Things have not gone the way the Chico State men's soccer team hoped they would so far this season. But the Wildcats are committed to scrapping and clawing every step of the way in hopes of turning things around. The Wildcats will continue that effort Thursday night in a 7 p.m. match at Cal State East Bay. They'll be home Sunday at 2 p.m. to face off against Stanislaus State. That match takes place on Pack the Pantry Day at University Soccer Stadium, a tradition that dates back to 2013. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation to the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.
 
Chico State, at 2-8-0 overall and 1-3-0 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, is not the only team determined to flip the script this weekend. Cal State East Bay and Stanislaus State are 1-3-0 in CCAA play as well. The Warriors have lost three straight and Chico State and Cal State East Bay two in a row. The Wildcats are 2-3-0 at home and in search of their first road win Thursday.
 
Chico State has won its last five meetings with Cal State East Bay and four in a row against Stanislaus State.
 
Both matches—the second half of women's/men's soccer doubleheaders—will be viewable on the CCAA Network. Links to that and live stats are available at www.chicowildcats.com on the homepage and women's soccer schedule page.
 
Health and Safety Protocols
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes! Please be aware of the following health and safety measures for intercollegiate athletic events held on the campus of Chico State:

• Venue capacity is limited to 50% of the listed capacity for each facility.
• Spectators must follow campus health and safety guidelines: symptom check and mask indoors; mask outdoors where physical distancing cannot be achieved.
• Spectators will be limited to seating areas (bleachers and stands).
• At the end of the competition, spectators are asked to leave the venue immediately and wait outside the venue to greet participants.
• No spectators are allowed in team areas, including the playing area, bench, hallways, athletic training room, locker rooms, etc.

 
Pack The Pantry Information
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry—the front door of Chico State's vital Basic Needs Project—is busier than ever. Chico State students, including some student-athletes, are relying more than ever on the program for food and other basic needs. Thanks to the generosity of the entire Wildcat Family, the Department of Athletics has been able to proudly champion the efforts of the Pantry and its awesome leadership since 2013. It has become an annual focus of support.
 
This weekend marks another opportunity to help. Tables will be set up to accept donations during Friday's volleyball match and Sunday's soccer games. All donations are accepted and appreciated. However, the Pantry aims to stock up on nutritious foods and items to support our Wildcats:

• Canned proteins (chicken, fish, beans, lentils)
• Canned soups
• Nutritious snacks/meal replacements (protein bars)
• Fresh produce
• Personal hygiene products, especially tampons and sanitary napkins

Thanks to everyone on campus and in the community for giving generously to a cause that we care deeply about!
The Pantry strives to provide a wide assortment of healthy, student-friendly food products and specializes in distributing local, farm-direct, organic produce and foods. The Pantry also provides hygiene and kitchen items.

This academic year the Pantry will distribute more than 50 tons of food to an estimated 4,000 students. Currently about two-thirds of the shelf stable food provided is strategically purchased through food bank and wholesale channels. The remaining is donated through the Chico Food Project, annual food drives, food rescue and direct donations. Organic and sustainably grown produce is purchased through the University Farm's Organic Vegetable Project and other regional produce distributors.