In a disappointing end to their road schedule, the California Baptist University men's basketball team suffered a 71-57 defeat to the UT Arlington Mavericks, jeopardizing their spot in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Las Vegas.

The Big Picture

The loss leaves the Lancers in a precarious position as they cling to the 8th seed, with a crucial game ahead to secure their tournament berth, while the Utah Tech Trailblazers trail closely behind in the standings.

By the Numbers
  • Blondeau Tchoukuiegno and Scotty Washington combined for 34 points for the Lancers.
  • Kendal Coleman grabbed 11 rebounds, five of which were on the offensive end.
  • The Lancers achieved an impressive 88% free-throw shooting, their best of the season with 21 successful attempts out of 24.
State of Play
  • CBU is currently holding onto the 8th seed for the tournament, with a crucial upcoming game against GCU.
  • The Lancers need a victory against GCU or hope for a Utah Tech loss to secure their spot in the tournament.
What's Next

The Lancers will face Grand Canyon on Saturday in a must-win game at 5 PM to determine their fate in the WAC Tournament.

Bottom Line

The California Baptist University men's basketball team faces a pivotal moment as they aim to secure a spot in the WAC Tournament after a tough loss, relying on their upcoming game against GCU to determine their postseason fate.