California State University Northridge Men’s Basketball will play its home opener on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. against Grace University at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.
The Matadors enter the game with an 0-2 record, having lost their first two matchups on the road against Wichita State and Kansas State. Junior guard Mikah Ballew has led CSUN in scoring, averaging 20.0 points per game with a 50 percent shooting rate, including a career-high 23 points in the contest against Kansas State.
Fifth-year guard Josiah Davis has accumulated 264 career assists at CSUN and requires 36 more to reach 300, a milestone that would place him among the top assist leaders in the program’s history. He is currently averaging 13.5 points per game this season and has provided 11 assists through two games.
Grace University is making its athletic debut in the 2026-27 season, competing in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The Talons hold an 0-2 record with losses to Utah Tech and Southern Utah. This game marks the first meeting ever between California State University Northridge and Grace University in any sport.
CSB Take
The home opener presents a crucial opportunity for California State University Northridge Men’s Basketball to earn its first victory after a challenging start to the season. With key contributions expected from scoring leader Mikah Ballew and playmaker Josiah Davis, the Matadors can establish momentum before facing a schedule dominated by road games later in November. This game against a first-year program also offers a platform to build team cohesion and confidence heading further into the season.
Source: Original report
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