In their final regular-season game, California Baptist University's men's basketball team suffered a 68-47 defeat against Grand Canyon University, despite a strong senior night. However, the Lancers secured a spot in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament for the fourth consecutive year due to a Utah Tech loss earlier in the day. This loss left CBU with a 15-16 overall record and an 8-12 conference record, concluding their home schedule with 11 wins, the fifth consecutive season achieving double-digit home wins in the DI era.

The Big Picture

The Lancers concluded their regular-season games with a loss against Grand Canyon University, yet managed to secure a place in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament for the fourth year in a row, showcasing their consistency in WAC competition.

By the Numbers
  • CBU closed the regular season with a 15-16 record and an 8-12 mark in conference play.
  • In their home schedule, the Lancers achieved 11 wins, marking the fifth consecutive season of double-digit home victories in the DI era.
  • The Lancers outrebounded Grand Canyon 49-28, including an impressive 23-4 advantage on the offensive glass.
  • Yvan Ouedraogo grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds, falling just short of his career-high of 19, registered during his time at Nebraska.
State of Play
  • The Lancers concluded their regular season with a loss to Grand Canyon University but clinched a spot in the WAC Tournament for the fourth straight year.
  • The team finished with an 8-12 conference record and 15-16 overall, showing consistency in reaching the WAC Tournament.
What's Next

Next on the schedule is the WAC Tournament starting on Wednesday, March 13, where the Lancers will face Utah Valley at 6 PM PT at the Orleans Arena.

Bottom Line

California Baptist University's men's basketball team closes their regular season with a loss to Grand Canyon University but secures a spot in the WAC Tournament, showcasing their resilience and determination in conference play.