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California Baptist Lancers Defeat UC Irvine Anteaters 69-61

Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · Bren Events Center

California Baptist Lancers 69, UC Irvine Anteaters 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won California Baptist Lancers vs UC Irvine Anteaters?

California Baptist Lancers beat UC Irvine Anteaters 69-61 at Bren Events Center on November 7, 2025.

In a closely contested matchup, the California Baptist Lancers emerged victorious against the UC Irvine Anteaters with a final score of 69-61 at the Bren Events Center. This game showcased the Lancers' strong start to the season, improving their record to 3-0, while the Anteaters fell to 1-2.

The Lancers entered the game with a solid away record of 2-0 and were riding a one-game winning streak. Their recent form has been commendable, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 68.4 points scored and 67.7 points allowed. In their last five games, they averaged 69.2 points scored and 63.4 points allowed, demonstrating a balanced approach on both ends of the court. In their previous game, they defeated the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 87-75, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

On the other hand, the Anteaters had a mixed start to the season with a 1-1 record. They have shown strong form overall, with an impressive 8-2 record in their last ten games and an average of 82.4 points scored while allowing 65.7 points. Their last five games yielded an average of 93.4 points scored and 69.8 points allowed, indicating a high-scoring offense. However, they suffered a loss to the UC San Diego Tritons prior to this game, which may have impacted their momentum.

Historically, the two teams had met once before, with the Anteaters winning that encounter 71-63 on December 31, 2024. This prior victory may have given UC Irvine a psychological edge, but the Lancers were determined to change that narrative in this matchup.

In terms of venue performance, the Anteaters had a home record of 1-1, while the Lancers were looking to improve their away record, which stood at 1-4 prior to this game. The Lancers' ability to perform away from home was put to the test against a formidable Anteaters squad.

The injury picture did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to have their key players available. However, the absence of any notable injuries could have contributed to the competitive nature of the game.

As for the betting market, California Baptist Lancers were favored to win, with odds attributed to the provider indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure victory. The Anteaters' home win probability was noted at 0.0, reflecting the odds set by the market.

The game conditions were conducive for basketball, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of the home crowd at the Bren Events Center. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with the Lancers ultimately pulling ahead in the second half.

Key moments in the game included free throws made by Martel Williams, which helped the Lancers maintain their lead. Jurian Dixon also contributed with a crucial jumper, while Jovan Jester Jr. made a significant three-point jumper that brought the Anteaters closer in the second half. However, the Lancers' ability to convert free throws down the stretch solidified their victory.

Ultimately, the Lancers' strong start to the season continues as they look to build on this momentum, while the Anteaters will need to regroup and refocus as they head into their next matchup.

Leaders

  • PointsJurian Dixon16UC Irvine Anteaters
  • AssistsDerin Saran4UC Irvine Anteaters
  • ReboundsDerin Saran8UC Irvine Anteaters
  • PointsMartel Williams17California Baptist Lancers
  • AssistsDominique Daniels Jr.7California Baptist Lancers
  • ReboundsThomas Ndong12California Baptist Lancers

Recent form

UC Irvine Anteaters

Last 10: 8-2Streak W182.4 scored · 65.7 allowed per game3-1 at home

  • W125-49vs Bethesda FlamesNov 4
  • L61-75at UC San Diego TritonsMar 16
  • W96-78vs Cal Poly MustangsMar 15
  • W97-88at UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 9
  • W88-59at UC Davis AggiesMar 7
  • W70-60vs Long Beach State BeachMar 2
  • W76-51at Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 28
  • W73-64at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersFeb 23
  • L72-84vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 21
  • W66-49at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsFeb 16

California Baptist Lancers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W168.4 scored · 67.7 allowed per game1-4 away

  • W87-75vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 4
  • L66-75at Grand Canyon LopesMar 15
  • W55-51vs Tarleton State TexansMar 14
  • W70-68vs UT Arlington MavericksMar 9
  • W68-48vs Tarleton State TexansMar 7
  • W61-57at Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 2
  • L48-72at Seattle U RedhawksFeb 28
  • L64-66at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 23
  • W86-83vs Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 16
  • L79-82at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 13

