It may not have an official name yet but a rivalry is starting to heat up. The two universities may not compete in the same conference but California Baptist and the University of California, Riverside, are ready to battle in a fight for Riverside sports supremacy. Out of the 13 sports in which both universities […]
This summer, multiple California Baptist University athletes signed professional contracts, adding to the growing list of former Lancers already living out their athletic dreams at the professional level. Major League Baseball draft picks Justin Montgomery and Dylan Stowell, along with free agent Andrew Bernstein, became the latest Lancers to turn pro. There are now nine […]
With California Baptist University’s move from NCAA Division II to Division I, gone are the days of playoff appearances, conference championships and national awards, right? Not so fast. Less than a month into Division-I competition, the Lancer fall teams have already proven they belong. Riding a 29-1 campaign in 2017, CBU volleyball found instant success […]
Most students at California Baptist University are able to go home May 1 for summer break to relax and not think about responsibilities for a while. However, for the baseball team at CBU, their story is completely different. The team will still have hard work to accomplish for the rest of the month. For the […]
As the NCAA baseball season continues, one player is standing out in the pitching world. With a .167 average, Justin Montgomery, junior criminal justice major and pitcher, brought in more than 60 scouts to watch him pitch his first game at California Baptist University. Montgomery said he is determined to be the best pitcher he […]
In the world of sports and athletics, the influences of talented players and the work of sports analytics have become a game-changer for recruiters of various sports in the decision-making process of their recruitment practices. When making a team, scouts are responsible for recruiting players who they feel are a perfect for their team. They […]
Lancers show their talents for pro scouts and coaches. The baseball team at California Baptist University currently leads the 2016 Major League Draft with the most NCAA Division II athletes selected. CBU has gotten interest and could have more Lancers in the major leagues. It is the 15th consecutive Major League Baseball scout day under Gary Adcock, head […]
It’s not every day two athletes who went to high school together in Riverside end up being on Major League baseball teams, let alone the two teams competing against each other in the World Series. This year, Austin Barnes, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Jake Marisnick, center fielder on the Houston Astros, both […]
Despite the fact that the baseball team’s season came to a close in May, both current and former Lancers excelled on the diamond over the summer. As a handful of California Baptist University alumni made their way through the pipeline of Major League Baseball clubs, numerous returning players competed in collegiate summer leagues. Lancer right-hander […]
As baseball playoffs approach, there is some uncertainty over whether or not the Lancers will be attending and competing. The team currently holds a one-game winning streak after games against Azusa Pacific University April 13-15. The Lancers’ current record for 2017 is 27-15 overall, holding an 18-10 record in the PacWest Conference. Gary Adcock, head […]
