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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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Junior guard Whitney Branham looks for the ball after being fouled. Photo credit: George Johnston

Branham leads Chico over Western Oregon

Kenta Mcafee // November 23, 2016

Junior guard Whitney Branham led the Wildcats to a win Nov. 18 against Western Oregon.Branham scored 25 points, 11 of those were from free throws. With perfect shooting from the charity stripe and four...

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...

Junior outside hitter Olivia Mediano attempts to direct her team during a Wildcat home game. 
Orion stock image.

Star players shine on the court

Cydney Nance // November 15, 2016

No single athlete can represent an entire team, but the players that hit game-winning shots or snag the final kill seem to stand above the rest.The Chico State athletic department is no stranger to greatness...

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...

Senior Sherise Porchia waits for an inbound play during a game against Cal State Stanislaus Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Women’s basketball team willed to victory

Cydney Nance // November 1, 2016

When the Chico State women's basketball team stepped on the court Oct. 30, its only goal was to come away with the win. Although the team struggled to stay ahead in the game, junior guard Whitney Branham...

Full Disclosure: Women’s basketball look towards leaders for success

Gabriel Moreno // October 31, 2016

A heartbreaking six-game losing streak finished off the Chico State women's basketball team last year and left them with a 5-15 conference record. The team tied for last place in its conference and...

Whitney Branham receives help getting up after knocking down a shot. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

WNBA remains out of reach

Cydney Nance // September 20, 2016

With preseason starting in a matter of weeks, the Chico State women’s basketball team is preparing to have a better season this semester, after ending last year with a six-game losing streak. While...

Sophomore Natalie Valenzuela prevents her opponent from getting to the basket in a game against Simpson University. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Chico State women’s basketball team falls short

Jason Spies // March 21, 2016
After a season of failed expectations, the Chico State women's basketball team finds solace in knowing next year will be different.
Sophomore Whitney Branham attempts a free throw in a close game. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Heart of a Wildcat: Women’s basketball player overcomes adversity

Jason Spies // March 2, 2016
Sophomore Whitney Branham had to overcome adversity since the beginning.
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 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.
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