CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE MATADORS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
California State University, Northridge's men's basketball program has operated since the university's 1958 founding and now competes in the Big West Conference with a roster of 17 players. Coach Andy Newman manages the Matadors at Premier America Credit Union Arena, where they've posted a dominant 12-2 home record against a struggling 4-8 road mark for a 16-10 overall tally. The team averages 82.0 points per game while holding opponents to 79.0, indicating a defense-first approach that ranks among their competitive strengths in the Big West.
Northridge began conference play with encouraging results, starting 4-3 in Big West competition while maintaining a balanced scoring attack. The contrast between their home performance and 4-8 away record suggests the 36,960-student campus's arena provides meaningful advantage, a pattern Andy Newman's coaching staff will need to address in tournament situations. Playing before their home crowd at Premier America Credit Union Arena has established the Matadors as a force within Big West basketball, though consistent road performance remains critical for March positioning.
KEY FACTS
| School | California State University, Northridge |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big West Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Northridge, California |
| Venue | Premier America Credit Union Arena |
| Head Coach | Andy Newman |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jalen Barbee | G |
| 6 | Joseph Barrio | G |
| 23 | Jordan Brinson | G |
| 15 | Jai Chisolm | G |
| 14 | Omer Dahan | G |
| 4 | Josiah Davis | G |
| 5 | James Evans Jr. | G |
| 11 | Mahmoud Fofana | F |
| 24 | Greg Gazarian | G |
| 2 | Larry Hughes II | G |
| 21 | Grady Lewis | F |
| 1 | Davius Loury | F |
| 7 | Joshua O'Garro | G |
| 8 | Max Rehl | G |
| 13 | Aleks Szymczyk | C |
| 20 | Robert Thibiant | G |
| - | Quinton Webb | G |
SEASON RECORD
20-14
Overall
13-4
Home
7-10
Away
6-4
Conference
81.4 PPG / 79.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Nobel Knights | W 99-58 |
| Nov 7 | Northern Iowa Panthers | L 57-86 |
| Nov 9 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 93-85 |
| Nov 12 | North Dakota State Bison | L 68-90 |
| Nov 17 | Troy Trojans | W 94-85 |
| Nov 27 | Idaho Vandals | L 64-78 |
| Nov 28 | Idaho State Bengals | L 50-82 |
| Dec 5 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | W 87-66 |
| Dec 7 | UC Irvine Anteaters | L 71-85 |
| Dec 11 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 89-87 |
| Dec 13 | Delaware Blue Hens | W 88-66 |
| Dec 19 | La Sierra Golden Eagles | W 88-53 |
| Dec 23 | Sacramento State Hornets | W 100-88 |
| Dec 28 | Stanford Cardinal | L 80-88 |
| Jan 1 | UC Davis Aggies | L 80-89 |
| Jan 3 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | W 74-65 |
| Jan 9 | Cal Poly Mustangs | W 95-90 |
| Jan 11 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | L 79-86 |
| Jan 16 | UC San Diego Tritons | W 84-79 |
| Jan 18 | Long Beach State Beach | L 80-87 |
| Jan 25 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L 68-89 |
| Jan 30 | UC Davis Aggies | W 94-78 |
| Feb 1 | UC San Diego Tritons | W 81-64 |
| Feb 6 | Cal Poly Mustangs | W 97-96 |
| Feb 7 | UC Riverside Highlanders | W 88-74 |
| Feb 15 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 84-60 |
| Feb 20 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | W 85-83 |
| Feb 22 | Long Beach State Beach | W 78-76 |
| Feb 27 | UC Irvine Anteaters | L 67-68 |
| Mar 1 | UC Riverside Highlanders | L 84-95 |
| Mar 6 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | W 86-84 |
| Mar 8 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | L 77-90 |
| Mar 13 | UC San Diego Tritons | W 80-70 |
| Mar 14 | UC Irvine Anteaters | L 78-93 |
ANALYTICS
+1.6
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
52.6%
SOS
#194
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4371
103.1
Adj O
105.4
Adj D
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California Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball compete in?
- California State University, Northridge Matadors Men's Basketball competes in the Big West Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does California State University, Northridge play men's basketball home games?
- California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball plays home games at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, CA.
- Who is the head coach of California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of California State University, Northridge Matadors Men's Basketball is Andy Newman.
- When was California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball is not currently available.