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The CSU Northridge Matadors (13-10, 6-5 Big West) hit the road in Big West play against the Cal Poly Mustangs (9-14, 5-6 Big West) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly
- Game day: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream:
CSU Northridge 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.8 | 212 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.3 | 90 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 37.3 | 20 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.1 | 189 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.1 | 328 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 123 |
Cal Poly 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.3 | 284 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.6 | 309 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.5 | 112 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.3 | 306 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 364 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 123 |
CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly Stat Insights
Points
- The 81.0 points the Matadors average are 5.4 fewer than the Mustangs allow.
- CSU Northridge is 10-0 when scoring more than 86.4 points.
- When Cal Poly gives up less than 81.0 points, it is 5-1.
- The Mustangs' 81.5 points per game are just 2.2 more than the Matadors concede.
- When posting more than 79.3 points, Cal Poly is 7-7.
- CSU Northridge's record is 8-1 when it gives up fewer than 81.5 points.
- The Matadors have totaled 39 more points than their opponents this year (1.7 per game), while the Mustangs have been outscored by 113 (4.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Matadors are making 44.8% of their shots from the field, just 1.8% lower than the Mustangs allow to opponents (46.6%).
- In games when CSU Northridge shoots higher than 46.6% from the field, it is 10-1 overall.
- The Mustangs make 43.3% of their shots from the field, just 1% more than the Matadors' defensive field-goal percentage.
- Cal Poly is 6-7 straight up when shooting over 42.3% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Matadors pull down 37.3 rebounds per game, besting the Mustangs by 3.8 boards per contest.
- When CSU Northridge has the rebounding advantage, it is 0-6. When posting fewer boards, Cal Poly is 1-6.
- The Matadors pull down 10.7 offensive rebounds per game, 1.3 more than the Mustangs.
- The Matadors are 10-6 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Mustangs are 5-4 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. CSU Northridge has an average rebounding margin of +6.2, and Cal Poly is at +0.2.
CSU Northridge Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2026 | UC Riverside | Home |
| 2/14/2026 | Hawaii | Home |
| 2/19/2026 | UCSB | Away |
Cal Poly Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2026 | UC Davis | Away |
| 2/12/2026 | UC Irvine | Home |
| 2/14/2026 | UCSB | Home |