Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Cal State Northridge Matadors vs Long Beach State 49ers

Preview · updated September 19, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Cal State Northridge Matadors

Matadors

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— home · — away

7th in bigw

Head coach Aquiles Montoya

Long Beach State 49ers

49ers

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— home · — away

11th in bigw

Head coach Natalie Reagan

Storylines

Momentum — CSUN took the last meeting by 1 and can build on it.
Even rivalry — the recent series is deadlocked 2-2.

Stakes7th in bigw

Players to watch

CSUN

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LBSU

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)series tied 2-2 (since 2007-08)

Last meetingOct 24, 2025: CSUN 3 — LBSU 2 (W: CSUN)

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