Athletics at California Baptist University is one of many universities that could be affected by SB 206, the “Fair Pay to Play Act,” signed Sept. 30 by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill will allow college athletes to hire agents and receive endorsements contradicting current NCAA rules, which prohibit student-athletes from using their name, image and […]
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Athletes juggle school and sports
Early mornings, late-night practices and school deadlines are a few of the struggles student-athletes face. Enrolling in college can be nerve-racking as young adults are learning how to adjust to independent student life. For student-athletes, obtaining a busy school and sports schedule can cause one to question the ability to make room for a social […]
Scoring goals comes easy for Lancers’ Felix
Desarae Felix, senior history major and midfielder for women’s soccer, was named Western Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week after scoring three goals and an assist. Kristen St. Clair, head coach of women’s soccer, said she believes Felix is different from other players. “Desarae is a special player. She works very hard and she can […]
Women’s water polo readies for coming season
California Baptist University’s women’s water polo team is determined to reach the Western Athletic Conference championship this year through meticulous preparation for the upcoming season. Although official matches have not started yet, the athletes are working to lay the groundwork in preparation for a successful season. The team is looking to qual- ify for the […]
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. […]
Wrestling prepares for season with returners, No. 3 ranking
The wrestling team at California Baptist University has been preparing for this season all semester and is starting its season on a high note. Wrestling debuted as the No. 3 ranked team in the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top-25 preseason rankings. Lennie Zalesky, head coach of the wrestling team, is training his wrestlers, […]
Golf takes time off from tournaments, preps for spring season
California Baptist University’s men’s and women’s golf teams are preparing to take a nearly four-month break from tournament competition. The teams have been on a roll this season and the players expressed their plans to keep up that momentum heading into their off-period. The gap between tournaments is in accordance with NCAA rules because the […]
Men’s volleyball cut, women’s beach volleyball added
Last May, CBU’s Athletics Department publicly announced that as the entire program transitions to the Western Athletic Conference and NCAA Division I status, it would be discontinuing the men’s volleyball team starting immediately and that it will also integrate women’s beach volleyball as an intercollegiate sport in the near future. In the original press release […]
Mihalko aims for post-graduation honor
Cassidy Mihalko, California Baptist University alumna, has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award for 2017. Mihalko, former guard for the CBU’s women’s basketball team, and 144 other student- athletes have been proposed for this distinguished award by the NCAA. This award honors graduating female athletes who have stood out in […]
Women’s basketball advances to final four
The No. 2-seeded California Baptist University women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament March 21 after a 77-69 victory over the University of West Florida in the quarterfinal matchup. This will be the team’s second time to the Final Four in three seasons. During the 2014-15 season, […]