The Cal Poly Mustangs men’s basketball team is continuing its longest road trip of the 2026-27 season with three away games scheduled against Grand Canyon on Nov. 11, Idaho on Nov. 13, and Montana State on Nov. 15. Cal Poly is ranked 11th nationally among 361 programs with an average of 14.0 three-pointers made per game, showcasing their notable shooting capability.
This series of games includes historic and competitive matchups. Cal Poly has faced Grand Canyon once, suffering a 71-64 loss in 2016. Against Idaho, the Mustangs have lost the last three meetings, including an 83-80 overtime defeat in San Luis Obispo last season, with Idaho leading the all-time series 14-9. Montana State has stopped Cal Poly from winning the series so far, including a 73-57 loss in Bozeman in 2010.
Junior guard Hamad Mousa, the Big West’s leading scorer last season, continues his strong performance, averaging 24.0 points per game and shooting 68.8 percent from three-point range this season. Mousa ranks 18th nationally in scoring and is on pace to become Cal Poly’s quickest 1,000-point scorer in program history.
Cal Poly returns 13 players from the previous season, among the highest return rates in Division I basketball, under third-year head coach Mike DeGeorge. The program has lost only one player to the transfer portal in the past two offseasons, maintaining considerable roster stability. Their roster features players from seven countries, representing all six inhabited continents.
Following the trip, Cal Poly will return home to host Northern Arizona on Nov. 21, aiming to break a three-game losing streak against the Lumberjacks.
CSB Take
This extensive road trip is a crucial test for Cal Poly’s depth and resilience early in the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. With junior guard Hamad Mousa leading the offensive charge and a stable, experienced roster, the Mustangs have a chance to improve their competitive standing against notable Big Sky opponents. Success in these games could build momentum and confidence as Cal Poly returns home to confront conference rivals.
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