SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Marin and Santa Rosa men’s junior college basketball teams will open their new seasons Saturday in a non-conference matchup pitting the Mariners against the Bear Cubs.

Both teams enter the contest at 0-0. The game marks the first action for both programs since the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Marin last played on Feb. 20, 2025, falling 111-107 in a high-scoring affair at Solano. Santa Rosa last took the court on March 1, 2025, securing an 89-69 home victory over Yuba.

A closely contested game is anticipated. The Interstat game simulator projects a final score of Santa Rosa 100, Marin 100.

The contest is the first of a busy opening month for both squads. Marin will travel to face Butte the following day, Sunday, Nov. 2. Santa Rosa will also be in action Sunday, visiting San Francisco.

The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tipoff at Santa Rosa Junior College.