Bakersfield Prepares for Jim Forbes Classic in Texas

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – After a thrilling 52-43 win against Idaho on Wednesday night, the Roadrunners get a small break before heading back out on the road to El Paso, Texas for the Jim Forbes Classic. This will be a 4-day stretch of matches where CSU Bakersfield plays Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, UTEP, and Alcorn State before finally coming back for a home game the following week.

This Week's Schedule

vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. (PT)
vs UTEP, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m. (PT)
vs Alcorn State, Friday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. (PT)

`Runner Notes

Bakersfield ended the first half of Wednesday night's game with a narrow lead over Idaho before breaking into a 20-point second-half run to seal the victory.
Kaleb Higgins led the way for Cal State Bakersfield with 18 points, while Cameron Smith and Antavion Collum each contributed seven rebounds.
Despite shooting just 0-of-4 three-pointers in the first half, Bakersfield had a vastly improved second half putting up 4-of-7.
The `Runners beat Idaho for a third straight year of non-conference play, taking its all-time series record against the Vandals to 8-5.

Scouting the Islanders

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (3-1) is led by second-year Head Coach Steve Lutz.
Lutz was the only first-year mid-major coach to make the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
Off to a strong start to their season, Corpus Christi has won three straight games in non-conference play, including their most recent 97-75 win on Nov. 17 against UTRGV.
The Islanders' Ross Williams converted 6-of-11 three-pointers en route to a game-leading 24 points, while Trevian Tennyson trailed closely behind with 20 points on the night.

Scouting the Miners

UTEP (2-1) is led by second-year Head Coach Joe Golding.
The Miners opened the season with a loss against ranked powerhouse Texas 72-57 before winning their last two games against New Mexico State and Sul Ross State respectively.
In UTEP's recent 99-59 win over Sul Ross State, sophomore forward Otis Frazier III shot for 9-of-11 FG en route to tallying a team-leading 26 points and 4 steals.

Scouting the Braves

Alcorn State (2-1) is led by third-year Head Coach Landon Bussie.
After beginning the season with a loss to Ole Miss, the Braves have won their last two games against Wichita State 66-57 and Stephen F. Austin 69-60.
Against SFA, freshman Dominic Brewton came off the bench to lead the team with 14 points.

How to Follow the `Runners

Only CSUB's game against UTEP will be live-streamed, which can be found on CUSA-TV.
There will not be video broadcasts for any non-UTEP games, but fans can listen to a radio broadcast of the match against Corpus Christi.
Live stats will still be available for all three games.
Links for video, radio, 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

#4 Antavion Collum: G/F; 6' 8"; Junior

#1 Kaleb Higgins: G; 5' 10"; Junior

#22 Cameron Smith: F; 6' 7"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#4 Antavion Collum
: 6' 8"; Junior
: G/F

#1 Kaleb Higgins
: 5' 10"; Junior
: G

#22 Cameron Smith
: 6' 7"; Senior
: F

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Bakersfield Prepares for Jim Forbes Classic in Texas

Players Mentioned

#4 Antavion Collum

#1 Kaleb Higgins

#22 Cameron Smith

Players Mentioned

#4 Antavion Collum

#1 Kaleb Higgins

#22 Cameron Smith