2008 Woodie Awards
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Cross country team races off to national championships
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The men's and women's cross country teams continued their dominance this year when they came away victorious from the 2008 NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships in La Jolla on Saturday. There was a mix-up in the men's race when the lead bicyclist, who dictates where the course goes, missed a turn and took the pack far off course.
Shootout finishes men's soccer team's winning season
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The men's soccer team's season came to an end Friday after losing to Cal State Dominguez Hills at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament in penalty kicks. Double overtime was not enough to settle the match between the two schools.
Men's basketball scare Division I Tigers in loss
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The men's basketball team ended its preseason with a close game against Division I University of the Pacific in a 52-46 loss Saturday. The Tigers started the game off with a 5-0 run and finished the final four minutes of the first half with a 7-1 run to lead the Wildcats 29-14.
Scrimmage brings loss to women's basketball team
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The women's basketball team ended its exhibition series with a tough 95-51 loss to UC Berkeley on Wednesday. The team was no match for the No. 9 Golden Bears and their offense, which maintained the lead the entire game. The 'Cats shot 12-24 in the first half, trailing the Golden Bears 47-30.
Slow start leads to loss, split for women's volleyball team
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The women's volleyball team's three-match win streak came to an end Friday on the road in La Jolla as it was swept by 12th-ranked UC San Diego, 25-17, 25-21 and 26-24. The Wildcats upset the Tritons 3-2 earlier this season Oct. 3. However, the Wildcats' offensive speed and passing game was somewhat nullified by their inability to set and pass, as they managed only 32 kills against UC San Diego, head coach Cody Hein said.
Commentary: National coaching changes brings optimism to basketball teams
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Over the past few years, the departures of Lute Olson and Bobby Knight from Division I basketball have provided a sample of coaching swings that make the situation at Chico State seem not so tough after all. Longtime men's basketball head coach Puck Smith and women's head coach Molly Goodenbour, head of the 2007-2008 California Collegiate Athletic Association champions, are both out the door.
Connor Ramey: A silent departure
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A quick look at the women's basketball roster and one glaring, unexpected loss is apparent. Last year's California Collegiate Athletic Association's tournament MVP Jade Smith-Williams is nowhere to be found. Smith-Williams followed former teammate Audi Spencer and coach Molly Goodenbour to UC Irvine.