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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Senior guard Jordan Allred drives to the basket in a game against Cal Poly Pomona on Jan. 9. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats secure bounce-back win over No. 15 Cal Poly Pomona

Trevor Lee, Reporter
February 4, 2025

After losing to Cal Poly Pomona in their first matchup three weeks ago, the Wildcats got their revenge in the rematch on Saturday. Seniors Meadow Aragon and Ciarah Michalik both made clutch free throws...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte attempts a right-handed shot in a game against Dominguez Hills on Jan. 24.

Wildcats fall short to undefeated No. 3 Dominguez Hills

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2025

Despite a second half surge, the Chico State women’s basketball team fell just short to the undefeated Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, losing 78-69 Thursday evening. Senior forward Makenzi Laporte led...

Senior forward Meadow Aragon attempts a contested lay-up in a game against Menlo College on Nov. 14. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Back-to-back wins elevate women’s basketball to 3-0 in conference play

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team reached the century mark for the first time in 18 years in their dominant victory Thursday against Cal State East Bay 100-49. Every player for the Wildcats scored...

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...

The Wildcat starters on the bench prior to the game.

Season Review: Wildcat Women’s Basketball defeated in playoffs, optimistic about future

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
March 24, 2022

Chico State Women’s Basketball fell short during their postseason run, as they lost to the San Marcos Cougars in the semifinal of the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament with a score...

The Wildcats with their senior Mikaela Bismillah on Feb. 26

Chico State Women’s Basketball fall short of upset in last home game at Acker Gym

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 28, 2022

The Wildcats came in fresh off of a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth-clinching win, but came up short against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. Chico State Women’s Basketball...

Wildcat Haley Ison on defense against the Toros on Feb.24.

CCAA playoff ticket secured for Chico State Women’s basketball after clutch layup

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 25, 2022

The first match up of the year between Chico State Women’s Basketball team and the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros went in favor of the hosting Wildcats as they secured a spot in the California Collegiate...

Wildcat Charity Gallegos getting ready to defend against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Chico State Women’s Basketball continues win streak after overpowering Gators

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 13, 2022

Chico State Women’s Basketball were fresh off of their fourth win in a row, and had to defend their streak against the San Francisco Gators .  Both teams came in with win streaks: One was going...

The Wildcats celebrating their win against the Otters with the crowd on 2/10/22

Chico State Women’s Basketball drowns the Otters in series finale

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 11, 2022

The Chico State Women’s Basketball team continued their win streak after defeating the Monterey Bay Otters, who were fresh off their second win on the season.  A strength versus a weakness:...

The visiting Cougars down the Wildcats in empty Acker

The visiting Cougars down the Wildcats in empty Acker

Javier Hernandez, Sport Reporter
January 14, 2022

The Chico State Women’s Basketball team lost 76-60 on Thursday night in a crowdless home game that saw the Wildcats shoot poorly.  The Wildcats had not played a game since Jan. 11 because of...

Women's head basketball coach Brian Fogel coaches his team during a basketball game at Chico State. (Ryan McCasland/Chico State Sports Information)

Brian Fogel: head coach of the women’s basketball team

Alex Martin, Sports Editor
April 17, 2021

Brian Fogel is a man known for being a very successful head coach for Chico State. When he is not coaching, he’s also known for scoping out talent and developing strong relationships with his players. “He’s...

Chico State women's basketball coach Brian Fogel talks to his team during a basketball game in Chico.

Chico women’s basketball reacts to men’s vs. women’s NCAA facilities

Connor McPherson, Reporter
April 9, 2021

The 2021 March Madness basketball tournament became mired in controversy after Stanford women’s basketball coach Ali Kershner leaked photos highlighting the major disparity in facilities provided to...