- Matchup: Fresno State Bulldogs vs Cal State Northridge Matadors
- Event Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This matchup at the Premier America Credit Union Arena features the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-5) going head-to-head against the Fresno State Bulldogs (6-4) on Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Fresno State Bulldogs suffered a defeat against Arkansas, with a score of 82-58. The Bulldogs ended the game with a field goal percentage of 34.9% (22 out of 63) and hit 4 of their 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 13, achieving a 76.9% success rate. Statistically, Fresno State secured 39 rebounds, 10 of which were on the offensive boards. They also recorded 11 assists, forced their opponents into 8 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals. Defensively, Fresno State allowed their opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field, with Arkansas hitting 30 of 66 shots. Arkansas dished out 17 assists and racked up 11 steals, alongside 32 total rebounds (8 offensive and 24 defensive), without any blocks. Arkansas shot 64.7% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 17 attempts, and successfully made 11 out of 30 three-point attempts. Both teams accrued a relatively similar number of fouls, with Fresno State committing 14 and Arkansas tallying 15.
A key player in this match was Jac Mani, who achieved a shooting percentage of 57.1%, contributing 12 points on 4 of 7 shooting in just 17 minutes on the court, although he did not record any assists.
Fresno State approaches this game with a 6-4 record for the season. They average 75.4 points per game, ranking 230th in college basketball, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 29.7% (71 out of 239), while their free-throw percentage is 70.0%. The Bulldogs average 36.8 rebounds per game and have amassed 141 assists on the year, placing them 176th in Division 1 in assists per game. They tend to turn the ball over 14.2 times per game and average 17.0 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Bulldogs excel at forcing 15.0 turnovers per game and drawing 17.9 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 26.6% shooting from beyond the arc and currently sit 107th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (69.7). Fresno State allows a shooting percentage of 42.5% (251 of 591) and averages 34.1 rebounds per game. In terms of assists conceded, they rank 112th, giving up 114 assists this season.
In their recent game, the Cal State Northridge Matadors lost to UC Irvine, finishing with an 85-71 score. On the glass, they allowed UC Irvine to grab a total of 45 rebounds (14 offensive). The Matadors shot 47.4% from three-point range (9 of 19) and finished the game with a free-throw percentage of 66.7% (14 of 21). UC Irvine successfully made 31 of their 63 attempts from the field, shooting at a rate of 49.2%. The Matadors were efficient with 26 of 66 from the floor, equating to a shooting percentage of 39.4%. Their effort from long range was solid, making 8 of 22 attempts (36.4%). After 18 free-throw attempts, they capitalized on 11, which amounts to a shooting percentage of 61.1%. UC Irvine committed 16 personal fouls during this matchup, resulting in 18 shots for the Matadors. They recorded 6 steals and turned the ball over 7 times, with a total of 27 rebounds (19 defensive and 8 offensive).
Larry Hughes Jr. proved to be crucial for Cal State Northridge, scoring 18 points in 30 minutes of play, contributing 1 assist during the game. Although he shot 37.5% (6 of 16), he did not register any rebounds.
This season, Cal State Northridge holds a 4-5 win-loss record. Offensively, they shoot 41.7% from the field, ranking 318th in Division 1. The Matadors have accumulated 683 points so far (averaging 75.9 per game) and pull down 41.2 rebounds per game. They achieve on average 14.6 assists per game, ranking 187th in college basketball, but turn over the ball 14.6 times per game and average 18.7 fouls.
Cal State Northridge’s defense allows opponents to shoot 31.9% from beyond the arc (83 of 260) and they yield 74.9% shooting from the free-throw line. The Matadors give up 14.9 assists and 37.3 rebounds per game, ranking 276th and 294th in college basketball, respectively. Defensively, they rank 301st in points allowed per game at 79.4. They also force 12.1 turnovers per game and allow a field goal percentage of 42.7% (150th in Division 1).
Who will claim victory in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Fresno State
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