California Baptist University
Grand Canyon
MBB Preview: A Home And Away Awaits The Lancers; Start Series At Home Against GCU on Feb. 16
2/14/2022 3:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University's men's basketball will close out its three-game homestand against Grand Canyon on Feb. 16 before making the trip up North to face Seattle U on Feb. 19.
GAME INFORMATION – Wednesday, Feb. 16
Opponent: vs. Grand Canyon
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: CBU Events Center
Video: ESPN+ / WAC Digital Network (International Only)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports 1350
Wednesday's game against the Lopes will mark the final home game in the month of February for the Lancers. CBU enters the week with back-to-back wins after taking down Lamar and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Taran Armstrong was named the TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week after his performance in the Lancers' two wins. He averaged 10.5 points and 9.5 assists per game. Armstrong is currently leading the WAC with 7.2 assists per game on the season and is fourth in the nation.
Notable Notes:
- Grand Canyon is currently 17-6 on the season and 8-4 in conference play.
- The Lopes split last week's games after falling to Dixie State on Feb 12 in a one-point game, 61-60.
- GCU won the first matchup of the season over CBU in a 56-50, down-to-the-wire contest.
- Jovan Blacksher Jr. continues to be the leading man for the Lopes, averaging 16.7 points per game.
- Blacksher Jr. is currently fifth in the WAC in scoring and third in 3-point percentage, shooting a 39.5 percent clip from beyond the arc.
- Holland Woods II is the only other Lope player averaging double figures with 13.6 points per game.
- Gabe McGlothan leads the team in rebounding with 6.3 boards per game.
- The Lopes and Lancers have met seven times since CBU joined the NCAA DI ranks, as GCU holds a 5-2 advantage in the series.
- Bryce Drew was named the 14th head men's basketball coach at Grand Canyon prior to the 2020-21 season.
GAME INFORMATION – Saturday, Feb. 19
Opponent: at Seattle U
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Climate Pledge Arena
Video: ESPN+ / WAC Digital Network (International Only)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports 1350
Saturday's contest starts a road swing for the Lancers as they make their trip to the Climate Pledge Arena in Washington.
Notable Notes:
- The Redhawks are currently tied for first in the WAC standings at 10-2 in conference play.
- The Redhawks boast a 15-1 record when playing at home while producing a 4-4 record when on the road.
- Winners of the last two games, Seattle U will face UTRGV on Feb. 16 before hosting the afternoon matinee against the Lancers.
- Darrion Trammell, Cameron Tyson and Riley Grigsby are all averaging double figures in scoring, as Trammell leads the group with 16.1ppg.
- Tyson is close behind Trammell with 15.4ppg, while Grigsby is the final Redhawk in double figures with 12.7ppg.
- Trammell is the next closest player in the WAC to Taran Armstrong when it comes to assists per game with 5.3.
- After spending the last four years as the associate head coach, Chris Victor was named Interim Head Coach prior to the 2021-22 season.
