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Men's Basketball Written by James Tsitakis-Cecil

`Runners Look to Emulate Past Success Against Idaho

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Roadrunners travel to Idaho on Nov. 16 for their second straight game on the road. After a loss to the Pac-12's Utah, the `Runners will hope to turn their prior success against Idaho into a win on Wednesday. This will be CSU Bakersfield's final test before traveling to El Paso, Texas for the Jim Forbes Classic tournament.
 
This Week's Schedule
  • at Idaho, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. (PT)
`Runner Notes
  • After coming off an assured win against San Diego Christian, Bakersfield was bested by a much tougher Pac-12 opponent in Utah, 72-44.
  • Despite the loss, Cal State Bakersfield enjoyed standout performances from a pair of juniors in Antavion Collum, who posted 14 points, while Kaleb Higgins tallied 13 points of his own.
  • Modestos Kancleris, a 6-foot-9 Redshirt Sophomore from Lithuania, was a force under the basket, tacking on an impressive 11 rebounds.
Scouting the Vandals
  • Idaho (1-2) is led by fourth-year head coach Zac Claus.
  • Following a season-opening loss to Denver, the Vandals have beaten Walla Walla and most recently fell to Omaha 72-79.
  • Against Omaha, Divant'e Moffitt led Idaho with 29 points including going 11-for-12 on free throws.
  • The `Runners are looking to continue their winning ways against an Idaho opponent whom CSUB has beaten in five of their last six meetings.
How to Follow the `Runners
  • Fans can watch this away game on ESPN+.
  • Links for video, live stats, and tickets are available at GoRunners.com/Live.
  • Live updates will be shared during games on Twitter @CSUB_MBB.
~GoRunners.com~
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Players Mentioned

Antavion Collum

#4 Antavion Collum

G/F
6' 8"
Junior
Kaleb Higgins

#1 Kaleb Higgins

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5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Antavion Collum

#4 Antavion Collum

6' 8"
Junior
G/F
Kaleb Higgins

#1 Kaleb Higgins

5' 10"
Junior
G
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