The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (7-4) will be at home when they take on the Portland State Vikings (3-6). The game begins at 10:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
The Roadrunners come into this game on a high note after dismantling Menlo 82-50 on Saturday. Jaylin Airington had a solid performance, finishing with nine points, four rebounds, and four assists for the Roadrunners. The Vikings are coming off a 77-71 loss against Cal State Northridge on Thursday. Isaiah Pineiro played well for Portland State, accounting for 17 points, five rebounds, and three steals.
Notes
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have a defensive rating of 96.1 (ranked 84th), while the Portland State Vikings have an offensive rating of 105.2 (ranked 183rd).
The Portland State Vikings average a field goal percentage of 46.1% this season. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have a losing record of 1-3 when opponents have a FG% of 46.1% or greater.
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and the Portland State Vikings both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Cal State Bakersfield is 196th and 140th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Portland State ranks 150th and 83rd in these categories.
Portland State ranks among the best in the nation in assists at 24th (17.9 assists per game). Cal State Bakersfield is ranked 90th with 15.1 assists per game.
Cal State Bakersfield, the 54th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 5.1 per game. Portland State does worse, ranked 153rd with 3.7.
Cal State Bakersfield ranks 64th in offensive rebounding. Portland State ranks 159th in defensive rebounding.
The Portland State Vikings make an average of 8.1 steals per game. When the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners give up 8 or more steals, they are a winning 2-1.
