The Roadrunners faced tough competition across multiple sports during the week of March 3-9. Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball both ended their seasons with losses, while Baseball struggled against Cal and Fullerton. Softball lost in a close game to Fresno State before battling Long Beach State. Track and Field had strong performances at the Beach Opener, and Wrestling wrapped up its season at the Pac-12 Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Men's Basketball averaged 73.1 points per game, with Dailin Smith scoring 23.5 points on 44% shooting.
  • Softball's Cedes Saldana pitched 13 innings over the weekend and maintained a 4.31 ERA.
  • CSUB Baseball led the Big West with 114 runs scored this season, 20 more than the closest team.
Yes, But

The women's basketball team showed improvement by increasing its win total by 350% from the previous year, although they continue to struggle with consistency and have a high margin of defeat.

State of Play
  • The Men’s Basketball team finished the season at 8-24, missing postseason play.
  • Women's Basketball concluded its season at 7-23, also failing to qualify for the postseason.
  • Softball’s squad featured 9 returners and 14 newcomers, reflecting a significant roster change.
What's Next

Men’s and Women’s Basketball will prepare for a new coaching era, while Baseball and Softball aim to build on their performance going into conference play. Track and Field will continue its season at the Ben Brown Invite.

Bottom Line

The Roadrunners are at a pivotal moment, with a need for strong leadership and consistent performance as they look to build momentum for the next season across all sports.