Cal State Bakersfield Defeats Western Illinois 74-58
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Icardo Center
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 74, Western Illinois Leathernecks 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners?
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 74-58 at Icardo Center on November 11, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners secured a comfortable victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks, finishing with a score of 74-58. This game, held at the Icardo Center, showcased the Roadrunners' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, improving their home record to 3-2 this season. The win also marked a positive turn for Bakersfield after a mixed run of form, as they entered the game with a record of 5-5 over their last ten outings, including a recent victory against the Whittier Poets, where they triumphed 83-61.
On the other hand, Western Illinois continued to struggle, now sitting at 0-3 for the season. Their recent form has been concerning, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and a streak of two consecutive losses, including a defeat against the Iowa Hawkeyes, where they lost 58-77. The Leathernecks have found it particularly challenging on the road, holding a dismal away record of 1-6 this season.
The scoring averages for both teams reveal a stark contrast; Bakersfield has been averaging 72.5 points per game while allowing 73.4, whereas Western Illinois has scored an average of 72.6 points but has allowed 76.6 points per game. This discrepancy in defensive performance was evident in the game, where the Roadrunners managed to restrict the Leathernecks to just 58 points.
In terms of previous meetings, the matchup between these two teams has not been extensively documented in the block, but the current season's performance indicates a clear gap in competitiveness. The Roadrunners have shown resilience at home, which was evident in their latest performance.
Injuries and player availability were not detailed in the block, but both teams have been navigating their respective challenges as they strive for better results in the ongoing season. The conditions during the game were not specified, but the Icardo Center typically provides a familiar environment for the Roadrunners, which likely contributed to their strong showing.
As for the betting market, the home win probability for Cal State Bakersfield was noted at 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory. This reflects the confidence in their current form and home advantage, especially against a struggling Western Illinois team.
Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a range of scoring plays that highlighted Bakersfield's offensive capabilities. Key moments included a series of dunks from players like Pierre Geneste Jr. and Jaden Alexander, as well as crucial three-point shots from Makai Kvamme. These plays not only showcased individual talent but also the team’s ability to execute under pressure, particularly in the second half when they pulled away decisively.
Overall, the match illustrated the Roadrunners' strengths at home and the challenges facing the Leathernecks as they continue to seek their first win of the season.
Leaders
- PointsCJ Hardy18Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- AssistsCJ Hardy3Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- ReboundsCJ Hardy9Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
- PointsFrancis Okwuosah14Western Illinois Leathernecks
- AssistsTyran Cook3Western Illinois Leathernecks
- ReboundsIsaiah Griffin8Western Illinois Leathernecks
Recent form
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.5 scored · 73.4 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W83-61vs Whittier PoetsNov 6
- L60-87at California Golden BearsNov 4
- L66-71at UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 13
- W76-64vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 7
- L72-98at Cal Poly MustangsMar 1
- W88-87at Long Beach State BeachFeb 28
- L64-73vs UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 23
- W71-66at UC Davis AggiesFeb 21
- W91-54vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 15
- L54-73vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 14
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L272.6 scored · 76.6 allowed per game1-6 away
- L58-77at Iowa HawkeyesNov 8
- L75-80at Radford HighlandersNov 4
- W82-69at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 28
- W86-81vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 26
- L61-75at Little Rock TrojansFeb 22
- L66-87at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 21
- W72-67vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 15
- W87-62vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 14
- L70-81at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 8
- L69-87at Tennessee State TigersFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
| 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 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-56 | 26-59 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-16 | 6-18 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 33 |
| Free throws | 10-18 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 24 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-34Isaiah Griffin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Antwaun Massey.
- 1st Half32-34Francis Okwuosah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Griffin.
- 1st Half32-35Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
- 1st Half32-36Dailin Smith made Free Throw.
- 1st Half32-38Ronald Jessamy made Layup.
- 2nd Half32-40AJ George made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-40Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-40Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-40Tyran Cook made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-43AJ George made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ronald Jessamy.
- 2nd Half36-46Dailin Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Hardy.
- 2nd Half36-48Ronald Jessamy made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-48Marcus Pigram made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-48Tyran Cook made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-49AJ George made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-50AJ George made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-52Ronald Jessamy made Dunk. Assisted by Kadar Waller.
- 2nd Half41-52Isaiah Griffin made Layup. Assisted by Nick Hittle.
- 2nd Half43-52Tyran Cook made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-54Ronald Jessamy made Dunk. Assisted by Kadar Waller.
- 2nd Half43-55Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-56Ronald Jessamy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-58Kadar Waller made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-60Pierre Geneste Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Ronald Jessamy.
- 2nd Half44-60Marcus Pigram made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-60Francis Okwuosah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Makai Kvamme.
- 2nd Half49-60Francis Okwuosah made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-61CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-62CJ Hardy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-62Lucas Lorenzen made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-64CJ Hardy made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-65Caleb McCarty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-66Caleb McCarty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-66Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-68Pierre Geneste Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by AJ George.
- 2nd Half52-70Tom Mark made Dunk.
- 2nd Half52-72Mike Price made Dunk.
- 2nd Half55-72Makai Kvamme made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Edwards.
- 2nd Half55-74Jaden Alexander made Dunk. Assisted by Dylan Purnell.
- 2nd Half58-74Makai Kvamme made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, below favours Western Illinois Leathernecks.
Venue
- Icardo CenterBakersfield, CA
- Attendance394
- OfficialsDarron George, Glen Mayberry, Jason Alabanza
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