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Five Lancers Score In Double Figures In Season-Opening Win Over San Francisco State
11/9/2021 11:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- After 619 days without fans in attendance, California Baptist University welcomed 4,308 Lancer fans to the CBU Events Center on Tuesday night, as the Lancers opened their season with an 87-65 victory over San Francisco State.
The Lancers led from start to finish, as five players finished in double figures on the night. CBU controlled both sides of the court, outrebounding the Gators, 55-35.
Dear college basketball fans, it's great to have you back!#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/flq1l1AbjY
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 12, 2021
It didn't take long for the Lancers to get going, as Ty Rowell opened the game up with a three-pointer in the corner. It marked Rowell's 178th three in his career, as he entered the game needing four threes to move into fifth all-time in the program's history.
Ty Rowell knocks down the first three of the 2021-22 season!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/HRO7FuUsZs
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2021
The Rowell three sparked a 12-2 run put on by the Lancers, as Taran Armstrong also got in on the action, scoring his first collegiate points at the 17-minute mark.
Trust the floater 🎈
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2021
Taran Armstrong with his first collegiate points!#LanceUp pic.twitter.com/Zp61RO7kft
The Gators were able to chip away at the lead and even cut it to one possession at the 4:24 mark, but the Lancers would end the first half on a 13-3 run to take a 47-34 lead into the break.
CBU remained in control throughout the final 20 minutes, as the lead never dipped into single digits.
Rowell was able to capture his fourth three of the game at the 5:41 mark to extend the Lancers' lead to 16, 78-62, and move him up to fifth all-time in career three-pointers made with 181.
No. 1️⃣8️⃣1️⃣
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2021
With that three, Ty Rowell moves into fifth all-time in career made threes with 181!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/vcuG2PkxMB
Moments later, Chance Hunter brought the Lancer faithful to their feet with a monster dunk to keep momentum on their side.
CHANCE HUNTER BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE!!!#LanceUp⚔ | #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/n8wZkb0uEe
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2021
Elijah Thomas followed that up with an and-one nearly 30 seconds later to keep the house rocking until the final horn.
Elijah Thomas with the hoop and the harm!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/eTF5F2PQ38
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) November 10, 2021
Hunter's debut in the Lancer uniform did not disappoint, as he finished with the season's first double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Hunter finished the night going 7-14 from the field, with one block, one assist, and one steal.
Reed Nottage recorded 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Dan Akin produced 15 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks. Rowell finished with 14 points and three assists. Taran Armstrong also made a big splash in his collegiate debut as the final Lancer in double figures and a near triple-double with 12 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.
UP NEXT:
The Lancers will host Mississippi Valley State for Parent & Family Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 13, 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.
