Friday, November 9
Riverside, Calif.
7:00 PM
California Baptist University
87
vs
71
San Diego Christian
1
2
F
San Diego Christian
31
40
71
California Baptist
44
43
87
Lancers Open Season with Record Crowd
11/9/2018 9:19:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Four scorers in double-figures helped lead the way as California Baptist University men's basketball opened the season with an 87-71 victory over San Diego Christian on Friday night.
An Events Center record crowd of 5,089 was on hand to witness the program's first victory as a member of NCAA Division I.
After the game, CBU head coach Rick Croy said, "The turnout. The support. We don't take it for granted. I've been coaching in California for 20 years. This isn't happening everywhere. This is special. Not only to have 5,000, but to have 5,000 into it the entire game."
The Lancers were on fire from outside throughout the night. CBU as a team went 16-of-32 from beyond the arc. Jeremy Smith connected on five three pointers and finished with 17 points while adding a pair of steals. Smith along with Milan Acquaah, Jordan Heading and Ty Rowell combined for all 16 makes on 28 attempts.
San Diego Christian entered the game 1-1 overall picking up a victory last night at La Sierra. However, tonight's contest did not count toward their record as it was an exhibition game for the visitors.
The Lancers (1-0) will hit the road for six straight contests starting with Oral Roberts on Tuesday night in Tulsa, Okla. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
An Events Center record crowd of 5,089 was on hand to witness the program's first victory as a member of NCAA Division I.
After the game, CBU head coach Rick Croy said, "The turnout. The support. We don't take it for granted. I've been coaching in California for 20 years. This isn't happening everywhere. This is special. Not only to have 5,000, but to have 5,000 into it the entire game."
Pirog with the slam!! Your Lancers lead 16-11 #LanceUp pic.twitter.com/Xta9hw3erB
— CBU Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2018
The Lancers were on fire from outside throughout the night. CBU as a team went 16-of-32 from beyond the arc. Jeremy Smith connected on five three pointers and finished with 17 points while adding a pair of steals. Smith along with Milan Acquaah, Jordan Heading and Ty Rowell combined for all 16 makes on 28 attempts.
Acquaah, a sophomore transfer from Washington State, led CBU in scoring with 22 points in his debut.TY ROWELL FOR THA THREEEEE!! The lead for your Lancers is now back up to 13 #LanceUp pic.twitter.com/5fpGICayrW
— CBU Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2018
San Diego Christian entered the game 1-1 overall picking up a victory last night at La Sierra. However, tonight's contest did not count toward their record as it was an exhibition game for the visitors.
The Lancers (1-0) will hit the road for six straight contests starting with Oral Roberts on Tuesday night in Tulsa, Okla. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
Team Stats
M-502122
M-30135
FG%
.429
.478
3FG%
.364
.500
FT%
.789
.875
RB
28
43
TO
11
11
STL
8
6
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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