California Baptist University
14-13,4-10WAC
Seattle U
21-6,12-2WAC
Four Lancers Finish In Double Figures Against Seattle U
2/19/2022 3:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SEATTLE --- Four Lancers finished in double figures for California Baptist University during Saturday's matinee against Seattle U, as the Redhawks escaped the Lancers with the go-ahead basket in the final seconds, 67-64.
The stage was set in the second half as neither team led by more than three points in the final eight minutes of the game.
Ty Rowell found a cutting Dan Akin at the 4:47 mark to throw down a monster dunk and give the Lancers a two-point advantage, 55-53.
Cleared for takeoff 🛫#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/3WpXjWhJuE
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) February 19, 2022
After the Dan Akin dunk, the Redhawks held onto the lead for nearly four minutes, but Elijah Thomas produced the game's ninth tie with his fourth three of the game, 62-62.
Elijah Thomas knocks down a career-high fourth three to bring us all tied up at 62-62!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/A301NLiLzU
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) February 19, 2022
Seattle U was quick again to respond on the next possession, but Tre Armstrong delivered an incredible shot near the baseline to record the game's 10th and final tie of the game.
Tre Armstrong, WHAT A SHOT!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/lsMMyRcXhP
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) February 19, 2022
Seattle U's Darrion Trammell created space and knocked down the go-ahead three to seal the game for the first place Redhawks.
"It was a great college basketball game," said head coach Rick Croy. "Our guys fought really hard. It's disappointing to not be rewarded for that kind of effort, but Seattle made some big plays – I thought our guys made big plays – but they made one more."
Entering Saturday's game, the Redhawks were tied with NM State for the top spot in the WAC standings at 11-2.
Elijah Thomas led the Lancers on the day with a season-high 16 points, going 5-10 from the field and 4-6 from the 3-point line. Thomas also added six rebounds and two assists to his line. Ty Rowell finished with 13 points and went 3-4 from the 3-point line to tie Jordan Heading's record for most made career threes at CBU with 231. Rowell is one three away from becoming the all-time leader in career threes made at CBU.
No. 231!
— California Baptist Men's Basketball (@CBUmbb) February 19, 2022
Ty Rowell has now tied Jordan Heading for the program record in career threes made at CBU!#LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/AoJdIFF7ec
Dan Akin recorded his 12th double-double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Juhlawnei Stone added 10 points and six rebounds in his 14 minutes of action.
CBU shot 47 percent from the field and 50 percent from the 3-point line while holding the Redhawks to 31 percent from the field and 35 percent from deep. The Lancers won the rebounding battle (43-32) and points inside the paint (26-24), but Seattle U was able to capitalize on turnovers, forcing 19 turnovers and scoring 19 points off turnovers.
UP NEXT:
The Lancers stay on the road to continue their three-game stretch in Utah next, as the team will face Dixie State on Feb. 24 and Utah Valley on Feb. 26.
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.
