Cal State Fullerton men's basketball team defeats Cal State Bakersfield

Titans win for the fifth time in six games to stay in the thick of conference race

Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:25am

The Cal State Fullerton men's basketball team defeated Cal State Bakersfield 88-80 on Saturday night. Josh Ward scored 21 points and KJ Garris had 19 for the Titans, who won for the fifth time in six games to stay in the thick of the conference race.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Cal State Fullerton in contention for a top spot in their conference standings, as they continue their strong season and push for a potential postseason berth.

The details

The Titans were led by strong offensive performances from Josh Ward, who scored 21 points, and KJ Garris, who added 19 points. This win marks the fifth victory for Cal State Fullerton in their last six games, allowing them to remain in the thick of the conference race.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, February 22, 2026.

The players

Josh Ward

A player on the Cal State Fullerton men's basketball team who scored 21 points in the victory.

KJ Garris

A player on the Cal State Fullerton men's basketball team who scored 19 points in the victory.

Cal State Fullerton men's basketball team

The college basketball team that defeated Cal State Bakersfield 88-80 on February 22, 2026.

Cal State Bakersfield

The opposing college basketball team that lost to Cal State Fullerton 88-80 on February 22, 2026.

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The takeaway

Cal State Fullerton's men's basketball team continues to build momentum with their fifth win in six games, keeping them in the thick of the conference race and in contention for a potential postseason berth.