California Baptist University
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Mississippi Valley State
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Lancers Roll Past Mississippi Valley State; Five Players Finish In Double Figures
11/13/2021 10:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University put on quite the show in the CBU Events Center Saturday night, as the Lancers rolled past the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State, 95-66.
The atmosphere was electric from start to finish, as 4,957 Lancer fans watched as the Lancers produced a 29-point margin of victory. It marks the seventh-best men's basketball crowd at the Events Center since it opened in 2017.
Five Lancers were in double figures for the second straight game, as Tre Armstrong led the way with a team-best 17 points. He went 4-7 from the 3-point line and a perfect 5-5 from the free-throw line. Dan Akin recorded his first double-double as a Lancer, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Taran Armstrong finished his night with 12 points and nine assists, going 5-6 from the field. Ty Rowell added 11 points, while Reed Nottage finished with 10 points and six rebounds.
"We're deeper and these guys pull for each other," said CBU head coach Rick Croy. "I've said that from the start. You can have depth, but if the depth isn't pulling for each other, it doesn't work as well. These guys love seeing each other have success."
The Lancers were red hot for all 40 minutes, shooting 59 percent from the field (32-54) and 48 percent from the 3-point line (11-23). They held the Delta Devils to 35 percent from the field (22-62) and 19 percent from beyond the arc (3-16). CBU also came out on top in the rebounding department, outrebounding the Delta Devils, 48-29.
Croy added, "We were much more connected defensively. Our focus on the week was competitive excellence. Like the things you can control."
CBU led for over 38 minutes during the contest, as Dan Akin helped bring the lead to double-digits at the 8:01 mark with an emphatic dunk.
LOOK OUT BELOW!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/7vF0uCK1A8
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 14, 2021
The Armstrong brothers continued to show off their connection with each other, as Taran Armstrong found Tre Armstrong for his first three to spark a 12-2 run.
Armstrong Armstrong
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 14, 2021
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Making Threes#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/HUtaFUmadv
It was smooth sailing for the Lancers after the 12-2 run, as they went into the half up by 23, 56-33. CBU shot 73.1 percent from the field and 87.5 percent from the 3-point line in the first half.
The momentum continued into the second half for the Lancers, as Akin threw down another monster dunk at the 13:43 mark.
Things you love to see 👇👇👇#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/sxEFJeq2u7
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 14, 2021
Tyree Campbell was a late spark for the Lancers, throwing down a fast-break dunk at 3:30 to bring the crowd to its feet. He would finish with a career-high five points, going a perfect 2-2 from the field.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Tyree Campbell!!!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/OrpiCgrpuk
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 14, 2021
UP NEXT:
The Lancers homestand continues with three games next week, as they welcome Jackson State (Nov. 16), San Jose State (Nov. 18), and Northern Colorado (Nov. 21) to the Events Center.
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.
"These guys love seeing each other have success."
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 14, 2021
- Head Coach Rick Croy#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/nOgRXiURvA
