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Five infielders walking down the first base line getting ready to run some drills.

Anticipating the first pitch with Chico State Baseball

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // February 2, 2022

For the first time since March 28, 2020, the No. 25 ranked Chico State Baseball team will begin their 2022 season in a four-game series against the Saint Martin’s Saints.  After not playing...

Chico State Wildcats take on the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles in Acker Gym.

Wildcats come out victorious in their ninth straight

Alex Martin // January 26, 2020

Chico State men’s basketball put on a show in Acker Gym on Saturday night as they beat the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles by a score of 87-62. This led the Wildcats to their ninth straight victory. Junior...

Junior pitcher AJ Epstein zones in on a pitch during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats drop in CCAA standings

Anna Baytosh // May 3, 2016
Chico State baseball dropped from first to third
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand winds up during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico State baseball team solidifies first in CCAA North Division

Anna Baytosh // April 25, 2016
The Wildcat baseball team pulled ahead in wins for the CCAA North Division.
The Chico State softball team talks between innings in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats make comeback in Game 2

Esther Briggs // April 21, 2016
After losing Game 1 of the twin bill, the Wildcats came back with a vengeance.
Junior Sonny Cortez looks to the dugout in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Cortez tops CCAA in runs

Anna Baytosh // April 4, 2016
Sonny Cortez, a junior outfielder, is now leading the CCAA as the player with the most runs scored in the conference.
First-year Ari March prepares to hit the ball during the game against Monterey Bay on Feb. 20. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

First-year softball player makes big impact

Anna Baytosh // February 29, 2016
Ari Marsh proves her importance as a valuable Chico State softball player.
Shelby Lanksbury was the hero of the game, scoring the only goal and giving head coach Kim Sutton her 200th NCAA victory. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Women’s soccer coach scores 200th win

Carlos Islas // September 24, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats beat Dominican University 1-0, giving head coach Kim Sutton her 200th victory on Sept. 19.

Chico State men’s soccer wins 2-1 in overtime over Dominican University

Julie Ortega // September 18, 2015
The men's soccer team beat Dominican University 2-1 in overtime for its first win of the season.
Olivia Mediano has stepped into a big role in the 2015 season. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Volleyball drops 2 in doubleheader for first losses of the season

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // September 15, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team is no longer undefeated after losing its first games of the season causing the season record to drop to 8-2.
Anita Barker, Athletic director. Photo courtesy of Chico State Athletics.

The future of Chico State football doesn’t look too bright

Jason Spies // September 15, 2015
Although it's been 19 years since Chico State played its final football game, the student body still holds onto the hope that one day the university will reinstate the beloved sport.
Orion file photo.

Men’s cross-country shines in first meet of season

Jason Spies // September 14, 2015
The Chico State men's cross-country team ran past the competition at the Ash Creek Invitational.
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