TURLOCK, Calif. — Stan State men's basketball begins a four-game homestand this week as the Warriors host Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. inside Fitzpatrick Arena before welcoming Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. Stan State returns home at 5–3 overall and 1–1 in CCAA play following a 57–54 road victory at Chico State.
Warriors Return Home After Strong Road Win
Stan State earned its first CCAA victory of the season on Saturday, Dec. 6 defeating Chico State 57–54 at Acker Gym behind a standout performance from Malachi Johnson, who scored 16 points including the go-ahead three-pointer with 20 seconds remaining. The Warriors shot 71.4 percent in the first half to build a 39–24 halftime lead before relying on their defense late, holding Chico State to 29 percent shooting for the game. Mark Jones III added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jason Zimmer and Jason Cibull contributed key second-half threes. Stan State controlled the paint with a 26–12 edge and held a 21–14 advantage in bench scoring.
Balanced Production Through Eight Games
Stanislaus State is averaging 72.5 points per game while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from three-point range. Lindsey leads the team at 11.9 points per game on 56.4 percent shooting. Ameyaw continues to anchor the interior at 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 52.2 percent shooting, while Johnson adds 9.5 points and 6.4 rebounds. Zimmer provides important perimeter scoring at 46.9 percent from three, and the Warriors' depth remains a strength with 10 players averaging 2.0 points or more.
Defensive Identity Continues to Emerge
Stan State is allowing just 69.8 points per game while holding opponents to 41.8 percent shooting and 33.9 percent from three. The Warriors are averaging nearly six steals per game and have forced 96 turnovers through eight contests. French, Cibull and Lindsey continue to set the tone defensively on the perimeter, while Ameyaw and Johnson have been strong rebounders and rim protectors.
CCAA Statistical Leaders
Several Warriors enter this week among the conference's top performers. Daniel Ameyaw ranks fifth in the CCAA in rebounding. Jason Zimmer is sixth in the conference in both three-point field-goal percentage and three-pointers made per game. Donjae Lindsey ranks ninth in the conference in assists while also serving as one of the team's most efficient scoring options.
Double-Double Notes
Daniel Ameyaw is one double-double away from reaching 10 for his Stan State career. He recorded his first of the season earlier this year in the Warriors' win over Fresno Pacific, finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Cal State San Bernardino Update
Cal State San Bernardino enters its matchup with the Warriors at 3–6 overall and 0–2 in CCAA play following losses to Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State LA. The Coyotes are averaging 68.7 points per game while allowing 73.8, with opponents shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from three. Aidan Fowler leads CSUSB with 13.2 points per game while shooting 89.7 percent at the free-throw line. Javon Ervin adds 10.7 points per contest, and Gavin Davis contributes 10.0 points and a team-high 4.0 rebounds per game. The Coyotes generate a +2.8 turnover margin and 7.3 steals per game but have struggled on the glass with a -4.3 rebounding margin.
Series History and Matchup Outlook vs. Cal State San Bernardino
CSUSB leads the all-time series 26–9 since 2008 and has won the last five meetings after Stan State's 94–84 win in Turlock on January 12, 2023. Last season, the Coyotes defeated the Warriors 92–75 in Turlock and 65–57 in San Bernardino.
Cal Poly Pomona Update
Cal Poly Pomona enters its game UC Merced on Fri., Dec. 19 at 6–2 overall and 1–1 in conference play after defeating Cal State LA and falling to Cal State Dominguez Hills. The Broncos allow just 65.8 points per game while holding opponents to 40.0 percent shooting and 26.8 percent from three. CPP averages 69.9 points per game on 44.3 percent shooting and makes 7.4 three-pointers per contest. Malcolm Bell leads the team with 15.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Demarreya Lewis-Cooper adds 15.4 points per game and is shooting 45 percent from beyond the arc. Kevin Simeth contributes 7.5 rebounds per game and posts a team-best 64.7 percent shooting mark. CPP's defensive pressure generates 10.0 steals per game and more than 15 turnovers per outing.
Series History and Matchup Outlook vs. Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona leads the all-time series 25–9 since 2008 and has won four straight against Stan State. The Warriors earned a 70–67 win in Pomona on February 23, 2023, before CPP took both meetings last season with a 72–61 win in Turlock and a 67–47 victory in Pomona.
How To Watch
Both games will stream live on FloCollege with live stats available through WarriorAthletics.com. BlueChip Broadcasting will also air both games on radio with Bryan Nelson calling the action throughout the homestand.
Up Next
Stan State will host Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday, January 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Cal State San Marcos on Sunday, January 4 at 3 p.m. inside Fitzpatrick Arena.
