TURLOCK, Calif. — Stan State returns to Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena this week for its final two regular-season home games, hosting Cal State Dominguez Hills on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. for Homecoming before welcoming Cal State Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. on Senior Day, when the program will recognize Daniel Ameyaw, Jason Cibull, Javon Johnson, Tahjae Ordonio, and Jordan Smith. With the CCAA Tournament race tightening and four games remaining in the regular season, the Warriors look to capitalize on home court as they continue their push for a postseason berth.

Stan State at a Glance
Stan State enters the week at 12–12 overall and 8–10 in CCAA play with four games remaining in the regular season. The Warriors are averaging 72.3 points per game while allowing 71.2, shooting 45.0 percent from the field and holding opponents to 43.3 percent. Stan State continues to control the glass with a +1.8 rebounding margin, averaging 35.6 rebounds per contest, and is nearly even in assists and turnovers at 12.8 assists and 12.3 turnovers per game.

Individually, Malachi Johnson leads the Warriors at 13.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and totaling a team-best 27 blocked shots. Donjae Lindsey adds 12.4 points per game and shoots 51.3 percent overall and 41.7 percent from three-point range. Lloyd French contributes 10.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Mark Jones III leads the team with 58 assists. French also paces the Warriors with 30 steals. Jason Zimmer leads Stan State in three-point percentage at 44.2 percent, and Jason Cibull tops the team at the free-throw line, shooting 92.3 percent. Daniel Ameyaw provides 9.0 points and 5.7 rebounds inside while shooting 52.8 percent from the field as the Warriors prepare for the final stretch of conference play.

Split in Inland Valley Keeps Postseason Berth Hopes Alive
Stan State split its Inland Valley road trip last week, earning a 70–53 win at Cal Poly Pomona before falling 73–72 in overtime at Cal State San Bernardino. Over the two games, the Warriors averaged 71.0 points per contest while holding opponents to 63.0 points per game and just 36.4 percent shooting from the field, including 6-for-48 from three-point range (12.5 percent). Stan State shot 46.8 percent from the floor during the weekend and totaled 18 steals and eight blocked shots across the two contests. Lloyd French led the Warriors with 18.0 points per game over the weekend, shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from three-point range. Malachi Johnson averaged 15.0 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting 73.7 percent from the floor and recording five blocked shots. Donjae Lindsey added 8.5 points and six steals over the two games, while the Warriors forced 32 turnovers and posted a +1 turnover margin during the trip.

CCAA Tournament Outlook
With four games remaining in the regular season, Stan State remains alive for one of the six spots in the CCAA Men's Basketball Championships, scheduled for March 5–8 at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona. The Warriors sit at 8–10 in conference play, tied with Cal Poly Pomona and one game behind fifth-place Cal State San Marcos and Cal State San Bernardino, who are both 9–9. Cal State East Bay (18–0) and Cal State Dominguez Hills (14–4) have already clinched tournament berths. The winner of the CCAA Tournament will receive the conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship.

Double-Double Watch
Malachi Johnson has recorded five double-doubles this season, beginning with an 18-point, 10-rebound performance at Menlo on Nov. 19, 2025. He added an 11-point, 11-rebound effort against Cal State Monterey Bay on Jan. 2, 2026, followed by a 14-point, 13-rebound game at Cal State LA on Jan. 8. Johnson continued the stretch with 19 points and 10 rebounds against San Francisco State on Jan. 15, and closed the run with 15 points and 11 rebounds versus Cal State East Bay on Jan. 17. Lloyd French recorded the first double-double of his career on Dec. 21, 2025 against Cal Poly Pomona, finishing with 11 points and 12 assists. Daniel Ameyaw owns nine career double-doubles, including a 14-point, 12-rebound performance against Fresno Pacific on Nov. 15, 2025, and currently ranks fourth in Stan State program history with 545 career rebounds.

CCAA Statistical Snapshot
Stan State ranks third in the CCAA in scoring defense and fourth in rebounding margin, field-goal percentage defense, and offensive rebounding. The Warriors also sit fifth in scoring margin, overall rebounding, three-point field-goal percentage, defensive rebounding, assist-to-turnover ratio, and assists per game. Individually, Malachi Johnson ranks fourth in the conference in rebounding, fifth in blocked shots, and ninth in field-goal percentage.

Cal State Dominguez Hills Update
Cal State Dominguez Hills enters Thursday's Homecoming matchup at 19–6 overall and 14–4 in CCAA play, having already clinched a berth in the CCAA Tournament. The Toros average 79.3 points per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the field. Jalen Brown leads the team at 16.0 points per contest, while Josiah Sanders adds 14.8 points and a team-best 6.1 rebounds per game. DaSean Stevens contributes 13.4 points and 98 assists as the Toros enter the week on a two-game winning streak.

Last Time vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills
Stan State fell 80–71 at Cal State Dominguez Hills earlier this season. The Warriors trailed 40–36 at halftime and briefly took the lead in the second half before the Toros pulled away at the free-throw line. Malachi Johnson led Stan State with 17 points, while Jason Cibull added 12 and Donjae Lindsey chipped in 11. Daniel Ameyaw surpassed 500 career rebounds in the contest.

Season Series vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills
Cal State Dominguez Hills leads the all-time series 21–13 since 2008 and has won the last five meetings. Stan State's last victory came on Jan. 26, 2023, in a 66–65 win in Carson.

Cal State LA Update
Cal State LA enters Saturday's matchup at 7–17 overall and 6–12 in CCAA play. The Golden Eagles average 70.5 points per game. Deraje Agbaosi leads the team at 13.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Khemanni Davis adds 12.9 points and has connected on 43 three-pointers. Isaiah Fields contributes 12.3 points per contest.

Last Time vs. Cal State LA
Stan State fell 57–56 at Cal State Los Angeles earlier this season on a buzzer-beater. Malachi Johnson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Antony Newman-Gomez added nine off the bench. Stan State outrebounded the Golden Eagles 44–29 in the narrow defeat.

Season Series vs. Cal State LA
Cal State LA leads the all-time series 23–11 since 2008 and has won the last six meetings. Stan State's last victory came on Dec. 3, 2022, in a 73–69 win in Turlock behind 23 points from Kobe Ordonio.

Senior Day Recognition
Saturday's matchup will honor Daniel Ameyaw, Jason Cibull, Javon Johnson, Tahjae Ordonio, and Jordan Smith for their leadership and contributions to the Stan State men's basketball program.

Listen and Watch
Both games will be streamed live on FloCollege. All Stan State home games can also be heard on BlueChip Broadcasting, with Bryan Nelson on the call. Levi Flores will be on the call on Saturday.

Win $1,000 at Every Home MBB Game
At every home men's basketball game, one lucky fan will have a chance to win $1,000 by making a half-court shot. Tickets for entry are $1.00 at the main entrance, and fans may purchase as many as they like. The promotion is presented by Hansen's Mobile Detailing, Strategic Legal Group, Turlock Floor Covering, and Luxury Limousine Service.

Up Next
Stan State will close the regular season on the road in the Bay Area, traveling to No. 2 Cal State East Bay on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. before visiting San Francisco State on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m.