NCAAB · Final

UC Riverside Dominates Cal State Bakersfield 93-65

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · SRC Arena

UC Riverside Highlanders 93, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 65, 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 UC Riverside Highlanders?

UC Riverside Highlanders beat Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 93-65 at SRC Arena on February 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC Riverside Highlanders?

UC Riverside Highlanders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the UC Riverside Highlanders defeated the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 93-65 in a matchup that showcased the Highlanders' offensive prowess. This game, held at the SRC Arena, highlighted UC Riverside's ability to dominate at home, particularly against a struggling Roadrunners team. The Highlanders improved their record to 10-19, while Bakersfield fell to 8-20.

UC Riverside entered the game with a home record of 9-19 and had been struggling recently, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, including a five-game losing streak. They averaged 72.4 points scored per game while allowing 78.3 points during that stretch. In contrast, Cal State Bakersfield had a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, suffering from a nine-game losing streak. They averaged 69.7 points scored and allowed 83.6 points, indicating significant defensive issues.

The Highlanders had previously faced the Roadrunners on January 9, 2026, where they lost by a narrow margin of 66-67. However, in this latest encounter, UC Riverside turned the tables decisively. The Highlanders have now won two of their last three meetings against Bakersfield, having also won the previous two matchups in the 2025 season.

In terms of scoring, UC Riverside's performance was particularly impressive in the second half, where they continued to build their lead. Key moments included a series of free throws by Bentley Waller and a three-point jumper by Dylan Godfrey, which contributed to the Highlanders' commanding score. The final score of 93-65 reflects a significant gap in performance, with UC Riverside capitalizing on their home advantage.

The betting lines prior to the game, provided by DraftKings, indicated UC Riverside was favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds for the Highlanders to win straight up were -298.0, while the Roadrunners were listed at +240.0, highlighting the expectations of a Highlanders victory.

As for injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The conditions in the SRC Arena were conducive to a high-scoring game, with the Highlanders taking full advantage of their home court.

Fans watching the game would have noted UC Riverside's offensive efficiency and their ability to exploit defensive lapses from Bakersfield. The Highlanders' scoring average of 72.4 points per game was significantly surpassed in this match, showcasing their potential when playing at home. Conversely, the Roadrunners' struggles were evident, as they continued to allow high-scoring games, which has been a recurring theme throughout their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCR -6.5	150.5 o -115 / u -105	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners +240 · UC Riverside Highlanders -298

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Leaders

PointsAndrew Henderson26UC Riverside Highlanders
AssistsAndrew Henderson5UC Riverside Highlanders
ReboundsBJ Kolly14UC Riverside Highlanders
PointsDailin Smith15Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
AssistsCJ Hardy4Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
ReboundsDylan Purnell5Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Recent form

UC Riverside Highlanders

Last 10: 2-8Streak L572.4 scored · 78.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

L66-72at UC San Diego TritonsFeb 15
L68-76vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 13
L74-88at Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 7
L72-78at Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 6
L87-94vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 1
W71-61vs Long Beach State BeachJan 30
L66-74at UC Davis AggiesJan 24
L66-80vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 23
W81-72vs Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 18
L73-88at Long Beach State BeachJan 16

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Last 10: 1-9Streak L969.7 scored · 83.6 allowed per game0-4 away

L74-89vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsFeb 13
L66-82at Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 8
L62-78at UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 6
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

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 Riverside Highlanders
Field goals	20-62	31-66
Field goal %	32	47
Three-pointers	2-9	12-20
Three-point %	22	60
Free throws	23-27	19-22
Free throw %	85	86
Rebounds	36	46
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	26	34
Assists	12	18
Steals	2	10
Blocks	5	6
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	13	13
Fast-break points	2	4
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	20	20
Largest lead	2	33
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	96

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-60Ben Waller makes 3-foot dunk (De'Undrae Perteete Jr. assists)
2nd Half37-60Pierre Geneste Jr. makes layup
2nd Half39-60Dylan Purnell makes layup (CJ Hardy assists)
2nd Half39-61Ben Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-62Ben Waller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-64Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup (Ben Waller assists)
2nd Half40-64Dailin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-64Dailin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-64Dylan Purnell makes layup
2nd Half43-65Andrew Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-66Andrew Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-66CJ Hardy makes layup (AJ George assists)
2nd Half45-67BJ Kolly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-68BJ Kolly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-68AJ George makes 16-foot jumper (Dylan Purnell assists)
2nd Half47-71Marqui Worthy Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Waller assists)
2nd Half49-71AJ George makes layup (Dailin Smith assists)
2nd Half49-72Marqui Worthy Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-75Andrew Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-78Andrew Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Waller assists)
2nd Half50-78Ronald Jessamy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-78Ronald Jessamy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-79BJ Kolly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-80BJ Kolly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-80Mike Price makes layup (Kadar Waller assists)
2nd Half54-80Mike Price makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-82BJ Kolly makes 2-foot dunk (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half54-84Ben Waller makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half56-84Bentley Waller makes layup
2nd Half56-85Ben Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-86Ben Waller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-88EJ Spillman makes layup
2nd Half57-88Bentley Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-88Bentley Waller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-90Ben Waller makes layup
2nd Half60-90Dylan Purnell makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half60-93Dylan Godfrey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Jones assists)
2nd Half61-93Bentley Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-93Bentley Waller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-93Dylan Purnell makes 25-foot three point jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Riverside Highlanders, below favours Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.