California Baptist Lancers

California Baptist Lancers
University California Baptist University
Conference Pacific West Conference
NCAA Division II
Athletic director Dr. Micah Parker
Location Riverside, CA
Varsity teams 19
Basketball arena Van Dyne Gym
Baseball stadium Lancer Outdoor Athletic Complex
Nickname Lancers
Colors Blue and Gold
         
Website www.cbulancers.com

The California Baptist Lancers are the 19 varsity athletic teams that represent California Baptist University, located in Riverside, California, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Lancers compete as members of the Pacific West Conference for all sports except men's volleyball, which competes as part of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for men's volleyball.[1] The Lancers are also members of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)[2]

History

On July 12, 2010, California Baptist University was accepted to the NCAA Division II transition process. During the transition process the university's athletic teams were ineligible for NCAA postseason competition.[3] CBU received full membership into the NCAA during the 2013–14 academic year.[4] The university previously competed in the NAIA's Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC). California Baptist had been a member of the NAIA since 1969 and has won 26 GSAC championships and 19 NAIA National Championships.[5]

Varsity Sports

Teams

Men's sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling

Women's sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

References

  1. ↑ "CBU To Joins MPSF". California Baptist University. January 2011. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  2. ↑ "CBU Rejoins NCCAA". California Baptist University. March 25, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Five new active members join Division II". NCAA. July 13, 2011. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  4. ↑ Looney, Josh (July 15, 2013). "Division II adds new conference, members". NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  5. ↑ "CBU Accepted into NCAA DII Process". California Baptist University. July 12, 2010. Retrieved June 4, 2011.

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