NCAAB · Final

Cal State Bakersfield Tops Fresno State in Close Contest

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Selland Arena

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 76, Fresno State Bulldogs 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners beat Fresno State Bulldogs 76-71 at Selland Arena on November 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Fresno State Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup, the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners edged out the Fresno State Bulldogs with a final score of 76-71 at Selland Arena on November 30, 2025. This victory marks an important win for Bakersfield, who had previously defeated Fresno in their only prior meeting this season, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure against a competitive opponent.

Fresno State entered the game with a home record of 6-2 and a recent form of 4-1 over their last five games, averaging 77.8 points scored while allowing 71.8 points. Their last four games had all ended in victories, including a decisive 76-53 win over Pepperdine just days before this matchup. On the other hand, Cal State Bakersfield had struggled recently, holding a 4-6 record in their last ten games and entering this contest on a one-game losing streak after a heavy 89-59 defeat to Florida State. Their away record stood at 0-6, indicating difficulties in performing outside their home venue.

The game unfolded with intense back-and-forth action, with Fresno State trying to leverage their home advantage. However, Bakersfield's resilience shone through as they maintained composure in crucial moments. The Roadrunners' scoring was led by CJ Hardy, who made several key free throws down the stretch, contributing to their final score. Hardy's performance was pivotal, as he made four consecutive free throws in the final minutes, increasing Bakersfield's lead to 76-71.

Fresno State had previously shown strong performances at home, with their last five games at Selland Arena yielding an average of 76.4 points scored and 71.7 points allowed. However, they were unable to capitalize on their home court advantage against a determined Bakersfield team. The Bulldogs' scoring was highlighted by a late push, but they fell short as they attempted to close the gap.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams had to navigate challenges throughout the season, impacting their overall performance. The conditions for the game were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, with no external factors reported that would affect play.

The betting market had reflected the competitive nature of the game, with odds suggesting a close contest. The final score indicates that Bakersfield not only managed to secure the win but also demonstrated their ability to perform well under pressure, a key takeaway for fans and analysts alike.

As the season progresses, both teams will look to build off this game. Fresno State will aim to bounce back from this loss, while Cal State Bakersfield will hope to continue their momentum after this crucial victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	—	150.5 o -105 / u -115	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners +440 · Fresno State Bulldogs -600

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Leaders

PointsJake Heidbreder20Fresno State Bulldogs
AssistsZaon Collins4Fresno State Bulldogs
ReboundsWilson Jacques11Fresno State Bulldogs
PointsDailin Smith30Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
AssistsCJ Hardy3Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
ReboundsDailin Smith6Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Recent form

Fresno State Bulldogs

Last 10: 6-4Streak W476.4 scored · 71.7 allowed per game6-2 at home

W76-53vs Pepperdine WavesNov 27
W85-76vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersNov 22
W80-78vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 19
W75-74vs Utah Valley WolverinesNov 16
L73-78vs UC San Diego TritonsNov 13
W82-62vs Long Beach State BeachNov 8
L66-67vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 6
W88-51vs Fresno Pacific SunbirdsNov 4
L71-86at Nevada Wolf PackMar 12
L68-92at San José State SpartansMar 8

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Last 10: 4-6Streak L171.6 scored · 77.3 allowed per game0-6 away

L59-89at Florida State SeminolesNov 26
W86-70vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsNov 22
L80-93at Portland State VikingsNov 18
L60-82at Ole Miss RebelsNov 15
W74-58vs Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 12
W83-61vs Whittier PoetsNov 6
L60-87at California Golden BearsNov 4
L66-71at UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 13
W76-64vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 7
L72-98at Cal Poly MustangsMar 1

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

Box score

Stat	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners	Fresno State Bulldogs
Field goals	26-57	24-65
Field goal %	46	37
Three-pointers	1-15	8-33
Three-point %	7	24
Free throws	23-24	15-19
Free throw %	96	79
Rebounds	31	43
Offensive rebounds	7	19
Defensive rebounds	24	24
Assists	8	13
Steals	11	7
Blocks	6	1
Turnovers	10	16
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	9
Fast-break points	24	10
Points in the paint	38	32
Fouls	14	16
Largest lead	7	11

How the scoring went

2nd Half43-51Zaon Collins made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-51AJ George made Jumper.
2nd Half45-53Jake Heidbreder made Layup. Assisted by Jac Mani.
2nd Half45-55DeShawn Gory made Layup. Assisted by Jake Heidbreder.
2nd Half45-56DeShawn Gory made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-56Dailin Smith made Jumper. Assisted by Tom Mark.
2nd Half47-58DeShawn Gory made Layup.
2nd Half48-58Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-58Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-58Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-58CJ Hardy made Layup.
2nd Half53-58CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-58Dailin Smith made Layup.
2nd Half56-58Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-58Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-59Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-60Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-62Jake Heidbreder made Layup.
2nd Half59-62Tom Mark made Layup. Assisted by CJ Hardy.
2nd Half61-62Dailin Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half62-62Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-63Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-64Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-64Dailin Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half66-64CJ Hardy made Dunk.
2nd Half66-65Wilson Jacques made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-66Wilson Jacques made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-66Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-66Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-66Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-66Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-66CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-66CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-67Zaon Collins made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-67CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-67CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-69Zaon Collins made Layup.
2nd Half74-71Jake Heidbreder made Layup.
2nd Half75-71Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-71Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Fresno State Bulldogs, below favours Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.