California Golden Bears Dominate Cal State Bakersfield 87-60
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Haas Pavilion
California Golden Bears 87, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs California Golden Bears?
California Golden Bears beat Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 87-60 at Haas Pavilion on November 3, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the California Golden Bears defeated the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 87-60 at Haas Pavilion. This matchup marked the second meeting between the two teams, with California now holding a 2-0 record against Bakersfield after their previous encounter on November 5, 2024, where they also emerged victorious with a score of 86-73.
California entered the game with a home record of 1-0 and a recent form of 2-8 over their last ten games, including a loss in their most recent outing. The Golden Bears averaged 76.4 points scored per game while allowing 81.0 points. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 83.0 points scored and 83.8 points allowed. In contrast, Cal State Bakersfield came into the game with an away record of 0-1 and a recent form of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 72.1 points scored and 73.6 points allowed.
The Golden Bears took control of the game early and maintained their lead throughout. Key moments in the second half included Chris Bell making a three-point jumper, followed by Justin Pippen's layup, which extended their lead to 83-53. AJ George and Dai Dai Ames contributed crucial points, with Ames also assisting on a dunk by Mantas Kocanas that brought the score to 87-58. The Roadrunners struggled to keep pace, ultimately unable to close the gap.
In terms of home and away performance, California's home record now stands at 2-2, while Bakersfield's away record is 0-2. The Golden Bears have shown resilience at home, while the Roadrunners continue to seek their first away victory.
Injury reports were not detailed in the block, but the overall performance of both teams suggests a healthy roster for California, which may have contributed to their dominant showing. The market had priced California as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the win.
The conditions at Haas Pavilion were favorable for the Golden Bears, who capitalized on their home court advantage. Fans witnessed an energetic performance, with California showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive tenacity.
As the season progresses, California will look to build on this momentum, while Cal State Bakersfield will need to regroup and address their struggles on the road.
Leaders
- PointsJohn Camden22California Golden Bears
- AssistsJustin Pippen7California Golden Bears
- ReboundsLee Dort9California Golden Bears
- PointsRonald Jessamy16Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- AssistsJaden Alexander3Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- ReboundsRonald Jessamy7Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Recent form
California Golden Bears
Last 10: 2-8Streak L176.4 scored · 81 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L73-78at Stanford CardinalMar 12
- W82-73at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 11
- L110-112at Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 8
- L68-85at Louisville CardinalsMar 6
- W82-71vs Boston College EaglesMar 2
- L77-81vs SMU MustangsFeb 27
- L61-66at Stanford CardinalFeb 23
- L88-90at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 15
- L57-78at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 13
- L66-76vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 8
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.1 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- L66-71at UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 13
- W76-64vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 7
- L72-98at Cal Poly MustangsMar 1
- W88-87at Long Beach State BeachFeb 28
- L64-73vs UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 23
- W71-66at UC Davis AggiesFeb 21
- W91-54vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 15
- L54-73vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 14
- L64-69at UC Riverside HighlandersFeb 9
- L75-81vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-53 | 32-59 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 3-9 | 5-23 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 22 |
| Free throws | 19-30 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 25 |
| Assists | 10 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 50 |
| Fouls | 20 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 30 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-48Jaden Alexander made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-49Lee Dort made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-50Lee Dort made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-52Dai Dai Ames made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-52Ronald Jessamy made Jumper. Assisted by Mike Price.
- 2nd Half36-52Ronald Jessamy made Dunk. Assisted by Jaden Alexander.
- 2nd Half37-52Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-54Dai Dai Ames made Jumper.
- 2nd Half39-54Jaden Alexander made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-54Ronald Jessamy made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-55Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-56Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-58Dai Dai Ames made Layup. Assisted by Lee Dort.
- 2nd Half44-58Ronald Jessamy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Price.
- 2nd Half44-59Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-59AJ George made Jumper. Assisted by Kadar Waller.
- 2nd Half46-62Justin Pippen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lee Dort.
- 2nd Half46-64Dai Dai Ames made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-66Dai Dai Ames made Jumper. Assisted by Justin Pippen.
- 2nd Half46-68Dai Dai Ames made Layup. Assisted by Lee Dort.
- 2nd Half46-70John Camden made Jumper. Assisted by Justin Pippen.
- 2nd Half48-70Ronald Jessamy made Jumper. Assisted by AJ George.
- 2nd Half48-72John Camden made Jumper. Assisted by Justin Pippen.
- 2nd Half48-74Lee Dort made Layup. Assisted by Justin Pippen.
- 2nd Half49-74Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-74Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-74Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-74Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-75John Camden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-76John Camden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-76Tom Mark made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-78John Camden made Layup. Assisted by Chris Bell.
- 2nd Half53-81Chris Bell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lee Dort.
- 2nd Half53-83Justin Pippen made Layup. Assisted by Dai Dai Ames.
- 2nd Half56-83AJ George made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dailin Smith.
- 2nd Half56-85Dai Dai Ames made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-85Bentley Waller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-85Bentley Waller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-87Mantas Kocanas made Dunk. Assisted by Dai Dai Ames.
- 2nd Half60-87Mike Price made Layup. Assisted by Bentley Waller.
Win probability
Above the line favours California Golden Bears, below favours Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.
Venue
- Haas PavilionBerkeley, CA
- Attendance3143
- OfficialsJemel Spearman, Jeff Pon, Adam Flore
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