The Cal State Bakersfield athletics had an eventful week with various teams in action: Men's Basketball secured a spot in the Big West Championship, while Swimming excelled at a professional-level meet. Notably, in Women's Basketball, the team closed the season with a loss to Hawai'i, missing out on the Big West Championship opportunity. Baseball, Softball, and Wrestling also had competitive performances.

By the Numbers
  • CSUB Men's Basketball clinched the 8th seed in the Big West Championships.
  • Kaleb Higgins set the CSUB Division I single-season scoring record at 532 points.
State of Play
  • CSUB Women's Basketball ended the season with an 8-21 record.
  • CSUB Baseball won one game out of a four-game series against NJIT.
  • CSUB Beach Volleyball had a successful 3-0 weekend at the Big West / WCC challenge.
  • CSUB Track and Field performed well at the UCSB Invitational.
  • CSUB Wrestling concluded the 2023-24 season at the Pac-12 Championships and placed sixth.
What's Next

CSUB athletics teams will continue to compete, with upcoming events such as the Big West play for Baseball, the Cal State LA Invitational for Track and Field, and the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic for Golf. The focus will be on regrouping and preparing for future competitions.

Bottom Line

The Cal State Bakersfield teams displayed a mix of successes and challenges across various sports this past week, highlighting the competitive nature and determination of the athletes. As the teams look ahead to upcoming events, the focus remains on learning from past performances and striving for improved results in future competitions.