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Pitcher Amanda Flores had seven hits, six RBIs and her first home run as a Wildcat in the four game series against Humboldt. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats softball team set a new single season wins record with sweep of Jacks

Katalina Santamaria and Justin Couchot // April 22, 2018

The Chico State softball team improved to 43-3 in its four game sweep of Humboldt State. In doing so, Chico State also set a new single-season wins record, breaking the mark of 40 set in both 1980 and...

With Bailey Akins next home run, she will break the single-season home run record at Chico State. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat softball topping Chico State record book and CCAA leaderboard

Katalina Santamaria // April 10, 2018

The Chico State softball team has shown fans week after week why it is the No. 3 ranked Division II team in the nation. The team sits atop the California Collegiate Athletic Association with a record of...

Chico State shortstop Wendy Cardinali has been one of the top Wildcat hitters from the leadoff spot in the order. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week: Wendy Cardinali

Katalina Santamaria // April 4, 2018

Wendy Cardinali is the starting shortstop and leadoff hitter for Chico State's softball team. Cardinali is a transfer student from Division I Fresno State who is in her junior year as a kinesiology major....

The Wildcats softball team celebrate their second win and pitcher Naomi Monahan’s, middle, save.   Celebrating with her is pitcher Haley Gillham, far right, who pitched a no hitter in the earlier game. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Following Gilham’s no no, Wildcats offense provides the boost in game two

Noah Enns // March 9, 2018

The Chico State softball team took both games of the doubleheader against Cal State Monterey Bay Friday. The Wildcats took game one by a score of a 4-0 behind Haley Gilham's first career no-hitter and...

Haley Gilham shows her pitching form in a studio shot for The Orion. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Wildcats defeat San Bernardino as Gilham makes history

Courtney Chapman // February 10, 2018

The Wildcats softball team swept Cal State San Bernardino in a double header Friday, defeating the Coyotes 4-0 in the first game and rallying for a 4-3 win in the second game.Wildcats starting pitcher...

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