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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
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 men's basketball setting up defensive play against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Men’s basketball rally late but not enough to overcome a sloppy start

Ricardo Tovar
December 9, 2019

Chico State men's basketball came into Saturday's game hot, riding a four-game win streak and a big win against the up until then undefeated University of San Diego on Thursday. Their grand start to the...

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...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini shoots in the paint during a scrimmage on the Wildcats home court. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Full Disclosure: Men’s basketball team returns strong

Jordan Jarrell
November 7, 2016

Despite the lack of veteran players, the men’s basketball team went 22-7 and made it to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and NCAA Tournament last season. The team tacked on...