<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gorunners.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>California State University at Bakersfield Athletics</title><link>https://gorunners.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for California State University at Bakersfield Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://gorunners.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>A Familiar Leader for a New Era: Todd Lee Takes the Helm at CSUB</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/3/26/mens-basketball-a-familiar-leader-for-a-new-era-todd-lee-takes-the-helm-at-csub.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/3/26/mens-basketball-a-familiar-leader-for-a-new-era-todd-lee-takes-the-helm-at-csub.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Todd Lee Press Release Graphic" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/Press_Release_Graphic_4IBvY.png" /><br /><br />Cal State Bakersfield has announced the hiring of Todd Lee as the 10th head coach of the Roadrunner men's basketball team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/Press_Release_Graphic_4IBvY.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/Press_Release_Graphic_4IBvY.png"><media:title>Todd Lee Press Release Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/Press_Release_Graphic_4IBvY.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:05:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33240</s:story_id></item><item><title>CSUB Partners with Temblor, Lengthwise to Unveil `Runner Gold Beer</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2025/10/22/general-csub-partners-with-temblor-lengthwise-to-unveil-runner-gold-beer.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2025/10/22/general-csub-partners-with-temblor-lengthwise-to-unveil-runner-gold-beer.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Runners Hoopfest Press Release" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Runner_Gold_Press_Release.png" /><br /><br />`Runner Gold, the official beer of California State University, Bakersfield, will be on sale at CSUB Athletics home events in the Icardo Center starting Oct. 28.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Runner_Gold_Press_Release.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Runner_Gold_Press_Release.png"><media:title>Runners Hoopfest Press Release</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Runner_Gold_Press_Release.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:14:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32960</s:story_id></item><item><title>CSUB Athletics Launches `Runner Advantage Fund to Recruit, Retain Elite Student-Athletes</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/6/3/csub-athletics-launches-runner-advantage-fund-to-recruit-retain-elite-student-athletes.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/6/3/csub-athletics-launches-runner-advantage-fund-to-recruit-retain-elite-student-athletes.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Roadrunner Advantage Fund Web Announcement Graphic" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Roadrunner_Advantage_Fund_Web_Announcement_Graphic.png" /><br /><br />Taking the next step in navigating the continually-shifting landscape of college sports, the Cal State Bakersfield Athletics Department has announced the creation of the Roadrunner Advantage Fund, a brand-new opportunity for fans and supporters to help CSUB Athletics recruit and retain top-tier student-athletes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Roadrunner_Advantage_Fund_Web_Announcement_Graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Roadrunner_Advantage_Fund_Web_Announcement_Graphic.png"><media:title>Roadrunner Advantage Fund Web Announcement Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Roadrunner_Advantage_Fund_Web_Announcement_Graphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 09:05:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33344</s:story_id></item><item><title>Visser Earns CSC Academic All-District Honors</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-visser-earns-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-visser-earns-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kayla_Visser_AS_1" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Kayla_Visser_AS_1.jpg" /><br /><br />Visser earns 2026 Academic All-District honors following her great season in the classroom and on the field, exemplifying what it means to be a student-athlete.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Kayla_Visser_AS_1.jpg" /><media:content 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src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Makiah_Parker.png" /><br /><br />The Big West Named Makiah Parker Track Athlete of the Meet.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Makiah_Parker.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Makiah_Parker.png"><media:title>Makiah_Parker</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Makiah_Parker.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:40:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33350</s:story_id></item><item><title>Beau Redstone Named CSUB Men’s Basketball GM</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-beau-redstone-named-csub-mens-basketball-gm.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-beau-redstone-named-csub-mens-basketball-gm.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Beau Redstone" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/20/Beau_Redstone_Web.png" /><br /><br />
Former CSUB men's basketball standout Beau Redstone is coming home in a new way, returning to the Roadrunner program as its first-ever General Manager to help reconnect the `Runners with their championship tradition, alumni base and Bakersfield community.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/Beau_Redstone_Web.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/Beau_Redstone_Web.png"><media:title>Beau Redstone</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/Beau_Redstone_Web.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33346</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wilkes Headlines Five `Runners Honored by Big West</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-wilkes-headlines-five-runners-honored-by-big-west.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-wilkes-headlines-five-runners-honored-by-big-west.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Group_Baseball_MD___3_" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Group_Baseball_MD___3_.jpg" /><br /><br />Cal State Bakersfield baseball earned five All-Big West honors following the 2026 season, highlighted by Devon Wilkes being named Big West Freshman Field Player of the Year and earning All-Big West Second Team recognition. Evan Cloyd and Elijah Pelayo were also named to the All-Big West Second Team after standout performances at the plate and in the field. On the mound, Ryan King and Jacob Gutierrez received All-Big West Honorable Mention honors for their contributions to the Roadrunner pitching staff.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Group_Baseball_MD___3_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Group_Baseball_MD___3_.jpg"><media:title>Group_Baseball_MD___3_</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Group_Baseball_MD___3_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:10:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33345</s:story_id></item><item><title>CSUB Athletics Signs Multiyear Expansion with Taymar</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/19/general-csub-athletics-signs-multiyear-expansion-with-taymar.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/19/general-csub-athletics-signs-multiyear-expansion-with-taymar.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cal State Bakersfield-Taymar Expansion" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Cal_State_Bakersfield-Taymar_Expansion_Partner_Graphic.png" /><br /><br />Cal State Bakersfield Athletics has secured expanded support from Taymar with the firm taking on a broader role that now encompasses ticket sales and operations as well as sponsorships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Cal_State_Bakersfield-Taymar_Expansion_Partner_Graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Cal_State_Bakersfield-Taymar_Expansion_Partner_Graphic.png"><media:title>Cal State Bakersfield-Taymar Expansion</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Cal_State_Bakersfield-Taymar_Expansion_Partner_Graphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:04:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33343</s:story_id></item><item><title>`Runners Tally Four Podium Finishes at Big West Championships</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/18/track-field-runners-tally-four-medals-at-big-west-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/18/track-field-runners-tally-four-medals-at-big-west-championships.aspx</guid><category>General, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="W4x100 Relay Team" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/4x100m_Relay.jpg" /><br /><br />The Cal State Bakersfield track & field program capped off the Big West Championships on Saturday at Jack Rose Track.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/4x100m_Relay.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/4x100m_Relay.jpg"><media:title>W4x100 Relay Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/4x100m_Relay.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:10:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33341</s:story_id></item><item><title>McGowan Promoted in CSUB Athletics Leadership Role</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/13/general-mcgowan-promoted-in-csub-athletics-leadership-role.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/13/general-mcgowan-promoted-in-csub-athletics-leadership-role.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Stanzi_McGowan_MD_ (1)" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Stanzi_McGowan_MD___1_.png" /><br /><br />Cal State Bakersfield Athletics announced that Stanzi McGowan has been named Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator, removing the interim designation from the leadership role she has held within the department.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Stanzi_McGowan_MD___1_.png" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Stanzi_McGowan_MD___1_.png"><media:title>Stanzi_McGowan_MD_ (1)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Stanzi_McGowan_MD___1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:11:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33337</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>