California Baptist University
6-4,2-2WAC
San Diego Christian
0-2
Lancers Take Flight Over Hawks in Nonconference Matchup
1/20/2021 9:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University's men's basketball team cruised by San Diego Christian College on Wednesday, as the Lancers beat the Hawks, 89-37.
With the win, the Lancers improve to 6-4 on the season. This marks the 10th straight win over San Diego Christian, as the streak dates back to Jan. 22, 2008.
The Lancers were originally set to play Chicago State on the week, but CSU suspended its men's basketball activities, and as a result, those games were canceled.
California Baptist didn't disappoint in this midweek, non-conference matchup, as the Lancers opened the game on a 14-1 run in the first seven minutes.
Elijah Thomas capped off the Lancers' run with a steal and fast-break dunk on the other end.
Throw it down, ET!!! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/jC6mNfxDgD
— CBU Men's Basketball 🔥🔥🔥 (@CBUmbb) January 21, 2021
The Lancers continued to click offensively and defensively, shooting 54.3 percent from the field while holding the Hawks to 25.8 percent from the field and 9.1 percent from the 3-point line in the first half.
CBU went into the break up 47-20, which was the fewest points allowed by the Lancers since holding Grand Canyon to 22 points on Jan. 11, 2020.
The second half had the same story as the first, as the Lancers extended their lead to 41 after Tre Armstrong hit his fourth three of the game, 66-25.
Gorjok Gak and Thomas provided the two biggest plays of the game soon after, as Gak blocked a shot off the backboard and then found Thomas on a fast break for the dunk.
Gorjok Gak and Elijah Thomas, OH MY!!!! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/d6kJYsqsEa
— CBU Men's Basketball 🔥🔥🔥 (@CBUmbb) January 21, 2021
Armstrong led the Lancers on the night, going a perfect 6-6 from the field, 4-4 from the 3-point line, and 2-2 from the free-throw line. He finished with a team-high 18 points and added six assists and four rebounds to his line.
Nottage was right behind Armstrong with 15 points, a team-high nine rebounds, and four assists. Thomas was the final Lancer in double figures, recording 14 points and four rebounds.
The Lancers dominated the boards, winning the rebounding battle, 50-25.
UP NEXT:
The Lancers finish their week with another non-conference opponent, as they host Long Beach State on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m.
FOLLOW ALONG:
All home and away games for CBU men's basketball will once again be available through Fox Sports AM1350 in the greater Riverside area and beyond. Braiden Bell will handle play-by-play responsibilities and host pre-game and post-game shows featuring exclusive interviews with the team and Coach Rick Croy. Fans can download the iHeartRadio app for free and listen to the CBU broadcasts from anywhere. Simply search for Fox Sports 1350 when using the iHeartRadio app.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Don't forget to follow @CBUMBB on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with the season.
