California Baptist University
Westcliff University
MBB Preview: Lancers Host Final Nonconference Foe
2/11/2020 7:34:00 AM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University will host its final nonconference matchup of the season on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. when the Lancers host the Warriors of Westcliff University.
Before the men's team takes on the Warriors at 7 p.m., the women's team will host Westcliff at 4:30 p.m. for the final doubleheader of the season.
The Lancers recently broke the NCAA record for most wins (33) through the first two season of the NCAA Division I transition period while being considered an RPI counter from a scheduling standpoint.
If you remove the RPI qualifier and simply count wins against DI opponents, the record is held by Grand Canyon and Seattle U at 30. The Lancers currently have 26 wins and are five wins away from breaking the record set by the Lopes and the Redhawks. After Thursday's game against the Warriors, the Lancers finish their slate with six straight games against DI opponents.
GAME INFORMATION
Opponent: Westcliff University
Date: Thursday, Feb. 13
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: CBU Events Center
Watch: WAC Digital Network
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports AM 1350
Lancer Live Tip-Off Show at 6:35 p.m. (PST)
Westcliff enters Thursday's game at 3-24 on the season and is in the process of joining the NAIA upon a formal vote in March.
Notables:
- Westcliff will earn membership status into the California Pacific Conference based on approval from the NAIA. A formal vote will take place in March, and if approved, the Cal Pac Conference will grow to 15 members in 2020-21.
- Westcliff is located in Irvine and is best known for its online and distance education courses.
- This marks the first meeting between the Warriors and the Lancers.
- Jacob Knox is the team's leading scorer with 425 points on the season. The 6-5 freshman guard is averaging 17.7 points per game and has started in 23 of the 24 games on the season.
- The Warriors enter Thursday's game on a five-game losing streak.
- Head Coach James Larson is in his second year at the helm of the program.
