Merced, Calif. – The Chico State women's basketball team bounced back Saturday afternoon, earning its first win of the 2025–26 season with a 71–54 victory over Fresno Pacific at the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center.

Chico State improved to 1–1 overall, while Fresno Pacific fell to 0–2.

Wildcat Standouts
– Meadow Aragon – 21 points (9–16 FG, 3–4 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 blocks
– Madison Parry – 11 points (2–11 FG, 7–7 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
– Nseije Ortiz – 3 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
– Jiana Creswell – 8 points (2–5 FG, 1–2 3PT, 3–4 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Game Summary
– Chico State got off to a hot start, making a presence in the paint from Aragon and Parry to take a 21–17 first-quarter lead.
– The Wildcats locked down defensively in the second, holding Fresno Pacific to just five points to extend their advantage to 35–22 at the half.
– The Sunbirds hit a few threes in the third quarter to close the gap, but Chico's consistency inside and balanced attack kept them in control.
– Aragon continued to dominate in the paint, while Creswell and Kamil Reid added key baskets to hold the lead.
– Chico outscored Fresno Pacific 18–16 in both the third and fourth quarters to finish off the 71–54 victory.

By the Numbers
– Chico shot 39.4% from the field (26-for-66) and 25% from 3-point range (3-for-12).
– The Wildcats converted 16 of 20 free throws (80%).
– Chico dominated the glass 56–36, including 12 offensive rebounds.
– The Wildcats scored 46 points in the paint and tallied 24 points off 15 Fresno Pacific turnovers.
– Chico's bench added 21 points, while the defense limited the Sunbirds to 22% shooting from deep (10-for-45).

Up Next
Chico State returns home to Acker Gym on Tuesday for its 2025–26 home opener, hosting Southern Oregon at 5 p.m. in non-conference action.