The California Baptist University (CBU) men’s basketball team is set to face Utah Valley in a key Western Athletic Conference (WAC) matchup, televised on ESPNU. The Lancers are currently 2-2 in conference play, while Utah Valley leads the standings undefeated at 5-0. This will be a rematch after Utah Valley defeated CBU 75-69 earlier in January. Following the Utah Valley game, CBU will play Southern Utah, who sits at 1-3 in the conference.
By the Numbers
- Utah Valley’s Dominick Nelson averages 14.9 points per game, while Carter Welling averages 12.4 ppg.
- CBU’s Dominique Daniels Jr. leads the conference in scoring at 20.9 points per game, ranking ninth nationally.
State of Play
- CBU is looking to bounce back from a 1-2 record on its recent three-game road trip.
- Utah Valley boasts a defense ranking fifth nationally in blocks, averaging 6.1 per game.
What’s Next
After facing Utah Valley on Thursday, CBU will host Southern Utah, aiming to extend their winning streak against them after winning both matchups last season.
Bottom Line
CBU must capitalize on its home advantage against a tough Utah Valley team while maintaining momentum against Southern Utah to stay competitive in the WAC standings.