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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State’s Jojo Murphy going around the Sharks defender with a right-handed layup on the left side of the basket in the first half against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 17. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats men’s basketball escape with the win in home opener

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 19, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats were victorious in Monday night’s home opener over the Hawaii Pacific Sharks by a score of 85-83. Vigorous performances from the former California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte drives baseline against her defender in a game against Sonoma State on Jan. 27. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Women’s basketball continues undefeated start in home opener

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // November 16, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team picked up the victory in their home opener  against Menlo College, winning 86-67 and continuing their undefeated start. The Wildcats shot 51.5% from the field...

East Bay midfielder Drew Gibbons loses his  balance while attempting to intercept Sylas Sells’ control of the ball during the first half of the game at Chico State Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Pioneers upset Wildcats in CCAA Tournament home opener

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 12, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats suffered a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Cal State East Bay Pioneers.  The Wildcats earned the honors of hosting their first round matchup of...

Chico State Wildcats’ #21 Avery Pieri attempts a shot on goal in a game against Sonoma State Thursday, Oct. 17 at Chico State. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats women’s soccer ends season on high note with win against Stanislaus State

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // November 10, 2024

Wildcats women's soccer wrapped up the 2024-25 season on a high note with a 4-2 victory over the Stanislaus State Warriors Thursday. Wildcats senior forward Avery Pieri’s performance in her last game...

Chico State Wildcat Miles Rice (#5)  jumping in the air in an attempt to win a header in a 2-2 draw, against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats men’s soccer earns No. 3 seed, set to host playoff game Sunday

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 8, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats secured a crucial win Thursday, led by one of the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s top goal scorers, senior forward Miles Rice. Thursday’s three points earned...

Senior forward Miles Rice sneaking one past the Toros keeper to score one of his two goals of the game from the penalty spot against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.

Wildcats men’s soccer clinch CCAA playoff berth with another draw

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 7, 2024

The Wildcats clinched a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars.  There was a little deja vu for the Wildcats...

Della Molina (left)  squeezing the pace at mid-race and Mario Giannini (right) breaking the race open in the third mile with teammates following at the CCAA Conference Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, hosted by the Sonoma State Seawolves on Oct. 25. Photo provided by Gary Towne.

Chico State cross country and head coach Gary Towne sweep the CCAA

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

For a second straight year, the Chico State Cross Country teams have swept the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference championship and head coach Gary Towne obtained another sweep of his...

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer draw even with the Pioneers in a battle for position

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

The No. 21 Wildcats earned one point toward their California Collegiate Athletic Association standings Friday evening with a 1-1 draw.  The Wildcats (10-2-4, 4-1-4 CCAA) took on the Cal State East...

Senior Forward Miles Rice (#5) dribbles the ball down the field into enemy territory during a game against Cal State San Bernardino on Oct. 27 in Chico. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer holds off San Bernardino on senior day

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // October 29, 2024

Chico State men’s soccer (10-2-3, 4-1-3 CCAA) capped off their afternoon senior day celebration with a victory against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes (4-4-6, 2-3-3 CCAA) Sunday. Senior forward...

Senior forward Avery Pieri celebrating her first goal of the game alongside sophomore defender Madeline Mariani against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes. Pieri’s goal came in the 29th minute, giving Chico a 1-0 lead over the Coyotes. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 27.

Pieri scores two in a shutout win for Wildcats women’s soccer

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 28, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (5-4-6, 2-3-3 CCAA) pulled out a 2-0 victory over the Cal State San Bernadino Coyotes (4-5-5, 3-3-2 CCAA) Sunday afternoon.  Sunday’s California Collegiate Athletic Association...

The Wildcats volleyball team celebrates scoring a point in a set against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 25. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Chico State volleyball defeats San Marcos in five sets

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // October 27, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (8-10, 5-6 CCAA) took on the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (4-14, 2-9 CCAA) in a tightly-contested matchup that went to five sets. The Wildcats ultimately prevailed, taking...

Chico State Wildcats’ senior Trinity Hernandez tees off during a practice round at Butte Creek Country Club. Photo taken by Cayden Jones.

Chico State women’s golf ready to swing into spring after fall segment wrap-up

Trevor Lee, Reporter // October 24, 2024

The Chico State women's golf team wrapped up its fall segment of the 2024-25 season on a high note, tallying a seven-stroke improvement in the final round of Sonoma State's Fall Invitational on Oct. 8....

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