• The Cal State Bakersfield volleyball team is ready for another exciting week of Big West volleyball, starting with an important game in the Icardo Center against Hawai’i on Tuesday. They travel down south to take on the CSUN Matadors on Thursday.

Hawai’i (10-6, 4-2 BW) - Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM

• Hawai’i is another strong contender in the Big West, having finished at the top of the league last season.
• With a solid conference record, they recently gained momentum by defeating Long Beach State, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level. CSUB will face a tough test against the Rainbow Wahine, known for their skill and competitive spirit.
• The Roadrunners will need to bring their best game to secure a victory and make a statement as they approach the midpoint of the conference season.
• As Bakersfield looks ahead to this week's matches, their focus will be on startingstrong against UC Davis, capitalizing on the opportunity against a struggling UC Riverside, and preparing for a significant challenge against Hawai’i. These matches are critical as they aim to build momentum and improve their standing in the conference. 

CSUN (7-13, 2-6 BW) - Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 PM

• The Cal State Bakersfield volleyball team is gearing up for another exciting match on Thursday, following their Tuesday showdown against Hawai’i. The Roadrunners will travel to Northridge to take on the Matadors, looking to build momentum as the season progresses.
• CSUN has faced a tough start to conference play, managing only two wins so far and holding an overall record of 7-13. Despite these challenges, the Matadors remain determined to turn their season around and capitalize on home court advantage.
• Last season, the teams had a competitive rivalry, splitting their regular-season matches. Bakersfield secured a win in their first encounter, while Northridge made a strong comeback in the latter part of the season.
• With conference play in full swing, every match carries significant weight, and the Roadrunners currently rank just above CSUN in the standings. This upcoming match is crucial for both teams as they strive for better positioning in the conference.
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• The Cal State Bakersfield men's soccer team continued its strong start to Big West play with another three points this week, putting itself back into a three-way tie for first place with UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly.
• While CSUB did suffer a road loss last week, the `Runners have an impressive record of 7-4-5 over the team's last 16 road games.
• Two-time Big West Offensive Player of the Week Connor Mautino continued to impress, netting another pair of goals this week.
• Mautino now has 10 goals on the season, become the first `Runner to tally double-digit goals in a single season in a decade (12, Julian Zamora, 2014).
• CSUB (6-3-4, 3-1-2 BW) will continue Big West play next week with two more tough matchups: 

CSUB at UC Davis (5-5-5, 1-3-2 BW)

• Wednesday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. (PT)
• Davis, Calif. / Aggie Soccer Field
• UC Irvine finished fourth in the 2023 Big West standings, but sits in ninth heading into this week's matches.
• The all-time series between CSUB and UC Davis is fairly even with the Aggies enjoying a slight advantage, 13-11-3.
• More recently, Davis has dominated the series, owning a 7-1-0 record against the `Runners since 2016.
• Last year in Bakersfield, the Aggies scored goals in each half on the way to a 2-0 victory.

CSUB vs. UC Riverside (3-5-5, 1-1-4 BW)

• Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. (PT)
• Senior Night
• Bakersfield, Calif. / Main Soccer Field
• UC Riverside edged out CSUB for the sixth and final spot in the 2023 Big West Championship by one point.
• CSUB has a slight edge in the all-time series over UCR, 7-4-3.
• Since the two teams joined The Big West in 2021, the Highlanders have won all three matches against the `Runners.
• The 2023 edition of the matchup featured a 1-1 tie heading into the final minute when a UCR goal with 8 seconds remaining proved to be a dagger for the `Runners.
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• The Cal State Bakersfield women's soccer season hosts CSUN for their final home game of the season.
• CSUB has two crucial conference games left in the season as they currently sit in 3rd place in the Big West standings. 
• Bakersfield needs to hold off the Matadors in front of the home crowd this Thursday. 
• The CSUB team captains are Solei Moton, Catalina Roggerone, and Hildur Jonasdottir, with added captains Megan Ormson and Sara Ybarra.

CSUB vs. CSUN

• Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. (PT)
• Bakersfield, CA
• CSUB is 3-6-1 against the Matadors all time.
• CSUN's record is 4-10-3.
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Hawai’i Pacific (0-0) - Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm

• The Cal State Bakersfield women’s basketball team is set to kick off competition on Monday, October 28th, with an exciting exhibition match against Hawai’i Pacific. 
• The match is set to take place at the Icardo Center, where fans can have the chance to support the team as they embark on a new journey with some familiar faces and plenty of new ones. 
• Opening the season at home gives the Roadrunners a chance to showcase a fresh roster that includes 10 newcomers, five returning players, and an entirely new coaching staff. This mix of talent and experience promises to bring a dynamic energy to the court.
• The upcoming game also marks a significant milestone for Head Coach Ari Wideman, as it will be her first time on the sidelines with the new team. 
• Fans and players alike are eager to see her coaching style and strategies in action as they look to set the tone for a successful season.