Cal State Northridge Matadors 86, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Cal State Northridge Matadors
Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 86–84 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 1:12 swung win probability 86% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 36 | 50 | 86 |
| Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | 34 | 50 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 1:12 swung win probability 86% → 30%.
Why Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners lost
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 1:12 (win probability 86% → 30% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-10.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 13–0 | H1 1:12 | 86% → 30% |
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 10–0 | H2 15:00 | 74% → 20% |