TURLOCK, Calif. – Stan State men's basketball heads back on the road this week following a perfect 2–0 homestand, traveling to Cal State Los Angeles on Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m., before visiting Cal State Dominguez Hills on Saturday, January 10 at 3 p.m.

The Warriors enter the week at 7–5 overall and 3–3 in CCAA play after back-to-back conference victories to open the 2026 calendar year.

Warriors Carry Momentum Into Southern California
Stan State opened the new year with a pair of comeback wins inside Fitzpatrick Arena, erasing halftime deficits in both contests to secure victories over Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal State San Marcos. The Warriors outscored their opponents 90–74 in second halves over the weekend and forced 28 turnovers across the two games while committing just 19 of their own.

Last Time Out
Stan State began the weekend with a dramatic 79–77 win over Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday night, overcoming an eight-point second-half deficit behind 20 points from Donjae Lindsey and a season-high 12 from Mark Jones III. Malachi Johnson recorded his second double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Jason Zimmer sealed the victory at the free-throw line as the buzzer sounded.

The Warriors followed with a 72–68 comeback win over Cal State San Marcos on Sunday, trailing by seven at halftime before erupting for 44 second-half points. Lloyd French and Mark Jones III led the way with 15 points apiece, Jason Zimmer added 14, and Malachi Johnson chipped in 11 as Stan State shot 56.5 percent after the break and knocked down seven three-pointers in the second half.

Balanced Weekend Production
Over the two-game stretch, Stan State averaged 75.5 points per game while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range. The Warriors connected on 15 three-pointers across the weekend and averaged 18.0 made free throws per game.

Donjae Lindsey led all scorers with 20 points in the opener, while Mark Jones III averaged 13.5 points across the two games and went 11-for-14 from the free-throw line. Jason Zimmer averaged 12.5 points per game and knocked down four three-pointers, while Lloyd French and Malachi Johnson each averaged 11.0 points per contest. Johnson also led the team on the glass, averaging 8.5 rebounds per game with four blocks over the weekend.

Mark Jones III Provides Spark in Expanded Role
Mark Jones III delivered a strong two-game performance during the homestand, averaging 13.5 points per game while shooting 61.5 percent from the field. Jones scored a season-high 12 points against Cal State Monterey Bay, all in the second half, helping fuel the Warriors' comeback after trailing by eight. He followed with a season-high 15 points against Cal State San Marcos while earning the start, going a perfect 7-for-7 at the free-throw line and adding six assists. Jones' ability to control tempo, attack the rim, and convert at the line proved critical as Stan State erased halftime deficits in both victories.

CCAA Leaders
Stan State enters the week ranked among the CCAA's top teams statistically, sitting second in field-goal percentage, third in scoring offense, third in three-point field-goal percentage, third in assist-to-turnover ratio, and fourth in assists per game.

Individually, Malachi Johnson is tied for fifth in the conference in blocked shots and ranks 10th in rebounding. Jason Zimmer sits seventh in the CCAA in three-point field-goal percentage and is tied for seventh in three-pointers made, while Donjae Lindsey ranks seventh in free-throw percentage.

Double-Doubles
Malachi Johnson has recorded two double-doubles this season, posting 18 points and 10 rebounds earlier this year at Dominican before adding 11 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Cal State Monterey Bay. Daniel Ameyaw recorded his first double-double of the season and the ninth of his career with 14 points and 12 rebounds against Fresno Pacific, while Lloyd French notched the first double-double of his career with 11 points and a career-high 12 assists against Cal Poly Pomona.

Ameyaw Nears 500 Career Rebounds
Daniel Ameyaw enters the weekend nearing a major career milestone, sitting at 490 career rebounds through four seasons in a Stan State uniform. Ameyaw has averaged 6.0 rebounds per game over 80 career appearances and has been a consistent presence on the glass each season, including career totals of 208 rebounds in 2024–25 and 137 rebounds in 2023–24. The forward is averaging 5.9 rebounds per game this season while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and is on pace to become one of the program's most reliable rebounders since joining the Warriors in 2022–23.

Defensive Pressure Key in Weekend Sweep
Stan State's defensive pressure proved decisive during the homestand, forcing 28 turnovers and converting those miscues into key scoring runs in both contests. The Warriors averaged 7.5 steals per game over the two victories and held both opponents to 30.8 percent shooting from three-point range.

Cal State Los Angeles Update
Cal State Los Angeles enters Thursday's matchup with a 3–9 overall record and a 2–4 mark in CCAA play. The Golden Eagles average 71.1 points per game and are led by Deraje Agbaosi, who averages 12.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest. Isaiah Fields and Khemanni Davis provide additional scoring depth.

Season Series vs. Cal State Los Angeles
Cal State Los Angeles leads the all-time series 22–10 dating back to 2008, including wins in five of the last six meetings. Stan State's last victory over the Golden Eagles came in a 73–69 home win in December 2022, while the Warriors' most recent road win in Los Angeles was a 62–60 victory in February 2022.  Last season, Stan State fell 75–63 at Cal State Los Angeles in December, with Jason Zimmer scoring 10 points, before the Golden Eagles earned an 83–79 win in Turlock in February.

Cal State Dominguez Hills Update
Cal State Dominguez Hills enters the weekend at 9–4 overall and 4–2 in conference play, averaging 79.2 points per game and outscoring opponents by nearly eight points per contest. Jalen Brown leads the Toros at 15.6 points per game, while Josiah Sanders and DaSean Stevens provide consistent scoring. Cal State Dominguez Hills ranks among the conference leaders in rebounding margin, assists, steals, and blocks.

Season Series vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills
Cal State Dominguez Hills leads the all-time series 20–12, including victories in four of the last five meetings. Stan State's last win against the Toros came in a 66–65 road victory in Carson in January 2023.  Last season, Cal State Dominguez Hills earned a 62–57 win in Carson in December, with Lloyd French leading the Warriors with 11 points, before completing the season sweep with a 73–70 victory in Turlock in February. In that contest, Daniel Ameyaw recorded 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Up Next
Following the Southern California road trip, Stan State returns home to Fitzpatrick Arena on Thursday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. to host San Francisco State before welcoming No. 12 Cal State East Bay on Saturday, January 17 at 3 p.m. as CCAA play continues.