California Baptist University
3-0,0-0WAC
Jackson State
0-3,0-0SWAC
Lancers Tame Tigers For Third Straight Win; Shift Focus to San Jose State on Thursday
11/16/2021 10:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University put together another strong performance in the CBU Events Center Tuesday night, as the Lancers took down the Jackson State Tigers, 77-64.
The Lancers have now produced five players in double figures for the third straight game, as the all-out team effort was in full force in front of the Lancer faithful. The win also marked head coach Rick Croy's 185th in his ninth season at the program's helm and improved his impressive home record to 116-23.
"We're getting better," said Croy. "We're learning what it's going to take, to take care of home floor. That's what we got to do, we have to take care of our home floor and you do that by defending consistently."
After being named the TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week, Taran Armstrong recorded his first double-double of his young career with 15 points and 12 assists. He nearly pulled off the triple-double as he added eight rebounds to his 38 minutes of play.
"We got a great chemistry because we got no selfish guys," said Taran Armstrong. "The ball just happens to find whoever's open. Typically, the ball is in my hands. I love to play unselfishly. I'm not going to shoot it every time. I like my teammates to feel good and put them into positions where they can succeed."
The shot package is on full display 🎒#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/eofimU3jLK
— California Baptist Men's Basketball 🔥🔥🔥 (@CBUmbb) November 17, 2021
Reed Nottage tied Ta. Armstrong for a team-best 15 points, going 6-10 from the field and 3-6 from the 3-point line. Tre Armstrong finished his night with 14 points, 10 of those points coming in the second half. Chance Hunter added 12 points, while Dan Akin recorded his second straight double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟 with the slam for his second straight double-double! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/ZshEA15X0b
— California Baptist Men's Basketball 🔥🔥🔥 (@CBUmbb) November 17, 2021
CBU was able to run away with it in the second half, using a 12-0 run from the 9:31 mark to the 4:48 mark. The lead ballooned to 21 points, 68-47, after Nottage knocked down his third three of the game.
The momentum started for the Lancers after Taran Armstrong pushed the ball up the court to find his brother Tre Armstrong for the fast-break three.
The Armstrong brothers are putting on a show 🍿#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/4qGpFUPKFN
— California Baptist Men's Basketball 🔥🔥🔥 (@CBUmbb) November 17, 2021
It was smooth sailing after that as the lead never dipped below double digits for the remainder of the game. The Lancers finished the second half, going 18-25 from the field to shoot 72 percent.
CBU ended the game shooting 58.8 percent from the field (30-51) and 40 percent from the 3-point line (6-15). The Lancers dominated inside the paint, outscoring the Tigers, 42-24.
UP NEXT:
The Lancers will face first-time opponent San Jose State on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 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.
"For our students to show up the way that they did, it shows that they understand - we need them - and we're all doing this together." - Head Coach Rick Croy#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/VBQOUtYpxj
— California Baptist Men's Basketball 🔥🔥🔥 (@CBUmbb) November 17, 2021
