To keep California Baptist University athletes performing at their best, the university does its part by providing athletic facilities that suit the needs of every sports team on campus. The newest facility on campus is the Events Center, which opened its doors in May 2017. The Events Center caters to home basketball games and can […]
Lancers debut new look
As California Baptist University Athletics transitions into Division I, Athletics also announced the beginning of a new multiyear partnership with Adidas over the summer. The new sponsor brings sharp, new uniforms for the Lancers. Mike Minyard, associate athletic director for External Relations, was in charge of brand enforcement including the approval of uniform designs. “The […]
Lancers set for new era of crosstown rivalry
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 […]
CBU grads extend athletic careers
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 […]
Athletics faces challenges in DI transition
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 […]
Baseball works hard to finish strong, has playoff potential
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 […]
CBU baseball player captures the attention of MLB scouts
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 […]
Recruiting with talent or statistics?
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 […]
CBU hosts scout day for baseball; Lancers excel
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 […]
World Series players hail from Riverside Polytechnic High School
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 […]