<?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 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Reveals</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/6/11/general-kbak-to-continue-csub-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-live-reveals.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/6/11/general-kbak-to-continue-csub-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-live-reveals.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Hall of Fame Web Release Header" src="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/11/Hall_of_Fame_Web_Release_Header.jpg" /><br /><br />Tune in live to Eyewitness News on KBAK-CBS/KBFX58, June 15-19, as Sports Director Greg Kerr reveals one member of the 2026 CSUB Athletics Hall of Fame class each night.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/Hall_of_Fame_Web_Release_Header.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/Hall_of_Fame_Web_Release_Header.jpg"><media:title>Hall of Fame Web Release Header</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/Hall_of_Fame_Web_Release_Header.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:45:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33352</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 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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 url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Kayla_Visser_AS_1.jpg"><media:title>Kayla_Visser_AS_1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gorunners.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Kayla_Visser_AS_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:07:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33351</s:story_id></item><item><title>Parker Named Big West Track Athlete of the Meet</title><link>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/21/general-parker-named-big-west-track-athlete-of-the-meet.aspx</link><guid>https://gorunners.com/news/2026/5/21/general-parker-named-big-west-track-athlete-of-the-meet.aspx</guid><category>General, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Makiah_Parker" 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 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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></channel></rss>