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Chico State, Stanislaus State Split Softball Doubleheader
Wildcats pitchers Amelie Valdez and Bella Tavares lead team in conference matchup
Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:22am
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The Chico State softball team, currently on the edge of the top-6 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings, split a doubleheader with Stanislaus State on Saturday. Pitchers Amelie Valdez and Bella Tavares led the Wildcats' efforts in the conference matchup as the team looks to climb the leaderboard.
Why it matters
Chico State is fighting to secure a top-6 spot in the CCAA standings, which would qualify them for the conference tournament. This doubleheader against Stanislaus State was an important conference matchup that could impact the Wildcats' postseason chances.
The details
In the doubleheader, Chico State's pitchers Amelie Valdez and Bella Tavares did their best to keep the Wildcats competitive against Stanislaus State. The team split the two games, with the results impacting their position in the CCAA standings as they look to qualify for the conference tournament.
- The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Amelie Valdez
A pitcher for the Chico State softball team.
Bella Tavares
A pitcher for the Chico State softball team.
Chico State
The softball team from Chico State University, currently on the edge of the top-6 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings.
Stanislaus State
The softball team from Stanislaus State University, who faced off against Chico State in this conference doubleheader.
California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)
The NCAA Division II conference that Chico State and Stanislaus State compete in for softball.
What’s next
Chico State will look to build on this split doubleheader as they continue their push to secure a top-6 spot in the CCAA standings and qualify for the conference tournament.
The takeaway
This conference matchup between Chico State and Stanislaus State was an important step for the Wildcats as they fight to earn a spot in the CCAA softball tournament. The team's pitching efforts kept them competitive, and they will look to build on this result in the coming weeks.
