The California Baptist Lancers men's basketball team represents California Baptist University in the Western Athletic Conference. The team made the jump into Division I basketball on July 1, 2018. They are led by head coach Kyle Getter and play at the Fowler Events Center, which opened in 2017 and replaced the Van Dyne Gym. The Lancers made their first ever appearance in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2026.
History The men's basketball program began playing at the NAIA level in 1969 and stayed at that level until 2010, competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference. In 2010, California Baptist moved up in all sports to the NCAA Division II, joining the Pacific West Conference in all sports on July 1, 2011. In January 2017, the California Baptist Lancers announced their transition to NCAA Division I, joining the Western Athletic Conference on July 1, 2018, for all sports. The school became eligible for the NCAA Division I postseason tournament in the 2022–23 season.
Postseason results NCAA Division I results The Lancers participated for the first time in the 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. 2026 1 Kansas L 68-60
College Basketball Invitational (CBI) results The Lancers have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) twice. Their record is 0–2.
2019 First round Loyola Marymount L 55–56 2022 #15 First round Middle Tennessee L 58–64
NCAA Division II tournament results The Lancers have appeared in 5 NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 7–5.
2014 Regional Quarterfinals L 71–77 2015 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional Finals W 67–61W 78–77 L 79–91 2016 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinals W 70–63L 69–71 2017 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinals W 71–50L 80–84 2018 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional FinalsElite Eight W 81–67W 72–68W 80–76 L 94–100
NAIA tournament results 1976 10 First roundSecond Round W 95–81L 78–107 2005 First roundSecond Round # 13 # 4 W 77–66L 71–105 2007 First round # 12 L 77–105 2008 10 First roundSecond Round W 77–69L 63–69
See also California Baptist Lancers women's basketball
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