Jones Opens Season 2-0 at Chippewa Challenge – CSU Bakersfield Athletics

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield kicked off the 2026-27 season on Sunday by hosting the sixth annual Chippewa Challenge in the Icardo Center. The Roadrunners enjoyed strong results from the middle of their lineup, but ultimately dropped the pair of duals against American and Central Michigan. Key Facts Second-year `Runner RJ Jones went 2-0 on the day, winning both of his 141-pound bouts. Bakersfield went 2-0 at the 165-pound weight class. Gabriel Schumm earned a decision over American while Jared Remington clutched up for a sudden-victory win against CMU. 174-pounder Evan Manzo battled on Sunday, going 1-1 on the day in a pair of 2-1 decisions What’s Next? Bakersfield hits the road next weekend for its first tournament of the new season before returning home to host a pair of marquee matchups: CSUB at Menlo Open Nov. 7 Atherton, Calif. CSUB vs. Stanford Nov. 13 Bakersfield, Calif. / Icardo Center CSUB vs. Michigan State Nov. 14 Bakersfield, Calif. / Icardo Center Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets Skip the line, buy online! Full Results American 23, Central Michigan 17 125: JJ Peace (AU) over Archer Anderson (CMU) (TF 22-7 6:33) 133: Colin Martin
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