
History of the Roadrunners
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (also known as CSUB Roadrunners, and sometimes as the Bakersfield Roadrunners) are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing the California State University, Bakersfield, located in Bakersfield, California. The Roadrunners compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level as a member of the Big West Conference.
College Sports Established
1965
Location
Bakersfield, California
College Name
CSU Bakersfield
Collegiate History
2010 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1972 - 2010 / NCAA Division II
1972 - 2007 / California Collegiate Athletic Association
Conference History
2020 - Present / Big West Conference
2013 - 2020 / Western Athletic Conference
Nickname
Roadrunners - The CSU Bakersfield official team nickname is the "Roadrunners." In November 1970, thirty-three nicknames were put to a student vote. The final vote was between Roadrunners and El Cid with "Roadrunners" winning.
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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