CHICO, Calif. – Eighteenth-year head coach Brian Fogel earned his 287th career win at Chico State on Saturday, passing Fran Coslet for the most victories in the modern era of the women's basketball program as the Wildcats pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Cal Poly Humboldt 67–42 at Acker Gym.
Chico State extended its winning streak to 13 games and continued the best start to conference play in program history, highlighted by a dominant performance from Meadow Aragon, who recorded a career-high 22 rebounds—tying the program record set by Val Richie against Humboldt on January 18, 1975.
With the win, Chico State improves to 14–2 overall and 10–0 in CCAA play, while Humboldt moves to 10–6 overall and 8–2 in conference action.
Wildcat Standouts
– Meadow Aragon – 14 points (5–10 FG, 1–1 3PT), 22 rebounds, 3 assists
– Kamil Reid – 14 points (4–8 FG, 2–4 3PT, 4–4 FT), 2 assists
– Madison Parry – 13 points (4–10 FG, 1–4 3PT, 4–6 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 steals
Game Summary
– Humboldt struck first, but Chico State settled in and took a 17–15 lead after the opening quarter.
– The Wildcats controlled the second quarter defensively, holding Humboldt to nine points to take a 30–24 advantage into halftime.
– Chico State kept Humboldt off the scoreboard for long stretches in the third, allowing just six points to stretch the lead to 42–30 heading into the fourth.
– The Wildcats broke it open in the final period, erupting for 25 points while limiting Humboldt to 12 to close out the 67–42 win.
– Chico State's defense and rebounding fueled the finish, as the Wildcats dominated the glass and turned stops into points down the stretch.
By the Numbers
– Chico State shot 33.8% from the field (22-for-65) and went 9-for-26 from three-point range.
– The Wildcats went 14-for-20 at the free-throw line and won the rebounding battle 53–31, including 13 offensive rebounds.
– Chico State scored 22 points in the paint, posted 18 bench points, and finished with 11 assists.
– Humboldt shot 24.2% from the field (15-for-62) and 20.0% from three (6-for-30). The Lumberjacks were led by Shade Satica (11 points, 7 rebounds) and Kya Kanoho (10 points).
Up Next
Chico State's homestand continues Thursday when it welcomes Cal State San Bernardino to Acker Gym for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff.
