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 […]
Tag: Baseball
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 […]
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 […]
Current Lancers, alumni make strides in summer baseball league
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 […]
Baseball alumni return to kick off season
The California Baptist University men’s baseball team will kick-off its season Jan. 28 with the annual alumni game at the James W. Totman stadium, featuring CBU baseball alumni and the current CBU baseball team. Gary Adcock, head coach, said the advice of the alumni and game preparation is a good kick-start to the season. “It’s […]