2-1 at home on Oct. 4.The win improves the Wildcats' season record to 7-2-1 and improves their conference record to 3-1-0.First half: The game was tightly contested un...
