California Baptist University
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MBB Preview: Lancers Travel to Face NM State and Grand Canyon
2/1/2022 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University will open the month of February on the road, as the Lancers take on NM State (Feb. 3) and Grand Canyon (Feb. 5).
GAME INFORMATION – Thursday, Feb. 3
Opponent: at NM State
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Las Cruces, N.M. – Pan American Center
Video: ESPN+ / WAC Digital Network (International Only)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports 1350
Thursday's game for the Aggies marks the middle of a three-game homestand, as they beat Grand Canyon, 71-61, on Jan. 29. After the home game against the Lancers, the Aggies will face Seattle U on Feb. 5.
Notable Notes:
- NM State is currently in second place in the Western Athletic Conference at 6-1 and 17-3 on the season.
- The Aggies are on a two-game winning streak and are 9-1 in their last 10 games.
- NM State holds a 4-2 advantage over the Lancers in the all-time series matchup.
- The Aggies are led by Nebraska transfer Teddy Allen, who is averaging the third-best points per game in the WAC at 18.6 ppg.
- Allen is the team's leader in rebounds with 7.2 per game and is second on the team in assists with 50.
- The Aggies' lone WAC loss of the season came by the hands of Sam Houston on Jan. 20, 71-46.
- Chris Jans was named the 26th head men's basketball coach at NM State in 2017.
GAME INFORMATION – Saturday, Feb. 5
Opponent: at Grand Canyon
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Phoenix, Ariz. – GCU Arena
Video: ESPN+ / WAC Digital Network (International Only)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports 1350
Grand Canyon will host Seattle U on Feb. 3 before the Lancers take the floor against the Lopes. GCU is currently on a three-game losing streak, dropping its last three to Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston and NM State.
Notable Notes:
- Grand Canyon is currently 14-5 on the year and sits in fifth place in the conference standings at 5-3.
- The Lopes are 10-1 when playing at home, with their only home loss coming from Wyoming on Nov. 22.
- GCU is led by Jovan Blacksher Jr., who is averaging a team-best 16.7 points per game.
- Holland Woods II is the second-leading scorer for the Lopes and the only other Lope player in double figures at 12.9 ppg.
- Gabe McGlothan is the team's leading rebounder, with 6.2 rebounds per contest.
- The Lopes and Lancers have met six times since CBU joined the NCAA DI ranks, as GCU holds a 4-2 advantage in the series.
- Bryce Drew was named the 14th head men's basketball coach at Grand Canyon prior to the 2020-21 season.
