California Baptist University
8-2,0-0WAC
UC Riverside
6-4,0-0Big West
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| UC Riverside | 37 | 33 | 70 |
Akin Posts Career Night In Crosstown Showdown
12/12/2021 7:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University's Dan Akin posted a career-high 24 points Sunday night, as the Lancers took on UC Riverside in the third installment of the Crosstown Showdown.
The Lancers move to 2-1 all-time in the Crosstown Showdown since transitioning into the NCAA Division I ranks, as the Highlanders came away with the 70-54 victory. CBU secured the first two wins of the series in the 2018 and 2019 meetings.
Akin finished his night going 10-12 from the field with nine rebounds in 32 minutes of action. Akin is now shooting 73.8 percent from the field – a Western Athletic Conference-best and over 10 percent better than the next closest player.
Ty Rowell was the other Lancer in double figures, recording 12 points on 5-10 shooting with three assists and two steals. Taran Armstrong also filled the stat sheet, ending his night with nine points, five rebounds, and a team-high four assists.
UP NEXT:
The Lancers will face their second ranked opponent of the season Saturday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. against No. 11 Arizona. The Wildcats are currently 9-0 on the season and are expected to jump up the rankings in the next AP poll.
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.
