- Matchup: Cal State Northridge Matadors vs Kansas State Wildcats
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Cal State Northridge (+9.5)
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The Cal State Northridge Matadors (0-1) are set to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (0-1) at Bramlage Coliseum this Friday. The Matadors enter the game as 9.5-point underdogs, with the total points set at 159.5.
In their previous encounter, the Matadors faced Wichita State, suffering a 79-67 loss. They recorded a field goal percentage of 36.4% (24 of 66) and hit 5 out of 21 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 14 of 23 attempts, translating to a 60.9% success rate. On the boards, they accumulated 45 rebounds, including 10 offensive. Their assists totaled 9, while they forced 3 turnovers and secured 1 steal. Defensively, Northridge allowed Wichita State to shoot 37.3% from the floor, permitting 28 of 75 attempts. Wichita State dished out 17 assists and made 6 steals, grabbing a total of 39 rebounds (9 offensive, 30 defensive) without blocking any shots. Wichita State’s free-throw shooting stood at 68.2%, hitting 15 of 22 attempts, and they were 8 of 27 from three-point territory. The Matadors committed 19 fouls, compared to Wichita State’s 17.
Mikah Ballew was a standout performer, contributing 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting in 34 minutes of play. He recorded 5 rebounds and achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0% without any assists.
This season, the Matadors enter with a record of 0-1, averaging 67.0 points per game (ranked 268th in D-1) while shooting 36.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 23.8% (5 of 21) with a free throw percentage of 60.9%. They average 48.0 rebounds per game and provide 9 assists, positioning them 319th in college basketball for assists. Cal State Northridge turns the ball over 11.0 times a game and commits 19.0 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Matadors force 3.0 turnovers per game while drawing 17.0 fouls, allowing opponents to shoot 29.6% from three-point range. In terms of points allowed, they rank 262nd, conceding 79.0 points per game. The opposition shoots 37.3% from the field against them, and they yield 46.0 rebounds per game, standing at 285th for assists allowed, which totals 17 so far this year.
In their last game, the Kansas State Wildcats were edged out with a narrow 68-66 defeat against South Dakota State. On rebounding, Kansas State allowed South Dakota State to secure 25 boards (5 offensive). The Wildcats shot 41.7% from beyond the arc, completing 10 of 24 attempts, and ended up at the free-throw line 13 times, hitting 8 (61.5%). South Dakota State converted 25 of their 57 shots, which equated to a field goal percentage of 43.9%. Overall, Kansas State was 22 of 53 from the field, yielding a shooting percentage of 41.5%. From the three-point line, they converted 8 of 28 attempts (28.6%), while they converted 14 of their free-throw attempts for a success rate of 77.8%. South Dakota State committed 16 fouls, giving the Wildcats 18 free throw attempts. Kansas State had 10 turnovers but also tallied 6 steals during the match, securing 25 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 30 rebounds.
Pape N’Diaye made significant contributions for Kansas State, shooting 5 of 8 for a field goal percentage of 62.5% while grabbing 8 rebounds and scoring 18 points over 19 minutes, with 1 assist added to his line.
Kansas State currently sits at 0-1 this season. The Wildcats average 13.0 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.8% from the free-throw line. Their assist average is at 12.0 per game (ranked 255th nationally), with 12.0 turnovers per game. So far, Kansas State has scored 66 points and averages 34.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 41.5% from the field, ranking them 247th in college basketball.
Defensively, the Wildcats are 172nd in the nation for points allowed, conceding 68.0 per game. They force 10.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 43.9% from the field (ranking 228th). Opponents are shooting 41.7% from long range (10 of 24) and converting 61.5% of their free throws. Additionally, Kansas State permits 12.0 assists and 27.0 rebounds per contest, landing them at 187th and 72nd in college basketball stats.
Which team will triumph in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Cal State Northridge (+9.5)
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