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 runners start out strong
The California Baptist University cross country team started the 2018 season with a dominant debut as a Division I program, after making a name for itself competing at the NCAA Division II level last season. Both men’s and women’s cross country teams started strong with the women coming in 2nd place and the men finishing […]
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 […]
Track team goes the distance for postseason preparations
CBU runners continue to chase spots to qualify for championship. Just two meets stand between California Baptist University’s distance track and postseason competition. With championship meets looming, Lancer athletes are making a final push for spots in both the PacWest and NCAA championships. “We’re definitely ahead of where we were a year ago,” said Dr. […]
Athletes prepare for track
As the NCAA distance track season approaches, some runners at California Baptist University have turned their attention from the cross country course to the track. Those runners on the Lancer men’s and women’s track teams will look to carry over success from the fall cross country season, in which both the men and women took […]
Track conquers injuries, illness
The men’s and women’s track season is underway, and with preparation beginning in December the teams said they are excited for this spring season. Ben Gall, head coach of the team, said he is excited to finally start competing and, even though injuries plagued the team earlier this year, he said the team is coming […]
Discipline learned on the field affects lives
Many runners at California Baptist University accept the challenge of being on both the cross country and track teams while balancing academics. Often, these distance runners are able to translate their skills easily from cross country to track. Athletes who participate in both sports must prepare themselves physically and academically for a competition season that […]