- Matchup: CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Portland State Vikings
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: Viking Pavilion, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (2-1) are set to travel to Viking Pavilion on Monday to face off against the Portland State Vikings (1-2).
In their last game, the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners emerged victorious against Western Illinois with a score of 74-58. They showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 44.1% of their attempts (26 of 59) while making 6 of 18 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Roadrunners were solid, converting 16 of 20 attempts (80.0%). On the boards, they secured 35 rebounds, with 12 being offensive. Additionally, they recorded 14 assists and forced 16 turnovers from their opponents, resulting in 6 steals. Defensively, the Roadrunners limited Western Illinois to 35.7% shooting (20 of 56), while Western managed to distribute 10 assists and secure 29 rebounds (9 offensive, 20 defensive) without blocking any shots. From the free-throw line, Western Illinois converted 10 of 18 tries, achieving 55.6%, and they made 8 of their 16 attempts from three-point territory. The foul count saw CSU Bakersfield committing 15 and Western Illinois 17.
CJ Hardy played a pivotal role in the matchup, shooting 45.5% from the field and providing 3 assists. He logged 31 minutes on the floor, grabbing 9 rebounds and scoring 18 points on 5 of 11 shooting.
The Roadrunners enter this game with a 2-1 record for the season, averaging 72.3 points per game (ranked 276th in Division 1), with a field goal percentage of 40.7%. Their three-point shooting stands at 28.0% (14 of 50) and they convert 67.1% of free throws. As a cohesive unit, CSU Bakersfield is averaging 41.7 rebounds per game, with 37 assists recorded so far this season, ranking 260th in Division 1 for passing. They average 13.7 turnovers and commit 18.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Roadrunners are forcing an average of 15.7 turnovers per game while conceding 19.3 fouls. They limit opponents to 29.4% shooting from three-point range and rank 142nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (68.7). CSU Bakersfield’s opponents shoot 40.8% from the field (73 of 179), and the team allows 37.0 rebounds per game, placing them 212th nationally in assists given up with 40 this season.
The Portland State Vikings, in their latest outing, suffered a defeat, losing 80-70 to San Francisco. In rebounding, Portland State allowed the opposing team to accumulate 40 total boards (13 offensive). They managed to hit 40.0% from three-point distance, sinking 10 of 25 shots and finishing 18 out of 25 from the charity stripe (72.0%). The Vikings allowed San Francisco to shoot 44.1% from the field (26 of 59). During the game, Portland State made 26 of 66 field goal attempts, which amounted to a shooting percentage of 39.4%. On three-pointers, Portland State converted 9 of 28 attempts (32.1%) and went 9 of 13 from the free-throw line (69.2%). San Francisco committed 18 fouls, providing the Vikings with 13 free-throw attempts. The Vikings turned the ball over 13 times and registered 2 steals, collecting 20 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards for a total of 32 rebounds.
Jaylin Henderson was a key player for the Vikings, scoring 18 points in 37 minutes on the court, shooting 6 out of 17 for a 35.3% shooting rate, alongside 1 rebound and 6 assists.
Currently, Portland State holds a record of 1-2 this season. The Vikings are shooting 50.0% from the field, placing them 70th in Division 1. So far, they have scored 271 points (averaging 90.3 per game) while pulling down 39.3 rebounds per game. They are logging 20.0 assists per game (ranked 36th in college) and averaging 16.0 turnovers. Portland State commits 27.3 fouls per game and has a charity stripe conversion rate of 70.0%.
Defensively, Portland State ranks 289th nationally in points allowed per game at 81.0. They are forcing 16.0 turnovers each game, allowing opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field (263rd). Portland State’s defense permits 42.3% shooting from beyond the arc (22 of 52) and allows teams to convert 72.6% of free-throw attempts. Weekly averages show they allow 13.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds, ranking 194th and 156th, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on CSU Bakersfield
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