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The Cal Poly Mustangs (7-14, 3-6 Big West) bring a three-game losing streak into a road matchup with the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-13, 2-7 Big West), who have lost four straight. The contest begins at 9:30 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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How to Watch Cal Poly vs. CSU Bakersfield
- Game day: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream:
Cal Poly 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.2 | 321 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.5 | 309 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.7 | 114 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.6 | 312 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 364 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.7 | 156 |
CSU Bakersfield 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 41.5 | 331 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.5 | 267 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.8 | 223 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.2 | 297 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.0 | 318 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 82 |
Cal Poly vs. CSU Bakersfield Stat Insights
Points
- The Mustangs are averaging 79.8 points, only 1.3 more than the 78.5 the Roadrunners give up.
- Cal Poly is 5-8 when putting more than 78.5 points on the board.
- When CSU Bakersfield gives up fewer than 79.8 points, it is 8-2.
- The Roadrunners average 72.5 points, 14.2 fewer than the Mustangs concede.
- Cal Poly has a 2-0 record when conceding less than 72.5 points.
- The Mustangs have been outscored by 145 points this year (6.9 per game), and the Roadrunners by 127 points (6.0 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Mustangs are shooting 42.2% from the field, 3.3% lower than the Roadrunners concede.
- In games when Cal Poly shoots better than 45.5% from the field, it is 4-4 overall.
- The Roadrunners' 41.5% shooting percentage from the field is the same as the Mustangs have given up.
- This season CSU Bakersfield is 2-2 when the team shoots above 46.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Mustangs and Roadrunners rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Mustangs averaging 1.9 more per game.
- When Cal Poly has the rebounding advantage, it is 0-6. When recording fewer boards, CSU Bakersfield is 2-9.
- The Mustangs average 9.2 offensive rebounds, 1.0 less than the Roadrunners.
- The Roadrunners are 5-7 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Mustangs are 4-4 when they fall short there.
- Cal Poly is +0.1 in terms of rebounds per game, but CSU Bakersfield is -1.4.
Cal Poly Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | UC Riverside | Away |
| 2/5/2026 | CSU Northridge | Home |
| 2/7/2026 | UC Davis | Away |
CSU Bakersfield Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | UC Davis | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | UC Irvine | Away |
| 2/7/2026 | CSU Fullerton | Away |