CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
California Baptist's 19-7 record showcases a program finding its footing in NCAA Division I competition since the university transitioned to D1 status in 2018. Rick Croy has built a balanced offensive attack averaging 72.9 points per game while holding opponents to 68.7, a differential that reflects solid defensive execution across 16 roster players. The Lancers' perfect 13-0 home record at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside represents one of the WAC's strongest fortress advantages, though their 6-7 away record reveals vulnerability on the road that Croy must address.
At 8-3 in Western Athletic Conference play, California Baptist maintains playoff contention despite inconsistent road performances this winter season. Founded in 1950 and enrolling 11,491 students, the university's relatively recent D1 elevation means roster development and conference acclimation remain ongoing. The Lancers' ability to sustain their home dominance while improving their away record will determine whether this season culminates in postseason basketball or represents another step in building sustainable D1 success for a program still establishing its identity in the WAC.
KEY FACTS
| School | California Baptist University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Riverside, California |
| Venue | Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center |
| Head Coach | Rick Croy |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | OJ Blankson | G |
| 10 | Monty Bowser | G |
| 6 | Rene D'Amelio | F |
| 5 | Miles Daniels | G |
| 1 | Dominique Daniels Jr. | G |
| 15 | Mouhamadou Dioum | F |
| 2 | Jalen Dollar | G |
| 35 | Nate Garcia | C |
| 8 | Jonathan Griman | F |
| 42 | Bradey Henige | F |
| 3 | Jayden Jackson | G |
| 12 | Devon Malcolm | F |
| 4 | Chase Mayo Harmon | G |
| 11 | Jordan Muller | G |
| 25 | Thomas Ndong | F |
| 33 | Martel Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
25-8
Overall
17-0
Home
8-8
Away
13-4
Conference
73.0 PPG / 67.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | W 87-75 |
| Nov 8 | UC Irvine Anteaters | W 69-61 |
| Nov 15 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | W 69-59 |
| Nov 19 | UC Riverside Highlanders | W 80-57 |
| Nov 22 | Grambling Tigers | W 72-59 |
| Nov 25 | San Diego Toreros | W 76-61 |
| Nov 30 | Oregon State Beavers | W 75-69 |
| Dec 2 | Colorado Buffaloes | L 70-78 |
| Dec 4 | BYU Cougars | L 60-91 |
| Dec 7 | Utah Utes | L 85-91 |
| Dec 13 | Eastern Washington Eagles | W 88-83 |
| Dec 17 | Southern Jaguars | W 75-67 |
| Dec 21 | Sacramento State Hornets | W 74-67 |
| Dec 30 | Utah Valley Wolverines | L 66-73 |
| Jan 1 | UT Arlington Mavericks | L 51-63 |
| Jan 3 | Tarleton State Texans | L 76-81 |
| Jan 9 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 84-72 |
| Jan 11 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 58-55 |
| Jan 16 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 74-58 |
| Jan 22 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 73-64 |
| Jan 25 | Utah Valley Wolverines | W 78-71 |
| Jan 31 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 87-77 |
| Feb 6 | Tarleton State Texans | W 56-55 |
| Feb 8 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 65-63 |
| Feb 13 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 83-66 |
| Feb 15 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | L 65-70 |
| Feb 20 | Utah Valley Wolverines | L 46-65 |
| Feb 27 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 68-56 |
| Mar 1 | Tarleton State Texans | W 82-67 |
| Mar 6 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 87-48 |
| Mar 8 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 82-75 |
| Mar 14 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 86-72 |
| Mar 15 | Utah Valley Wolverines | W 63-61 |
ANALYTICS
+5.5
Pt Diff
W6
Streak
42.5%
SOS
#192
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4406
108.1
Adj O
110.4
Adj D
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California Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does California Baptist Men's Basketball compete in?
- California Baptist Lancers Men's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does California Baptist play men's basketball home games?
- California Baptist Men's Basketball plays home games at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA.
- Who is the head coach of California Baptist Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of California Baptist Lancers Men's Basketball is Rick Croy.
- When was California Baptist Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for California Baptist Men's Basketball is not currently available.