Idaho State Dominates Cal State Northridge 82-50
Friday, November 28, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Idaho Central Arena
Idaho State Bengals 82, Cal State Northridge Matadors 50, 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 Northridge Matadors vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals beat Cal State Northridge Matadors 82-50 at Idaho Central Arena on November 28, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Idaho State Bengals defeated the Cal State Northridge Matadors 82-50 at the Idaho Central Arena. This matchup showcased a stark contrast in form, with Idaho State capitalizing on their home advantage to secure a decisive victory.
Idaho State entered the game with a home record of 4-4 and a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games. They had been struggling, losing their last match against the Sam Houston Bearkats 81-84. However, the Bengals averaged 72.5 points scored and allowed 71.0 points per game during this stretch, indicating a competitive edge despite their recent losses. Their last five games reflected a record of 1-4, with an average of 71.2 points scored and 71.0 points allowed.
On the other hand, Cal State Northridge came into the game with a 3-4 away record and a mixed recent form of 5-5 in their last ten games. They had lost their previous game against the Idaho Vandals 64-78. The Matadors averaged 81.1 points scored and allowed 80.4 points during their last ten games, which suggested a high-scoring style but also vulnerability on defense. Their last five games resulted in a record of 2-3, with an average of 75.2 points scored and a concerning average of 84.8 points allowed.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy given the teams' contrasting scoring averages and defensive records. Idaho State's ability to limit their opponents' scoring while maintaining a solid offensive output was critical in this game. The Bengals' home record of 2-3 highlighted their challenges at home, but they managed to turn the tide against the Matadors.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current form and the stakes of this game made it compelling. The injury picture was not detailed in the block, so it remains unclear if any key players were unavailable for either side.
The market had Idaho State as the slight favorite, with DraftKings listing the Bengals at -1.5 on the spread and a total set at 148.5 for the game. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, but the Bengals' performance would ultimately exceed expectations.
Conditions in the arena were conducive to a high-energy game, and Idaho State took full advantage of their home court. The Bengals' scoring plays were highlighted by free throws from Aleks Szymczyk and Jai Chisolm, along with a three-point jumper from Chisolm assisted by Davius Loury, which capped off their scoring in the second half.
Overall, Idaho State's victory was marked by a strong defensive effort and efficient scoring, showcasing their potential as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDST -1.5 | 148.5 o -115 / u -105 | Cal State Northridge Matadors — · Idaho State Bengals — |
Leaders
- PointsGus Etchison14Idaho State Bengals
- AssistsMartin Kheil4Idaho State Bengals
- ReboundsEvan Otten8Idaho State Bengals
- PointsJai Chisolm15Cal State Northridge Matadors
- AssistsJosiah Davis4Cal State Northridge Matadors
- ReboundsAleks Szymczyk6Cal State Northridge Matadors
Recent form
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.5 scored · 71 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L81-84vs Sam Houston BearkatsNov 26
- W89-51vs Justice LionsNov 21
- L55-64at Santa Clara BroncosNov 19
- L74-83at Seattle U RedhawksNov 16
- L57-73at San Diego State AztecsNov 9
- W71-68at San Diego TorerosNov 8
- W81-71vs Park University Gilbert BuccaneersNov 5
- L60-80vs Montana State BobcatsMar 10
- L79-82vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksMar 4
- W78-54at Eastern Washington EaglesMar 1
Cal State Northridge Matadors
Last 10: 5-5Streak L181.1 scored · 80.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- L64-78vs Idaho VandalsNov 27
- W94-85vs Troy TrojansNov 17
- L68-90at North Dakota State BisonNov 12
- W93-85at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 9
- L57-86at Northern Iowa PanthersNov 7
- W99-58vs Nobel KnightsNov 4
- L72-78vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 14
- W82-73vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 9
- L79-94at UC Riverside HighlandersMar 7
- W103-77vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 2
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 |
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal State Northridge Matadors | Idaho State Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 14-69 | 28-58 |
| Field goal % | 20 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 7-34 | 11-29 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 38 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 37 |
| Assists | 9 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 26 |
| Fouls | 17 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half21-47Jordan Brinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Davius Loury.
- 2nd Half21-49Lachlan Brewer made Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Van De Griend.
- 2nd Half21-50Gus Etchison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half21-51Gus Etchison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half24-51Jai Chisolm made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
- 2nd Half24-53Blake Daberkow made Jumper. Assisted by Gus Etchison.
- 2nd Half26-53Jordan Brinson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half27-53Davius Loury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-53Davius Loury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-54Jamison Guerra made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-55Jamison Guerra made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-58Jamison Guerra made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Connor Hollenbeck.
- 2nd Half30-58Josiah Davis made Jumper.
- 2nd Half30-60Caleb Van De Griend made Layup. Assisted by Connor Hollenbeck.
- 2nd Half32-60Jai Chisolm made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-60Jai Chisolm made Dunk. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
- 2nd Half34-63Martin Kheil made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lachlan Brewer.
- 2nd Half37-63Jai Chisolm made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by James Evans Jr..
- 2nd Half37-64Cheikh Sow made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-65Cheikh Sow made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-67Caleb Van De Griend made Layup. Assisted by Martin Kheil.
- 2nd Half37-68Caleb Van De Griend made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-68Larry Hughes II made Layup. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
- 2nd Half39-70Cheikh Sow made Jumper.
- 2nd Half39-72Caleb Van De Griend made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-73Caleb Van De Griend made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-73Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-73Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-76Gus Etchison made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-77Connor Hollenbeck made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-78Connor Hollenbeck made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-80Blake Daberkow made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-80Aleks Szymczyk made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-80Aleks Szymczyk made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-80Jai Chisolm made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-80Jai Chisolm made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-80Greg Gazarian made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-80Greg Gazarian made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-82Landen Birley made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-82Jai Chisolm made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Davius Loury.
Win probability
Above the line favours Idaho State Bengals, below favours Cal State Northridge Matadors.
Venue
- Idaho Central ArenaBoise, ID
- OfficialsRyan Holmes, Glen Mayberry, Chris Hudson
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