Lancers Set To Compete In SoCal Challenge; Field Includes Minnesota, Southern Illinois & UNLV
5/24/2022 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University men's basketball will be one of eight teams competing in the second-annual SoCal Challenge, announced Tuesday by the organization. The multi-team event (MTE) will take place on Nov. 21 and Nov. 23 at the Pavilion at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano.
The Lancers will compete in the Surf Division with the University of Minnesota, UNLV, and Southern Illinois University, while the Sand Division will include CSUN, Central Michigan University, High Point University, and Tennessee State University.
"We are excited about the SoCal Challenge on multiple fronts," said head coach Rick Croy. "The opportunity for our fan base to travel and support us in Southern California, combined with the incredible competition and the added exclamation point of playing on television."
"Teams and fans alike loved the first SoCal Challenge," said Steve Barnes, Founder and Co-Executive Director of the SoCal Challenge. "We had a packed venue for both nights and are grateful that we were accepted by the college basketball media as if we'd been around forever, making sure we reached millions of people. This year's lineup of teams will be just as competitive and exciting."
The first SoCal Challenge saw Fresno State win the top prize in the Surf Division, besting Santa Clara, TCU, and Pepperdine. Utah Valley earned the top spot in the Sand Division over Cal Poly SLO, Idaho, and Nicholls State.
About SoCal Challenge
The SoCal Challenge is a premier sporting experience featuring a range of events for sports enthusiasts to engage in, all hosted in sunny Southern California. Fans will soak up some sun, experience premier college sports, and enjoy all of what Southern California is known for. The challenge will be anchored by an NCAA Men's College Basketball Multi-Team Event featuring eight top programs squaring off at The Pavilion at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano, California. Primetime basketball games will be nationally televised. More information at www.socalchallenge.co
