UCSB vs. CSU Bakersfield Time, TV & Stream – Dec. 6

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The UCSB Gauchos (7-2, 1-0 Big West) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-5, 0-1 Big West) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at The Thunderdome. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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How to Watch UCSB vs. CSU Bakersfield

  • Game day: Saturday, December 6, 2025
  • Game time: 9 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
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UCSB 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 46.0 155
Opp. Field Goal % 45.7 284
Rebounds Per Game 34.3 149
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 26.2 20
Turnovers Per Game 11.7 175
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 12.9 136

CSU Bakersfield 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 41.3 323
Opp. Field Goal % 44.9 251
Rebounds Per Game 33.8 175
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 32.4 244
Turnovers Per Game 14.7 342
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.2 113

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UCSB vs. CSU Bakersfield Stat Insights

Points

  • The Gauchos post only 3.2 more points than the Roadrunners allow (77.6).
  • When UCSB scores more than 77.6, it has a record of 5-0.
  • CSU Bakersfield is 4-0 when giving up fewer than 80.8 points.
  • The Roadrunners' 71.6 points per game are only 0.6 fewer than the Gauchos give up.
  • CSU Bakersfield is 4-1 when posting more than 72.2 points.
  • UCSB has a 4-0 record when allowing fewer than 71.6 points.
  • The Gauchos have outscored opponents by 77 points this year (8.6 per game), but the Roadrunners have been outscored by 54 points (6.0 per game).

Shooting

  • This year the Gauchos are shooting 46.0% from the field, only 1.1% higher than Roadrunners give up.
  • In games when UCSB shoots better than 44.9% from the field, it is 5-0 overall.
  • The Roadrunners shoot 41.3% from the field, 4.4% lower than the Gauchos allow.

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Rebounding

  • The Gauchos and Roadrunners rebound at about the same rate, with the Gauchos pulling down 0.5 more boards per game.
  • When UCSB has the rebounding advantage, it is 1-1. When recording fewer boards, CSU Bakersfield is 1-4.
  • The Gauchos average 10.7 offensive rebounds, just 0.4 fewer} than the Roadrunners.
  • The Roadrunners are 3-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Gauchos are 2-0 when they fall short there.
  • Both these teams are strong on the boards. UCSB has an average rebounding margin of +8.1, and CSU Bakersfield is at +1.4.

UCSB Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
12/13/2025 Utah Valley Neutral
12/17/2025 Green Bay Away
12/22/2025 Portland Home

CSU Bakersfield Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
12/11/2025 North Dakota State Home
12/13/2025 Pepperdine Home
12/18/2025 Nobel Home