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CSUB falls in WAC Final against New Mexico State

With a return trip to March Madness on the line, the CSUB men's basketball team came up short after a second half charge from the Aggies.

CSUB falls 70-60 to New Mexico St. in WAC final

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The Cal State Bakersfield men's basketball team fell 60-70 to New Mexico State in the WAC Tournament Final on Saturday in Las Vegas.

The Runners were out-rebounded 34-30 and shot 41% from the field and 28% from three point range.

Dedrick Basile led CSUB with 17 points.

New Mexico State gains an automatic berth to March Madness; they'll find out who they play tomorrow on Selection Sunday. The Runners are heading to the NIT and will learn their next opponent shortly after the NCAA bracket is released.

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