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
UC Irvine23-12-15-5
Hawai'i24-9114-6
UC San Diego23-11312-8
Cal State Northridge20-14312-8
Cal State Fullerton18-16312-8
UC Davis19-14411-9
UC Santa Barbara18-14411-9
Cal Poly14-19510-10
Long Beach State10-2296-14
UC Riverside10-22105-15
Cal State Bakersfield8-24132-18

Box score

StatCalifornia Baptist LancersUC Irvine Anteaters
Field goals26-6621-62
Field goal %3934
Three-pointers7-206-18
Three-point %3533
Free throws10-1513-23
Free throw %6757
Rebounds5532
Offensive rebounds1911
Defensive rebounds3621
Assists1611
Steals76
Blocks310
Turnovers1710
Team turnovers30
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls10
Points off turnovers921
Fast-break points69
Points in the paint3422
Fouls2217
Largest lead1911

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half33-26Jayden Jackson made Layup.
  2. 2nd Half33-27Derin Saran made Free Throw.
  3. 2nd Half34-27Jonathan Griman made Free Throw.
  4. 2nd Half34-30Jurian Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derin Saran.
  5. 2nd Half34-32Akiva McBirney-Griffin made Jumper.
  6. 2nd Half36-32Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
  7. 2nd Half36-34Kyle Evans made Layup. Assisted by Jurian Dixon.
  8. 2nd Half38-34Jonathan Griman made Jumper.
  9. 2nd Half38-36Akiva McBirney-Griffin made Layup.
  10. 2nd Half38-38Derin Saran made Layup.
  11. 2nd Half41-38Martel Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dominique Daniels Jr..
  12. 2nd Half41-40Harrison Carrington made Two Point Tip Shot.
  13. 2nd Half43-40Devon Malcolm made Dunk. Assisted by Thomas Ndong.
  14. 2nd Half45-40Martel Williams made Layup. Assisted by Jayden Jackson.
  15. 2nd Half48-40Martel Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dominique Daniels Jr..
  16. 2nd Half50-40Bradey Henige made Jumper. Assisted by Dominique Daniels Jr..
  17. 2nd Half53-40Dominique Daniels Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
  18. 2nd Half55-40Bradey Henige made Two Point Tip Shot.
  19. 2nd Half57-40Jayden Jackson made Layup.
  20. 2nd Half59-40Dominique Daniels Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Bradey Henige.
  21. 2nd Half59-43Jovan Jester Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
  22. 2nd Half59-45Derin Saran made Layup.
  23. 2nd Half59-46Derin Saran made Free Throw.
  24. 2nd Half61-46Jonathan Griman made Layup. Assisted by Dominique Daniels Jr..
  25. 2nd Half61-49Jovan Jester Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derin Saran.
  26. 2nd Half61-51Kyle Evans made Layup. Assisted by Derin Saran.
  27. 2nd Half62-51Jonathan Griman made Free Throw.
  28. 2nd Half63-51Jonathan Griman made Free Throw.
  29. 2nd Half63-52Jovan Jester Jr. made Free Throw.
  30. 2nd Half64-52Thomas Ndong made Free Throw.
  31. 2nd Half64-54Jurian Dixon made Jumper.
  32. 2nd Half64-55Jovan Jester Jr. made Free Throw.
  33. 2nd Half65-55Martel Williams made Free Throw.
  34. 2nd Half66-55Martel Williams made Free Throw.
  35. 2nd Half66-57Jurian Dixon made Jumper.
  36. 2nd Half66-58Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
  37. 2nd Half66-61Jovan Jester Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tama Isaac.
  38. 2nd Half67-61Jayden Jackson made Free Throw.
  39. 2nd Half68-61Jayden Jackson made Free Throw.
  40. 2nd Half69-61Devon Malcolm made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Irvine Anteaters, below favours California Baptist Lancers.

Venue

  • Bren Events CenterIrvine, CA
  • Attendance2360
  • OfficialsMartin Cichocki, Matthew Ruskasin, Mark Fulton

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