- Matchup: Cal State Northridge Matadors vs CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Icardo Center, Bakersfield, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Icardo Center will host an exciting face-off as the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-22) clash with the Cal State Northridge Matadors (18-12) this Thursday.
In their recent matchup, the Cal State Northridge Matadors fell to UC Riverside with a score of 95-84. The Matadors achieved a field goal percentage of 43.8% (32 of 73) and converted 3 of their 16 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they made 17 of 23 free throw attempts, translating to a 73.9% success rate. On the boards, the team recorded 42 rebounds, 13 of which were offensive. They also registered 14 assists, while causing 5 turnovers and securing 1 steal. Defensively, Cal State Northridge permitted UC Riverside to shoot 44.0% from the field, allowing 33 buckets on 75 attempts. UC Riverside totaled 39 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end, and tallied 19 assists along with 5 steals. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 20 of 25 shots for 80.0% and knocking down 9 of 35 three-point attempts. The Matadors committed 16 fouls compared to UC Riverside’s 17.
Josiah Davis was standout player, shooting 65.2% from the field, dishing out 8 assists, and grabbing 9 rebounds in 36 minutes. He concluded the game with a remarkable 38 points, converting 15 of 23 attempts.
Heading into this matchup, Cal State Northridge has a record of 18-12. The team averages 13.1 turnovers and 18.3 personal fouls per game. Collectively, they pull down 41.6 rebounds per game and have tallied 509 assists this season, standing 37th nationally in assists. The Matadors shoot 33.1% from three-point land (212 of 641) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 65.5%. They score an average of 81.5 points per game (61st in collegiate basketball) with a shooting percentage of 45.5%.
Defensively, the Matadors are forcing 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.9 personal fouls. They struggle defensively against assists, ranking 307th in Division 1 as they’ve conceded 458 assists this season. The defense allows a field goal percentage of 42.2% (789 of 1,871), yielding 36.1 rebounds per matchup. Opponents are shooting 33.6% from three-point range, and the Matadors are ranked 318th in points allowed per game, averaging 79.2.
In their latest game, the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners suffered a close defeat, falling 88-87 to Long Beach State. They secured a total of 26 rebounds—20 defensive and 6 offensive—and gave up the ball 9 times while claiming 13 steals. Long Beach State committed 27 fouls, allowing the Roadrunners to shoot 44 free throws, of which they made 30 (68.2%). From three-point range, they managed 3 of 10 attempts (30.0%). Overall, the Roadrunners shot an impressive 52.9% (27 of 51) from the field. However, they allowed Long Beach State to hit 33 of 54 shots for a shooting percentage of 61.1%. Long Beach went 9 of 16 from beyond the arc (56.3%) and converted 13 of 20 from the line (65.0%). In terms of rebounding, CSU Bakersfield allowed Long Beach State a total of 30 rebounds (including 5 offensive).
Ron Jessamy was a key player for the Roadrunners, producing 33 points in 39 minutes while also grabbing 11 rebounds and making 1 assist, shooting 57.9% on 11 of 19 shooting.
This season, CSU Bakersfield has recorded 8 wins against 22 losses. They average 20.4 personal fouls per game and boast a free-throw accuracy of 74.0%. The team averages 10.9 assists per game (ranking 352nd in D-1) and turns the ball over 13.5 times per game. The Roadrunners have accumulated 2,179 points this season (72.6 per game) and secure an average of 34.7 rebounds.
Defensively, the Roadrunners rank poorly, allowing an average of 81.2 points per game, positioning them 342nd nationally. They force their opponents into 13.4 turnovers per game while allowing them to shoot 46.4% from the field (305th in collegiate basketball). The CSU Bakersfield defense concedes 36.2% on three-point attempts (243 of 672) while opponents convert 71.6% of their free throws. Additionally, they allow 14.7 assists and concede 37.7 rebounds per game, ranking 279th and 340th in those defensive categories.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take CSU Bakersfield
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