BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — A quick rematch with revenge implications is set for Saturday when the UC Davis Aggies visit the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners in a Big West Conference men’s basketball clash at Icardo Center.

The Aggies (12-8, 5-3 Big West) enter with momentum, having won three of their last four, including a 74-66 victory over UC Riverside last Saturday. The Roadrunners (8-13, 2-6), meanwhile, look to halt a four-game skid following a 98-71 loss at Hawaii on Jan. 22.

This matchup is a direct replay of a Jan. 3 thriller, which Cal State Bakersfield won 81-79 in Davis. That result adds a layer of urgency for the Aggies, who sit in the upper tier of the conference standings.

A key player to watch for UC Davis is guard Nils Cooper, who is coming off a strong 19-point, 5-assist performance against UC Riverside. In the first meeting against Bakersfield, Cooper posted 13 points and 7 rebounds. His consistent scoring and playmaking will be central to the Aggies’ attack.

Cal State Bakersfield will lean on guard Dailin Smith, who erupted for 28 points in the loss at Hawaii and scored 30 in a win over UC Riverside earlier this month. However, Smith was held to 8 points in the Roadrunners’ win at Davis, indicating others must contribute for the home team to succeed.

The Aggies have shown balance, with Isaiah Chappell and Connor Sevilla joining Cooper as reliable scorers. The Roadrunners have struggled defensively during their losing streak, allowing an average of 84.3 points per game.

UC Davis seeks to even the season series and solidify its conference positioning, while Cal State Bakersfield aims to replicate its earlier upset and find a path back to the win column. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST on Saturday, Jan. 31.