Utah Valley Dominates California Baptist in Home Victory
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · UCCU Center
Utah Valley Wolverines 65, California Baptist Lancers 46, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won California Baptist Lancers vs Utah Valley Wolverines?
Utah Valley Wolverines beat California Baptist Lancers 65-46 at UCCU Center on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in California Baptist Lancers vs Utah Valley Wolverines?
Utah Valley Wolverines were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the California Baptist Lancers with a final score of 65-46 at the UCCU Center. This victory further solidifies Utah Valley's strong home performance, bringing their home record to 20-7 for the season. The Wolverines showcased their defensive prowess, limiting the Lancers to just 46 points, well below their average scoring of 72.3 points per game.
Utah Valley entered this game with a record of 19-7 and had a mixed recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they were coming off a loss against Utah Tech Trailblazers. The Wolverines had averaged 78.5 points scored and allowed 72.0 points during this stretch. Their home record was impressive, standing at 5-0 in their last five home games, with an average of 76.0 points scored and 65.8 points allowed.
On the other hand, California Baptist, with a record of 19-8, had been performing well leading up to this game, boasting a 9-1 record in their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak after falling to Utah Tech. The Lancers had averaged 72.3 points scored and allowed 65.1 points during their last ten games, with a strong home record of 6-0 but a less impressive away record of 3-1.
In their previous meetings this season, the Wolverines had lost to the Lancers 71-78 on January 25, 2026, but had won the earlier matchup at home 73-66 on December 30, 2025. Historically, the Wolverines had a 3-1 advantage in their last four encounters against California Baptist.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific details, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this contest. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Utah Valley favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 142.5 points, suggesting expectations for a competitive game but ultimately reflecting confidence in the Wolverines' home advantage.
The conditions in the UCCU Center were likely favorable for the Wolverines, who thrived in front of their home crowd. The game saw Utah Valley take control early and maintain a lead throughout, with significant contributions from players like Jayden Jackson, who was instrumental in the second half, assisting on key plays and scoring crucial points.
As the game progressed, Utah Valley's defense stifled California Baptist's attempts to mount a comeback, allowing them to secure a comfortable victory. The Wolverines' ability to capitalize on their home court and their strong defensive strategy were evident, making this matchup a significant statement in their season as they look to build momentum heading into the latter part of the schedule.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVU -8.5 | 142.5 o -105 / u -115 | California Baptist Lancers +320 · Utah Valley Wolverines -410 |
Leaders
- PointsIsaac Davis14Utah Valley Wolverines
- AssistsTrevan Leonhardt8Utah Valley Wolverines
- ReboundsIsaac Hawkins9Utah Valley Wolverines
- PointsDominique Daniels Jr.12California Baptist Lancers
- AssistsJordan Muller4California Baptist Lancers
- ReboundsBradey Henige8California Baptist Lancers
Recent form
Utah Valley Wolverines
Last 10: 6-4Streak L178.5 scored · 72 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L77-81at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 13
- W81-60vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 7
- W68-55vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 6
- W83-55at Tarleton State TexansJan 30
- L71-78at California Baptist LancersJan 25
- L70-84at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 22
- W86-74vs UT Arlington MavericksJan 17
- W92-76vs Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 10
- W89-72vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 9
- L68-85at Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 3
California Baptist Lancers
Last 10: 9-1Streak L172.3 scored · 65.1 allowed per game3-1 away
- L65-70at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 15
- W83-66at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 13
- W65-63vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 8
- W56-55vs Tarleton State TexansFeb 6
- W87-77at UT Arlington MavericksJan 31
- W78-71vs Utah Valley WolverinesJan 25
- W73-64vs Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 22
- W74-58at Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 16
- W58-55vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 11
- W84-72vs Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | California Baptist Lancers | Utah Valley Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-58 | 25-58 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 5-17 | 4-14 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 29 |
| Free throws | 7-9 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 26 |
| Assists | 10 | 16 |
| Steals | 7 | 15 |
| Blocks | 3 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 23 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half20-23Trevan Leonhardt makes driving layup
- 1st Half20-25Isaac Davis makes 7-foot floating jump shot (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 1st Half20-27Tyler Hendricks makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 1st Half22-27Dominique Daniels Jr. makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 1st Half22-29Isaac Hawkins makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half22-32Trevan Leonhardt makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half24-32Jayden Jackson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half25-32Jayden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half25-34Isaac Davis makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot (Tyler Hendricks assists)
- 2nd Half25-36Isaac Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half25-38Hayden Welling makes 9-foot hook shot (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half25-39Hayden Welling makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half26-39Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-39Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half27-42Sherman Weatherspoon IV makes 28-foot three point jumper (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half27-44Jackson Holcombe makes layup (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half27-45Jackson Holcombe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-46Jackson Holcombe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half27-49Tyler Hendricks makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jackson Holcombe assists)
- 2nd Half29-49Nate Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half29-51Isaac Hawkins makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half32-51Miles Daniels makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Muller assists)
- 2nd Half32-53Jackson Holcombe makes driving layup
- 2nd Half32-54Isaac Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-55Isaac Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-55Bradey Henige makes layup (Miles Daniels assists)
- 2nd Half37-55Jordan Muller makes 25-foot three pointer (Dominique Daniels Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half37-57Isaac Davis makes layup (Braden Housley assists)
- 2nd Half38-57Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-57Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-58Tyler Hendricks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-59Tyler Hendricks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-59Bradey Henige makes layup (Jayden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half43-59Jayden Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half44-59Jayden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-61Isaac Hawkins makes layup (Jackson Holcombe assists)
- 2nd Half44-62Braden Housley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-63Braden Housley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-63Thomas Ndong makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Jayden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half46-65Jackson Holcombe makes 7-foot floating jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Utah Valley Wolverines, below favours California Baptist Lancers.
Venue
- UCCU CenterOrem, UT
- Attendance2364
- OfficialsBret Smith, John St. Clair, Justin Albrecht
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