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Matadors Dominate Knights in Convincing Win

Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Premier America Credit Union Arena

Cal State Northridge Matadors 99, Nobel Knights 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Nobel Knights vs Cal State Northridge Matadors?

Cal State Northridge Matadors beat Nobel Knights 99-58 at Premier America Credit Union Arena on November 3, 2025.

The Cal State Northridge Matadors secured a decisive victory over the Nobel Knights, finishing the game with a score of 99-58. This matchup, held at the Premier America Credit Union Arena, showcased the Matadors' offensive prowess and solidified their strong start to the season with a record of 1-0.

The Matadors entered this game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss in their previous outing against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, where they fell 72-78. On average, they scored 80.8 points per game while allowing 76.1 points during this stretch. Their home record stands at 4-2, indicating a solid performance on their own court.

In contrast, the Nobel Knights struggled in their recent games, recording a dismal 0-2 in their last two outings, with an average of just 55.0 points scored and a staggering 95.5 points allowed. Their last game saw them lose 60-93 to the Cal State Fullerton Titans, and they had previously faced the Matadors earlier this season, suffering a heavy defeat of 50-98.

The head-to-head record now stands at 2-0 in favor of the Matadors against the Knights, with both games resulting in significant margins. The previous meeting on November 14, 2024, saw the Matadors dominate the Knights by 48 points, and this latest encounter only reinforced their superiority.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific details affecting either team, which suggests that both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The conditions during the game were not detailed, but the venue, Premier America Credit Union Arena, is known for its supportive home crowd, which likely contributed to the Matadors' performance.

The betting market favored the Matadors heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that they were expected to win decisively. This expectation was met with their performance throughout the game.

As the game progressed, the Matadors showcased their offensive capabilities, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. The scoring plays highlighted a variety of successful shots, including three-pointers and layups, demonstrating their offensive versatility. Notably, Aleks Szymczyk and Kaleb Salazar were key contributors in the second half, each making significant shots that helped extend the Matadors' lead.

Overall, this game not only marked a strong start for the Matadors in the season but also highlighted the challenges facing the Nobel Knights as they seek to improve their performance moving forward.

Leaders

  • PointsJoshua O'Garro20Cal State Northridge Matadors
  • AssistsJosiah Davis8Cal State Northridge Matadors
  • ReboundsAleks Szymczyk16Cal State Northridge Matadors
  • PointsMykale Mundy14Nobel Knights
  • AssistsMykale Mundy3Nobel Knights
  • ReboundsRobert Ogola5Nobel Knights

Recent form

Cal State Northridge Matadors

Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.8 scored · 76.1 allowed per game4-2 at home

  • 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
  • L71-77vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 28
  • W65-62at UC Davis AggiesFeb 22
  • W84-72at UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 21
  • W89-85vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 16
  • W81-80at Long Beach State BeachFeb 9
  • W82-63vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 7

Nobel Knights

Last 2: 0-2Streak L255 scored · 95.5 allowed per game0-2 away

  • L60-93at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 28
  • L50-98at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 14

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
UC Irvine23-12-15-5
Hawai'i24-9114-6
UC San Diego23-11312-8
Cal State Northridge20-14312-8
Cal State Fullerton18-16312-8
UC Davis19-14411-9
UC Santa Barbara18-14411-9
Cal Poly14-19510-10
Long Beach State10-2296-14
UC Riverside10-22105-15
Cal State Bakersfield8-24132-18

Box score

StatNobel KnightsCal State Northridge Matadors
Field goals17-5633-78
Field goal %3042
Three-pointers4-1911-29
Three-point %2138
Free throws20-3122-31
Free throw %6571
Rebounds3560
Offensive rebounds1226
Defensive rebounds2334
Assists1420
Steals710
Blocks36
Turnovers2015
Team turnovers20
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers825
Fast-break points726
Points in the paint2042
Fouls2224
Largest lead050

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half29-58Ryan Frazer made Layup. Assisted by Caleb Palmer.
  2. 2nd Half29-61Joshua O'Garro made Three Point Jumper.
  3. 2nd Half29-64Davius Loury made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
  4. 2nd Half29-66Larry Hughes II made Layup.
  5. 2nd Half31-66Marcell Galloway made Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Palmer.
  6. 2nd Half31-67Aleks Szymczyk made Free Throw.
  7. 2nd Half31-68Aleks Szymczyk made Free Throw.
  8. 2nd Half32-68Jovan Young made Free Throw.
  9. 2nd Half32-70Mahmoud Fofana made Layup. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
  10. 2nd Half34-70Erik Garcia made Layup. Assisted by Jovan Young.
  11. 2nd Half34-72Mahmoud Fofana made Two Point Tip Shot.
  12. 2nd Half34-74Josiah Davis made Layup.
  13. 2nd Half34-77Joshua O'Garro made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
  14. 2nd Half35-77Anthony McManus made Free Throw.
  15. 2nd Half35-78Mahmoud Fofana made Free Throw.
  16. 2nd Half35-80Mahmoud Fofana made Two Point Tip Shot.
  17. 2nd Half35-81Jai Chisolm made Free Throw.
  18. 2nd Half35-82Jai Chisolm made Free Throw.
  19. 2nd Half36-82Anthony McManus made Free Throw.
  20. 2nd Half36-84Aleks Szymczyk made Layup. Assisted by Jai Chisolm.
  21. 2nd Half36-86James Evans Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Davius Loury.
  22. 2nd Half38-86Seven Ferguson made Jumper. Assisted by Anthony McManus.
  23. 2nd Half38-87Greg Gazarian made Free Throw.
  24. 2nd Half40-87Anthony McManus made Layup. Assisted by Immanuel Lewis.
  25. 2nd Half43-87Seven Ferguson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryder Moore.
  26. 2nd Half43-89Aleks Szymczyk made Layup. Assisted by James Evans Jr..
  27. 2nd Half43-90Aleks Szymczyk made Free Throw.
  28. 2nd Half43-91Aleks Szymczyk made Free Throw.
  29. 2nd Half44-91Anthony McManus made Free Throw.
  30. 2nd Half46-91Seven Ferguson made Dunk. Assisted by Anthony McManus.
  31. 2nd Half46-93James Evans Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Davius Loury.
  32. 2nd Half47-93Immanuel Lewis made Free Throw.
  33. 2nd Half47-95Aleks Szymczyk made Jumper.
  34. 2nd Half50-95Kaleb Salazar made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryder Moore.
  35. 2nd Half50-97Aleks Szymczyk made Two Point Tip Shot.
  36. 2nd Half53-97Ryder Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Immanuel Lewis.
  37. 2nd Half54-97Robert Ogola made Free Throw.
  38. 2nd Half55-97Robert Ogola made Free Throw.
  39. 2nd Half55-99Robert Thibiant made Layup.
  40. 2nd Half58-99Kaleb Salazar made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryder Moore.

Win probability

Above the line favours Cal State Northridge Matadors, below favours Nobel Knights.

Venue

  • Premier America Credit Union ArenaNorthridge, CA
  • Attendance725
  • OfficialsChance Wallesen, Randal Anders, Wacey Lym

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