After nearly four years of dedication to their sport, college seniors in spring athletics across the United States are coming to terms with the cancellation of their final seasons because of the rapid spread of COVID-19. Fortunately for spring athletes, they will be able to decide whether or not to return to their respective colleges […]
Tag: Baseball
Sports Briefs: COVID-19 edition
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the seasons of spring sports as well as the conclusion of fall season sports. In light of the suspension of athletic events, here is a recap of how each team’s season wrapped. BASEBALL The CBU men’s baseball season ended with 7-8 record. The highlight of the season was when the team […]
Cullen’s Column
Major League Baseball’s World Series. The Fall Classic. The pinnacle of baseball excellence. What- ever you want to call it, you should care about the World Series. Even if you are not an avid baseball fan, or you do not have a favorite team, or you do not watch games regularly, or you have not […]
Cullen’s Column: Top Storylines For New School Year
Lancer fans who thought the transition process from Division II to Division I would be a long, fruitless waiting period were in for a great surprise last year. The 2018-19 sports season was chock-full of success and delightful storylines that went well beyond DI “firsts.” Now, it appears the 2019-20 school year will be kind […]
Baseball, softball take on UCR in latest crosstown showdown
The Crosstown Showdown — the new, all-Division I edition of the rivalry between California Baptist University and the University of California, Riverside – started strong when the Lancers claimed a 3-2 victory in volleyball in October 2019. Since then, both Lancer basketball teams defeated the Highlanders and CBU men’s soccer narrowly dropped a thrilling overtime […]
Cullen’s Column: Tradition propels baseball into DI
California Baptist University’s transition to Division I competition signaled a time of growing pains for the Lancer teams. At least that is what most people expected, but it did not quite go that way. In the fall season, both CBU women’s soccer and volleyball teams finished fourth in the Western Athletic Conference standings, and the […]
Community Life brings new spring sports
For the Community Life office at California Baptist University, continually finding ways to enhance intramural sports is a regular challenge, and this spring semester is no exception. Currently, CBU students are competing in intramural basketball, with both competitive and coed leagues. This month, Community Life will hold championships to decide the intramural basketball winners at […]
Baseball alumni return for game at Totman field
Before the baseball season begins, the Lancers will be hosting their annual alumni baseball game Feb. 9, while also hosting their first-ever golf outing Feb. 8. The first golf outing will be open to the public, with tick- ets still on sale until Feb. 4. It will be held at Hidden Valley Golf Course in […]
Spring sports preview
California Baptist University’s women’s water polo, softball and men’s baseball are all gearing up for their upcoming seasons. The three teams have prepared for the university’s transition into NCAA Division I, joining the Western Athletic Conference. These Lancers say they are looking forward to traveling to new places and facing new teams. Women’s Water Polo […]
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 […]