The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (1-0) face the North Dakota State Bison (1-2) at Icardo Center on November 8, 2026.
In its most recent game, North Dakota State fell to San Francisco on Friday, 79-70. Its leading scorer was Rob Diaz III with 18 points. CSU Bakersfield won its previous game against Stanton, 93-54, on Thursday. Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 23 points, plus two boards and six assists.
When is North Dakota State vs. CSU Bakersfield and when does it start?
This game between the Bison and Roadrunners is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 6 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch North Dakota State vs. CSU Bakersfield
The Bison and Roadrunners will hit the floor at Icardo Center for this matchup on Nov. 8, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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North Dakota State Bison vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Game Preview
North Dakota State Stats, Odds & Insights (2025-26)
North Dakota State was 75th in the nation in points scored (80.3 per game) and 72nd in points conceded (70.2) last year.
Last year, the Bison put up only 1.9 fewer points per game (80.3) than the Roadrunners allowed (82.2).
Beyond the arc, North Dakota State was 68th in the nation in 3-pointers made per game (9.3) last season. It was 50th in 3-point percentage at 36.2%.
Offensively the Bison played better when playing at home last year, putting up 86.1 points per game, compared to 79.3 per game away from home.
CSU Bakersfield Stats, Odds & Insights (2025-26)
CSU Bakersfield ranked 251st in the nation with 73.1 points per game last season, but on defense it was less effective, surrendering 82.2 points per game (ninth-worst in college basketball).
The Roadrunners’ 73.1 points per game last year were just 2.9 more points than the 70.2 the Bison allowed to opponents.
When it came to three-pointers, CSU Bakersfield struggled, as it ranked 0-worst in college basketball in three-pointers made (4.9 per game) and -1-worst in three-point percentage (28.9%).
At home, the Roadrunners scored 75.6 points per game last season, 5.4 more than they averaged away (70.2).
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