CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 8

The CSU Northridge Matadors (9-7, 2-2 Big West) will try to continue a seven-game home winning streak when they square off against the Cal Poly Mustangs (6-10, 2-2 Big West) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Premier America Credit Union Arena. The game airs at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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How to Watch CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly

• Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Game time: 10 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly Stat Insights

Points

• The Matadors are averaging 80.1 points, 5.0 fewer than the Mustangs allow.
• When CSU Northridge scores more than 85.1, it has a record of 8-0.
• Cal Poly has a 3-1 record when giving up fewer than 80.1 points.
• The Mustangs post just 2.5 more points per game (80.7) than the Matadors allow (78.2).
• Cal Poly is 4-7 when scoring over 78.2 points.
• CSU Northridge has a 5-1 record when conceding less than 80.7 points.
• The Matadors have 31 more points than their opponents this year (1.9 per game), while the Mustangs have been outscored by 71 (4.4 per game).

Shooting

• The Matadors shoot 44.3% from the field, only 0.7% lower than the Mustangs allow defensively.
• CSU Northridge has a 7-2 straight-up record when shooting higher than 45.0% from the field.
• Cal Poly is 4-5 straight up when shooting better than 42.2% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Matadors and Mustangs rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Matadors averaging 1.0 more per game.
• CSU Northridge is 9-3 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Cal Poly is 0-3 when it falls short on the boards.
• The Matadors average 11.1 offensive boards, which is 1.5 more than the Mustangs.
• The Matadors are 7-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Mustangs are 3-2 when they fall short there.
• Both these teams are strong on the boards. CSU Northridge has an average rebounding margin of +5.5, and Cal Poly is at +2.0.

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