The California Baptist University softball team had the majority of its spring 2020 season canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. Despite the many trials and setbacks of last year, the CBU softball team had a great start in 2021. The softball team swept its opening series against the University of California, Davis, having one of […]
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Senior athletes debate return for additional year
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 […]
Softball opens DI era at Aggie Classic
California Baptist University women’s softball traveled to Texas over the weekend of Feb. 8-10 to compete in the Aggie Classic tournament. This was the team’s first time being eligible to compete in the tournament, as well as its first time playing as a Division I team. CBU left the tournament with one win and four […]
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 […]
Ramirez adjusts to new role after eight years of coaching
Women’s softball has chosen assistant coach Amy Ramirez as the new directo of Softball Operations. She is a former Lancers pitching star, 2016 CBU Hall of Fame inductee, two-time NAIA Pitcher of the Year winner and two-time NAIA All-American. Ramirez is stepping off the diamond and into her new role where she is still an […]
Softball trains for breakout season before NCAA transition
As California Baptist University’s softball team enters its last season at the Division II level in 2018, it wants to go out with a bang. The 2017 season for the Lancers had some extraordinary pieces to it. It was the first year for Caitlyn Lloyd, sophomore journalism and new media major and outfielder, and Brittany […]
Lloyd adds competitive edge to softball team
After showcasing her talent as a rookie on California Baptist University’s softball team, Caitlyn Lloyd, freshman journalism and new media major and left fielder, received a PacWest Athlete of the Week honor. Lloyd said her passion for softball started at a young age and grew with the support of her family and coaches. “A lot […]
Chemistry yields further success
The softball team at California Baptist University is holding a 24-6 record overall and a 7-3 record in conference play. Bill Baber, head coach for the softball team, said his team is doing well. “We are a very tight-knit team,” Baber said. “Playing for each other is a key in all sports.” Baber said he […]
Opening Day sets tone for duration of season
The softball team at California Baptist University started the season on a high note Jan.30, winning their season-opening double header against California State University, San Marcos, 16-3, 8-0. Last season, the team finished the season 42-11 overall, with a conference record of 25-6 and an appearance in the NCAA conference tournament. Already this season, accolades […]
Lancers knock softball opponents out of park
The California Baptist University softball team has had a phenomenal 2015-2016 season so far as they find themselves ranked No. 19 in the NCAA Division II rankings. When the beginning of April came to the John C. Funk Stadium, the Lancers hosted Dixie State University for back-to-back double headers. These games were a big deal, […]