Cal Baptist Seeks Redemption Against Utah Valley in WAC Showdown

In Riverside, California, the Cal Baptist Lancers are looking to bounce back as they host the Utah Valley Wolverines in a crucial Western Athletic Conference (WAC) matchup. Currently, Utah Valley holds a record of 13-6, while Cal Baptist aims to improve to 10-9 after entering the game with a 9-9 standing.

After one quarter of play, Cal Baptist is in a strong position, leading Utah Valley 37-25. This first-half performance follows a disappointing outcome from their last meeting two weeks ago, where Cal Baptist lost 75-69. The Lancers came into this game with a sense of urgency, looking to even the score against a team that has had their number in recent matchups, winning 8 out of the last 10 games against Cal Baptist.

The Lancers are coming off a narrow 60-54 win over Abilene Christian, where they struggled to share the basketball—finishing the game with just five assists, marking their lowest assist total since February 2024. Despite the win, Cal Baptist’s offense will need to improve to match Utah Valley’s recent success, which includes eight straight victories after their comfortable 96-80 win against the Trailblazers.

Rebounding will be key in this contest, with Cal Baptist averaging 36.3 rebounds per game, while Utah Valley is even stronger with an average of 38.7 rebounds per game. Strong rebounding could be the deciding factor as both teams battle for control of the boards.

The Lancers enter this game as a 2-point favorite, reflecting the tight competition expected in this matchup. The game opened with Cal Baptist as a 1.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 141 points. Fans can expect an exciting battle this evening as both teams vie for important conference standings.