CSUN Men's Basketball starts their journey at the 2024 Big West Basketball Championship against UC Santa Barbara, aiming to break a seven-game losing streak in tournament games and advance to face Hawai'i in the quarterfinals.

The Big Picture

CSUN enters the tournament as the seventh seed with a historic 18-14 record, securing their first winning season in 15 years under head coach Andy Newman's leadership. Two players, De'Sean Allen-Eikens and Dionte Bostick, earned All-Big West honors for their impressive performances.

By the Numbers
  • CSUN's total rebounds (1,282) set a new school Division I record.
  • De'Sean Allen-Eikens ranks fourth in The Big West for points per game (18.5).
  • UCSB leads The Big West in field goal percentage (49.4) and 3-point percentage (36.4).
State of Play
  • CSUN faces UC Santa Barbara in the first round of the Big West Championship.
  • The Matadors hope to build on their successful season and secure a tournament victory.
  • UCSB has a strong history in the Big West tournament, aiming to continue their success.
Bottom Line

CSUN Men's Basketball enters the Big West Championship with a record-breaking season, looking to capitalize on their achievements and secure a win against UC Santa Barbara to advance in the tournament.