UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Cal-Baker. Roadrunners: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 17, 2024 at 11:01 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

UC Irvine and the Roadrunners have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven't. Sitting on a score of 39-33, UC Irvine has looked like the better team, but there's still one more half to play.

If UC Irvine keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 19-7 in no time. On the other hand, Cal-Baker. will have to make due with a 10-16 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Cal-Baker. Roadrunners @ UC Irvine Anteaters

Current Records: Cal-Baker. 10-15, UC Irvine 18-7

How To Watch

When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Bren Events Center -- Irvine, California
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $16.00

What to Know

Cal-Baker. has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the UC Irvine Anteaters will face off in a Big West battle at 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Bren Events Center. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

It's hard to win when your shooting is a whole 21.9% worse than the opposition, a fact Cal-Baker. found out the hard way on Thursday. They fell 76-71 to the Matadors.

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, UC Irvine's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 88-78 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highlanders. UC Irvine didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.

The Roadrunners have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season. As for the Anteaters, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7.

Cal-Baker. must know they're fighting an uphill battle given the 15.5-point spread they're up against.

Cal-Baker. suffered a grim 75-56 defeat to the Anteaters in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can Cal-Baker. avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.