Poor shooting in the first half found the `Runners trailing CSUEB at the break, 32-26. CSUB rallied in the second half, shooting almost 40% from the field while continuing to apply offensive pressure on the Pioneers. On the game, Cal State Bakersfield forced its opponent to make 33 turnovers, turning into 29 points for the `Runners.
In front of children who may have been coming to a college campus for the first time in their lives, the `Runners raced to victory behind Coleman's 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 steals. Marley Langi chipped in 17 points, 6 boards, and 3 assists. Dae’Jaidence Kincade stepped up for 5 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.