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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+
- Live Stream:
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 |
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 |