NCAAB · Final

Cal State Northridge Dominates La Sierra 88-53

Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Premier America Credit Union Arena

Cal State Northridge Matadors 88, La Sierra Golden Eagles 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won La Sierra Golden Eagles vs Cal State Northridge Matadors?

Cal State Northridge Matadors beat La Sierra Golden Eagles 88-53 at Premier America Credit Union Arena on December 19, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated the La Sierra Golden Eagles 88-53 at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' current forms, with the Matadors riding a two-game winning streak, while the Golden Eagles extended their losing streak to six games.

Cal State Northridge entered the game with a record of 7-5, showcasing a balanced performance in their last ten games, where they posted a record of 5-5. Their scoring average during this stretch was 76.1 points per game, while they allowed 81.0 points. Notably, they had a strong home record of 3-1, which contributed to their confidence heading into this contest. In their previous game on December 13, they secured a solid 88-66 victory against the Delaware Blue Hens, further bolstering their momentum.

In contrast, La Sierra struggled significantly, having lost all six of their last games, with an average of only 51.8 points scored per game and an alarming 82.7 points allowed. Their away record stood at 0-6, indicating difficulties in competing outside their home environment. Their most recent outing resulted in a 49-90 defeat against the UC Riverside Highlanders, exemplifying their struggles this season.

The teams had met earlier in the season on December 29, 2024, where Cal State Northridge also emerged victorious with a score of 87-52, marking their dominance in the head-to-head matchup, now with a record of 2-0 against La Sierra this season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the disparity in performance suggests that the Matadors were likely in better health and form than their opponents.

The betting market reflected the Matadors' strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in La Sierra's ability to compete in this matchup. The conditions in the arena were conducive to a strong performance from the home team, which they capitalized on effectively.

As the game unfolded, Cal State Northridge showcased their offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. The scoring plays included free throws by James Evans Jr. and layups from various players, including Jai Chisolm and Aleks Szymczyk, demonstrating the team's depth and versatility.

Overall, the game served as a clear indicator of the current state of both programs, with Cal State Northridge establishing themselves as a formidable opponent while La Sierra continues to seek answers to their ongoing struggles.

Leaders

PointsDavius Loury17Cal State Northridge Matadors
AssistsJosiah Davis4Cal State Northridge Matadors
ReboundsJai Chisolm8Cal State Northridge Matadors
PointsStephen Perry11La Sierra Golden Eagles
AssistsStephen Perry6La Sierra Golden Eagles
ReboundsStephen Perry12La Sierra Golden Eagles

Recent form

Cal State Northridge Matadors

Last 10: 5-5Streak W276.1 scored · 81 allowed per game3-1 at home

W88-66at Delaware Blue HensDec 13
W89-87vs Fresno State BulldogsDec 11
L71-85at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 7
W87-66vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 5
L50-82at Idaho State BengalsNov 28
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

La Sierra Golden Eagles

Last 6: 0-6Streak L651.8 scored · 82.7 allowed per game0-6 away

L49-90at UC Riverside HighlandersNov 4
L52-87at Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 29
L57-83at Long Beach State BeachDec 22
L47-96at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 16
L55-61at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 11
L51-79at UC Riverside HighlandersNov 15

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	La Sierra Golden Eagles	Cal State Northridge Matadors
Field goals	18-64	36-92
Field goal %	28	39
Three-pointers	10-39	8-33
Three-point %	26	24
Free throws	7-8	8-15
Free throw %	88	53
Rebounds	37	65
Offensive rebounds	8	27
Defensive rebounds	29	38
Assists	12	20
Steals	1	13
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	17	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	0	22
Fast-break points	8	21
Points in the paint	10	50
Fouls	10	10
Largest lead	2	38
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half16-45Davius Loury makes 7-foot floating jump shot (Mahmoud Fofana assists)
2nd Half16-47Josiah Davis makes 4-foot dunk (Mahmoud Fofana assists)
2nd Half19-47Stephen Perry makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half19-50Josiah Davis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joshua O'Garro assists)
2nd Half19-51Mahmoud Fofana makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half19-54Davius Loury makes 26-foot three pointer (Larry Hughes II assists)
2nd Half22-54Mateo Hamilton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Godfrey Little assists)
2nd Half24-54Caleb Tinker makes layup (Stephen Perry assists)
2nd Half27-54Mateo Hamilton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Tinker assists)
2nd Half30-54Godfrey Little makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stephen Perry assists)
2nd Half30-57Larry Hughes II makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jordan Brinson assists)
2nd Half30-59Jai Chisolm makes 6-foot dunk (Jordan Brinson assists)
2nd Half30-60James Evans Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-62Jai Chisolm makes 8-foot dunk
2nd Half30-64Jai Chisolm makes layup (James Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half30-66Grady Lewis makes layup (James Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half30-68Josiah Davis makes layup
2nd Half33-68Maur Tablada makes 26-foot three point jumper (Stephen Perry assists)
2nd Half33-69Davius Loury makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half33-70Davius Loury makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half35-70Jasper Reinalda makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half36-70Stephen Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-70Stephen Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-70Makael Reynolds makes 25-foot three point jumper (Maur Tablada assists)
2nd Half40-72Josiah Davis makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Larry Hughes II assists)
2nd Half41-72Jasper Reinalda makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-74Davius Loury makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half41-76Larry Hughes II makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half43-76Maur Tablada makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-78Davius Loury makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (James Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half46-78Maur Tablada makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stephen Perry assists)
2nd Half48-78Mateo Hamilton makes 18-foot jumper (Makael Reynolds assists)
2nd Half48-79James Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-80James Evans Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-82Jai Chisolm makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half48-84Aleks Szymczyk makes layup (Greg Gazarian assists)
2nd Half48-86Grady Lewis makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half51-86Tyler Gray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Logan Nagamine assists)
2nd Half53-86Matthew McCallum makes layup
2nd Half53-88Robert Thibiant makes 11-foot pullup jump shot

Win probability

Above the line favours Cal State Northridge Matadors, below favours La Sierra Golden Eagles.