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Photo Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect

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Cal State Bakersfield men’s soccer team held its Blue-Gold Scrimmage on Aug. 11, giving CSUB supporters an early look at what to expect from the Roadrunners ahead of the 2026 Big West season. While spectators viewed it as a friendly match, for the players and coaches, it served as an opportunity to evaluate roles and... The post Photo Gallery: Practice

GAME PREVIEW: After 14 years, new rosters face old foes

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield women’s soccer team will be starting off their season this Thursday away against the University of San Francisco at 6 p.m. Last time the `Runners met up with the Dons was back in 2012 where Bakersfield scored in the 61st minute, earning the victory 2-1. Although Martin... The post GAME PREVIEW: After 14

Cal State Bakersfield Swim and Dive to join MPSF

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Cal State Bakersfield has announced that it will be joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation for the third time in program history. The Big West discontinued the sponsorship of both Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive, CSUB is one of six teams joining the MPSF for the upcoming seasons. Other schools include Seattle U, UC... The post Cal State Bakersfield S

Jenny Topping named CSUB Softball Head Coach

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Cal State Bakersfield Athletics named Jenny Topping as the new leader of the Roadrunner Softball Program. Topping has a deep softball resume. She is a four-time first team All-American with Washington and Cal State Fullerton with outstanding stats throughout her career. At Washington, she earned All Pac-10 honors along with Pac-10 newcomer of the year.... Th

CSUB community vote on who they want to win the NBA Finals

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This year’s NBA Finals is a contested affair between two hungry franchises. The New York Knicks are looking to win their first NBA championship in 53 years. Meanwhile, the second youngest team to reach the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs are looking to win a championship. NBA betting site Betway wanted to identify which... The post CSUB community vote on w

Kicking Off Summer with The Basement

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This summer The Woolworth’s Basement has already been a host to many different events, but this last weekend, The Basement held “Sounds of Summer” with DJs and producers mixing beats and creating a summer vibe. The event produced by many different creatives gave way to a night of memories and opportunities. Britton Lee and Jesse... The post Kicking Off Summe

A Night In The Lights - The Runner

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`Runner Alumn Catalina Roggerone Qualifies for the 2027 Women’s World Cup - The Runner

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Former Cal State Bakersfield women’s soccer player Catalina Roggerone assisted Argentina to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Roggerone has been competing in the CONMEBOL Nations League Women’s tournament which determines the teams from South America that will go to the Women’s World Cup. She has played seven matches for La Albiceste,...

Lightning in a Bottle: Enlightening Lightning in a Bottle with Vendors

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Lightning in a Bottle is known as Kern County’s music festival, but it is also host to many vendors from food to clothes, which is one the things the founders of The DoLab are adamant about including in their festival. The founders and brothers have worked to make the festival an all-around experience. “So right... The post Lightning in a Bottle: Enlightenin

Makiah Parker Continues Her Legacy with Another School Record in the 100-Meter Dash

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Cal State Bakersfield track athlete Makiah Parker broke the school record in the 100-meter dash at the NCAA West Regionals in Fayetteville, Ark. Parker ran a 11.21 which was enough to break the record and gave her 17th place in the race. “Breaking a school record is such an exhilarating moment. It’s a reflection of... The post Makiah Parker Continues Her Leg

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