UC Irvine Defeats Cal State Bakersfield 78-62
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Bren Events Center
UC Irvine Anteaters 78, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 62, 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 UC Irvine Anteaters?
UC Irvine Anteaters beat Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 78-62 at Bren Events Center on February 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC Irvine Anteaters?
UC Irvine Anteaters were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the UC Irvine Anteaters overcame the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners with a final score of 78-62 at the Bren Events Center. This victory continues UC Irvine's strong form, marking their fourth consecutive win and improving their record to 17-7. The Anteaters have been particularly impressive at home, maintaining a perfect home record of 3-0 against the Roadrunners in their last three meetings.
UC Irvine entered the game with a recent record of 8-2 over their last ten games, averaging 77.0 points scored and allowing 69.1 points per game. Their last five outings showed a scoring average of 73.2 points, with a slight increase in defensive performance, allowing 68.6 points. In contrast, Cal State Bakersfield has struggled significantly, losing their last six games and holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten. The Roadrunners averaged 71.7 points scored but allowed a troubling 81.0 points per game during that stretch.
The Anteaters' home performance has been solid, boasting a home record of 2-0 in their last ten games, while the Roadrunners have struggled on the road with a 1-2 away record. This season, UC Irvine has shown dominance in their previous meetings against Bakersfield, winning all three encounters. Their most recent clash occurred on January 1, 2026, where UC Irvine secured an 81-77 victory.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any current issues affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected UC Irvine's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -16.5 for the Anteaters, indicating a significant expectation of their dominance in this matchup. The total points line was set at 144.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.0.
The game was played under typical indoor basketball conditions, with no adverse weather impacting the performance. UC Irvine's home court advantage at the Bren Events Center has been a factor in their success, and they utilized this to their benefit against Bakersfield.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted UC Irvine's offensive efficiency. Key moments included free throws from Tama Isaac and Jovan Jester Jr., alongside a notable dunk from Jester that capped off the scoring for the Anteaters. The final quarter saw UC Irvine maintain control, ultimately securing the victory with a commanding performance.
As the Anteaters continue their campaign, they will look to build on this momentum, while the Roadrunners will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCI -16.5 | 144.5 o -110 / u -110 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners +1000 · UC Irvine Anteaters -1800 |
Leaders
- PointsKyle Evans16UC Irvine Anteaters
- AssistsTama Isaac13UC Irvine Anteaters
- ReboundsHarrison Carrington8UC Irvine Anteaters
- PointsRonald Jessamy18Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- AssistsKadar Waller7Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- ReboundsRonald Jessamy12Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Recent form
UC Irvine Anteaters
Last 10: 8-2Streak W377 scored · 69.1 allowed per game2-0 at home
- W87-76vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 30
- W61-59at UC San Diego TritonsJan 25
- W80-66at UC Riverside HighlandersJan 23
- L72-75at UC Davis AggiesJan 17
- L66-67at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 11
- W74-64vs Long Beach State BeachJan 9
- W86-64at Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 4
- W81-77at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 1
- W89-70at Norfolk State SpartansDec 23
- W74-73at North Dakota State BisonDec 22
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Last 10: 3-7Streak L671.7 scored · 81 allowed per game1-2 away
- L72-80vs UC Davis AggiesJan 31
- L79-104vs Cal Poly MustangsJan 30
- L71-98at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 23
- L62-83vs UC San Diego TritonsJan 17
- L69-75vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosJan 16
- L75-81at Long Beach State BeachJan 11
- W67-66vs UC Riverside HighlandersJan 9
- W81-79at UC Davis AggiesJan 3
- L77-81vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 1
- W64-63vs Idaho VandalsDec 23
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 | UC Irvine Anteaters |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-62 | 29-70 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 3-11 | 2-15 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 13 |
| Free throws | 15-16 | 18-31 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 26 |
| Assists | 12 | 17 |
| Steals | 3 | 11 |
| Blocks | 7 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 44 |
| Fouls | 26 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 26 | 68 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-45Ronald Jessamy makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-45Ronald Jessamy makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half40-47Tama Isaac makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-49Kyle Evans makes 3-foot dunk (Tama Isaac assists)
- 2nd Half40-51Jurian Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-50Jurian Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-51Dailin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-51Dailin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-53Kyle Evans makes layup
- 2nd Half44-53Ronald Jessamy makes 4-foot jumper (Kadar Waller assists)
- 2nd Half46-53Bentley Waller makes driving layup (Kadar Waller assists)
- 2nd Half46-54Derin Saran makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-55Derin Saran makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-57Derin Saran makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-57Bentley Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-57Bentley Waller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-58Harrison Carrington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-59Harrison Carrington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-59Dailin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-59Dailin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61Andre Henry makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-61Dailin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-61Dailin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Tama Isaac makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-64Tama Isaac makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-64Pierre Geneste Jr. makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half54-66Andre Henry makes 15-foot jumper (Tama Isaac assists)
- 2nd Half54-68Andre Henry makes layup (Tama Isaac assists)
- 2nd Half56-68Dailin Smith makes driving layup (Kadar Waller assists)
- 2nd Half56-71Andre Henry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jurian Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half57-71Dailin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Dailin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-72Jurian Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-73Tama Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-73Dailin Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half60-74Tama Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-75Tama Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-75Ronald Jessamy makes 4-foot dunk (Kadar Waller assists)
- 2nd Half62-76Jovan Jester Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-78Jovan Jester Jr. makes 3-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours UC Irvine Anteaters, below favours Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.
Venue
- Bren Events CenterIrvine, CA
- Attendance2301
- OfficialsRandy McCall, Tony Padilla, Eric Curry
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