Long Beach State vs. CSU Bakersfield: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Two struggling groups sq. off when the Long Beach State Beach (8-21, 4-13 Big West) go to the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-21, 2-15 Big West) on February 28, 2026. The Beach will look to break a 10-game shedding streak towards the Roadrunners, losers of 12 straight.
On Thursday, in its final sport, Long Beach State misplaced to Cal Poly 102-92. With 28 factors, Gavin Sykes was his main scorer. CSU Bakersfield misplaced its most up-to-date sport to UCSD, 84-72, on Thursday. Ron Jessamy starred with 40 factors, and likewise had 9 boards and two assists.
When is Long Beach State vs. CSU Bakersfield and when does it begin?
This contest between the Beach and Roadrunners will go down on Saturday, February 28, 2026. You can count on the opening tip at 9:30 pm ET.
Where to Watch Long Beach State vs. CSU Bakersfield
The Beach and Roadrunners will take to the court docket at Icardo Center for this matchup on Feb. 28, and if you need to catch the sport dwell, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the sport on?
You can catch this sport dwell on ESPN+.
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Long Beach State Beach vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Game Preview
Long Beach State Stats, Odds & Insights
Long Beach State has a -97 scoring differential, falling brief by 3.3 factors per sport. It is placing up 74.3 factors per sport to rank 228th in faculty basketball and is permitting 77.6 per sport to rank 286th in faculty basketball.
The Beach put up 6.6 fewer factors than the Roadrunners concede (80.9).
Long Beach State connects on 6.7 three-pointers per sport (288th in faculty basketball) at a 32.2% price (284th in faculty basketball), in contrast to the 7.0 its opponents make whereas taking pictures 35.6% from deep.
The Beach common 79.7 factors per sport at residence, in contrast to 68.5 factors per sport when enjoying on the highway, a distinction of 11.2 factors per contest.
Long Beach State’s offense has been much less efficient over its final 10 video games, racking up 71.1 factors a contest in contrast to the 74.3 it has averaged this season.
CSU Bakersfield Stats, Odds & Insights
CSU Bakersfield has a -255 scoring differential, falling brief by 8.8 factors per sport. It is placing up 72.1 factors per sport, 273rd in faculty basketball, and is giving up 80.9 per contest to rank 339th in faculty basketball.
The Roadrunners put up 5.5 fewer factors per sport (72.1) than the Beach concedes (77.6).
CSU Bakersfield makes 4.8 three-pointers per sport (361st in faculty basketball) whereas taking pictures 28.6% from deep (360th in faculty basketball). It is making 3.3 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 8.1 per sport at 35.7%.
The Roadrunners are scoring extra factors at residence (74.3 per sport) than on the highway (69.8).
CSU Bakersfield is posting 70.3 factors per contest in its previous 10 video games, which is 1.8 fewer factors than its common for the season (72.1).
Beach Key Players to Watch
| Yam | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Sykes | 26 | 18.0 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Petar Majstorovic | 29 | 14.8 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Shaquil Bender | 28 | 10.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Rob Diaz III | 29 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Cole Farrell | 29 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
Roadrunners Key Players to Watch
| Yam | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dailin Smith | 27 | 16.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| CJ Hardy | 19 | 12.6 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Ron Jessamy | 28 | 12.5 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| Jaden Alexander | 20 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| AJ George | 29 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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