CSUB Women Open Season With 75-46 Win
Freshman Elizabeth Johnson posted 14 points and 15 rebounds off the bench as Cal State Bakersfield beat Stanislaus State in its opener.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
Cal State Bakersfield women's basketball defeated Stanislaus State 75-46 in its season opener at the Icardo Center. The win came in the first game for coach Ray Alvarado, whose roster features 15 entirely new players following a 7-23 prior season.
Why it matters
The opener offers an early read on a rebuilt roster, with a new coach and a largely unfamiliar group taking the floor together. CSUB's turnover total, however, shows areas still needing work.
The box score shows 27 CSUB turnovers against 17 for Stanislaus State, a gap that stands out in a 75-46 result. Whether the team can limit turnovers as competition rises is not yet known.
The players
Cal State Bakersfield
Cal State Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California, and the home institution of the women's basketball program.
Ray Alvarado
Ray Alvarado is the head women's basketball coach at Cal State Bakersfield, who served as interim coach for two games at the end of last season before the tag was removed in July.
The details
Elizabeth Johnson, a freshman, scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench. Mydrea Moore added 13 points, Dresha Moore scored 11 and Madison Johnson had 10, as CSUB built a 38-21 halftime lead and extended it to as much as 30.
Timeline
Tuesday: CSUB defeats Stanislaus State 75-46 in the season opener.
July: Alvarado's interim tag is removed as head coach.
Nov. 18: CSUB hosts Utah Tech at home.
Early December: CSUB plays a two-game series in the Big West Conference.
Season Trajectory
CSUB enters the season after a 7-23 campaign that finished 2-18 in the Big West Conference, making the opening win a first measure of whether the rebuild is gaining traction. The team's next test comes Thursday at nationally ranked Washington, a considerably tougher assignment.
Fans tracking the team can follow next Thursday's road game at Washington and the Nov. 18 home game against Utah Tech on the schedule. The opener's results give early signals for those evaluating the roster's depth.
The takeaway
A strong bench performance and a 30-point lead show early promise for a rebuilt roster. Ball security will be the key area to watch as the schedule toughens.
What happens next
CSUB plays at nationally ranked Washington next Thursday and hosts Utah Tech on Nov. 18.
Further reading
For more on the program, see Basketball coverage of teams across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bakersfield Californian.
