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Chico State Womens Soccer team before a game. Photo Credit: Javier Hernandez

Women’s soccer program stays true to its traditions

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // December 9, 2021

When looking at the history of the women’s soccer program at Chico State, you don’t have to go back too far. Through 38 years, there have been two coaches in the program's history and when the Wildcats...

Jordan Morris passing the ball to her teammate Charity Gallegos.

Chico State Women’s Basketball snap four-game losing streak

Raymundo Sayago, Sports Reporter // December 6, 2021

The Chico State Women’s Basketball team traveled to Coussoulis Arena in San Bernardino on Dec. 2 to face off against Cal State San Bernardino, in which they lost 59-62.  This marked the fourth...

Malik Duffy during his introduction.

Wildcats conquer the Coyotes in clash of CCAA titans

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // December 3, 2021

The No. 8 Chico State Men’s Basketball team faced the likewise undefeated No. 11 San Bernardino Coyotes in their second of three California Collegiate Athletic Association road games. Coming into...

Womens soccer team huddled together. Photo Credit: Mason Tovani

Returning Wildcats reflect and look ahead to next season

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // November 30, 2021

The Wildcats lost three important players at the end of the 2021 season, defenders Jordan Doukakis and Kylie Martinez and midfielder Sarah Emigh. However, a goalkeeper who earned Freshman of the Year,...

The Wildcats logo displayed at Acker Gym.

No. 12 Chico State Men’s Basketball dominate in CCAA opener

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 28, 2021

The No. 12 Wildcats were starting their three-game California Collegiate Athletic Association road trip in Turlock facing the Stanislaus State Warriors.  The Warriors were riding a two-game win...

The Wildcats huddling up prior to taking their pre-game warmups.

No. 12 Chico State Men’s Basketball remains undefeated heading into conference play

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 24, 2021

The undefeated Wildcats dominated the Pacific Union Pioneers, ending their preseason two-game home skid on the right foot prior to conference play. The Wildcats, newly ranked No.12 in Division II standings...

Guard Kevin Warren throwing it down during a fast-break.

Chico State Men’s Basketball triumphs in home debut

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 18, 2021

The Wildcats made their long-awaited return to Acker Gym after 621 days. “The guys love playing here. They were excited,” head coach Greg Clink said. “We love the fact we had fans back in Acker...

Team huddle prior to their match vs. Sonoma State

Chico State Men’s Soccer season ended sour but the future looks bright

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 14, 2021

Uncertainties loomed as the soccer season approached since there was speculation that COVID-19 was going to end it once again.  That didn’t stop the 2021-22 Chico State Men’s Soccer team from...

Head Coach Greg Clink talking to his team during their game versus SPU

Chico State Men’s Basketball roars through the Conference Crossover Challenge

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 14, 2021

It has been nearly two years since the Wildcats were in action in an “official game.”  They played the UCLA Bruins on Nov. 4 in an exhibition and lost to the current No. 2 ranked NCAA Division...

The Indian Mesmerizers finishing off their performance.

Lights, Camera, MACtion

Javier Hernandez, Reporter // November 12, 2021

MAC Night — short for Multicultural Night — is back at Chico State, thanks to The Associated Students and their hard work. It’s a night where Chico State celebrates the different cultures and...

Goal keeper Emma Hofmann surveying the game from the 18 yard box.

Wildcats earn first round bye in conference tournament

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // November 8, 2021

After a strong weekend, the Chico State Women's Soccer team’s two victories and one tie, earned them a second seed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference and a first round bye...

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We are going to get through this

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer // November 5, 2021

As I sit at my desk demanding my brain to figure out what is going on in one of my classes, my body pleads for a break. When I was younger I wouldn’t have taken one. I thought I was Superman with...

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