NCAAB · Final

UC Santa Barbara Defeats Cal State Bakersfield 75-69

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:30 PM ET · Icardo Center

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 75, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 75-69 at Icardo Center on January 15, 2026.

Who was favored in UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos emerged victorious against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, winning 75-69 at the Icardo Center. This game was significant as it marked the fifth consecutive victory for the Gauchos over the Roadrunners, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in the last two seasons.

The Gauchos came into the game with a record of 10-7, while the Roadrunners stood at 8-11. Over their last ten games, the Gauchos had a mixed record of 5-5, but they were struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this matchup. In their last five games, they averaged 75.6 points scored while allowing 78.0 points. The Roadrunners, on the other hand, had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 74.2 points scored and 78.2 points allowed. They were also coming off a loss against Long Beach State, which added to their recent struggles.

At home, the Roadrunners had a record of 3-3, while their away record was 1-3. The Gauchos had performed better on the road, with a home record of 4-1 but a disappointing away record of 1-4. This game was crucial for both teams as they looked to improve their standings in the league.

The betting odds provided by DraftKings favored the Gauchos, who were listed as 7.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of -310, while the Roadrunners were at +250. The total points for the game was set at 144.5, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring environment.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a factor in such matchups, potentially impacting team performance and strategy.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening in California, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. The Roadrunners had previously faced the Gauchos just a month prior, suffering a heavy defeat of 84-109, which likely added pressure on them to perform better at home this time.

As the game progressed, the Gauchos maintained a slight edge, and key scoring plays in the second half helped them secure the win. Notable moments included CJ Shaw making critical free throws, and Hosana Kitenge contributing with a tip-in layup. The final scoring plays showcased the Gauchos' ability to close out the game effectively, despite the Roadrunners' efforts to mount a comeback.

Ultimately, the Gauchos' victory not only added to their confidence but also highlighted their resilience in overcoming a recent slump. The Roadrunners will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCSB -7.5	144.5 o -110 / u -110	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -310 · Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners +250

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Leaders

PointsMike Price14Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
AssistsKadar Waller2Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
ReboundsRonald Jessamy8Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
PointsColin Smith16UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsMiro Little4UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsZion Sensley8UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Recent form

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Last 10: 4-6Streak L174.2 scored · 78.2 allowed per game3-3 at home

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
W97-66vs Nobel KnightsDec 19
L62-70vs Pepperdine WavesDec 14
L69-80vs North Dakota State BisonDec 12
L84-109at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 7
L66-87at Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 5

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 5-5Streak L377 scored · 76 allowed per game1-4 away

L86-93vs UC Davis AggiesJan 9
L65-74at Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 3
L84-95at Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 2
W79-61vs Portland PilotsDec 22
L64-67at Green Bay PhoenixDec 18
L53-68at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 13
W109-84vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 7
W84-77vs Long Beach State BeachDec 5
W74-71vs Seattle U RedhawksNov 29
W72-70at Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 28

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	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Field goals	21-47	26-55
Field goal %	45	47
Three-pointers	10-26	2-12
Three-point %	38	17
Free throws	23-29	15-21
Free throw %	79	71
Rebounds	32	30
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	22	19
Assists	11	6
Steals	2	5
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	13
Fast-break points	5	15
Points in the paint	22	38
Fouls	18	22
Largest lead	15	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	97	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-36Hosana Kitenge makes layup
2nd Half48-38Dailin Smith makes driving layup (Kadar Waller assists)
2nd Half49-38Colin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-38Colin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-40Ronald Jessamy makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Dailin Smith assists)
2nd Half51-40CJ Shaw makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-40CJ Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-40Zion Sensley makes layup
2nd Half54-43Mike Price makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half56-43CJ Shaw makes layup (Zion Sensley assists)
2nd Half56-44Kadar Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-46Kadar Waller makes layup
2nd Half58-46Colin Smith makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half60-46Michael Simcoe makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half61-46Michael Simcoe makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-48Jaden Alexander makes layup
2nd Half61-49Jaden Alexander makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-49Zion Sensley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hosana Kitenge assists)
2nd Half64-51Ronald Jessamy makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half64-52Jaden Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-52Zion Sensley makes layup
2nd Half66-53Jaden Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-54Tom Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-55Tom Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-57Ronald Jessamy makes driving layup
2nd Half66-59Ronald Jessamy makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half67-59Miro Little makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-60Jaden Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-61Jaden Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-61Aidan Mahaney makes layup
2nd Half69-63Jaden Alexander makes layup
2nd Half69-65Mike Price makes layup
2nd Half70-65CJ Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-65Hosana Kitenge makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half72-66Dailin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-67Dailin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-69Mike Price makes layup
2nd Half73-69Colin Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-69Colin Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-69CJ Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, below favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos.