2026 Indoor Track Roster

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Matthew Bender

  • Position:
    Javelin
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Major:
    History
  • Hometown:
    Los Angeles, Calif.
  • Prev School:
    Cal State LA
Prior to LBSU: Began collegiate career as a pitcher at Glendale College where he pitched in eight games over the 2023 and 2024 seasons … Transferred to Cal State LA where he won the CCAA title in the javelin with a season-best toss of 199-2, provisionally qualifying for the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships … Competed in nine javelin contests during the 2025 season, winning three times and finishing second three times.

High School: A 2022 graduate of Glendale High School … Competed in baseball for Glendale … Club:  A three-time USA Track & Field Junior Olympic All-American in the javelin.

Personal: Son of Jason and Sylvia Bender … Father competed in track and field for the UCLA and the Stars & Stripes Track Club … Intended major is History. 
Women's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs Hawai'i (LBSU wins 3-0)
Saturday, October 18
Women's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UCSD (LBSU Wins 3-1)
Friday, October 17
Women's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs Cal Poly
Sunday, October 05
Women's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC Santa Barbara
Saturday, October 04