Jan. 29, 2026, 3:35 a.m. ET
The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-13, 2-7 Big West) will try to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Cal Poly Mustangs (7-14, 3-6 Big West) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Mustangs have lost three games in a row.
In its previous game, CSU Bakersfield fell to Hawaii 98-71 on the road, with Dailin Smith (28 PTS, 3 STL, 25 FG%) and Mike Price (12 PTS, 50 FG%) the standout performers. Cal Poly fell to CSU Fullerton 93-78 at home in its most recent game. Its top performers were Cayden Ward (20 PTS, 7 REB, 50 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT) and Jackson Mosley (15 PTS, 41.67 FG%, 2-5 from 3PT).
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CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal Poly: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Thursday, January 29, 2026Game time: 9:30 p.m. ETLocation: Bakersfield, CaliforniaArena: Icardo CenterTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOWNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Watch college basketball on ESPN+!Roadrunners vs. Mustangs odds and spreadSpread Favorite: Roadrunners (-1.5)Moneyline: CSU Bakersfield (-125), Cal Poly (+105)Total: 162.5 points
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