California Baptist University
12-8,5-5WAC
Vanguard
0-1
Lancers Cruise By Lions in Final Non-Conference Matchup
2/27/2021 5:35:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University hosted its final non-conference game of the season on Saturday, as the Lancers came away with a 78-65 victory over Vanguard University.
As the 2020-21 season comes to a close, the Lancers turned their bye week into a non-conference matchup against an old foe.
The history between California Baptist and Vanguard dates back to the 1999-2000 season, as the Lancers improved their all-time series record over the Lions to 19-6. The win gives the Lancers a 12-8 overall record, as they have two games left in the regular season.
Ty Rowell, Reed Nottage, Gorjok Gak, and Elijah Thomas led the way for the Lancers, as all four players finished in double figures. Rowell scored 12 of his 22 points in the second half, while Nottage scored 14 of his 22 points in the first half. Gak finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Thomas added 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists to his line.
The Lancers held the lead for 38 of the 40 minutes, with a double-digit lead for the last 25 minutes of the game.
Gak was a force in the paint for the Lancers, recording his eighth double-double of the year.
Don't jump with Gorjok Gak!!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/WupoZRsezE
— CBU Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) February 27, 2021
Nottage helped the Lancers take a 15 point lead at the half, 48-33, after going 4-8 from deep.
It's a Reed Nottage kinda day! He's up to four threes in the first half. #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/Ou4v4uESyV
— CBU Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) February 27, 2021
It was smooth sailing in the final 20 minutes, as the Lancers cruised to the 13-point victory.
CBU finished the game shooting 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from the 3-point line.
UP NEXT:
The Lancers return to Western Athletic Conference play next week when they host Seattle U in the final two games of conference play. The Lancers will host the Redhawks in the Events Center on March 5-6. Both games are set for a 6 p.m. tip.
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.
