NCAAB · Final

California Baptist Defeats Grambling in Solid Performance

Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center

California Baptist Lancers 72, Grambling Tigers 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Grambling Tigers vs California Baptist Lancers?

California Baptist Lancers beat Grambling Tigers 72-59 at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center on November 21, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the California Baptist Lancers secured a 72-59 victory over the Grambling Tigers at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. This win improved the Lancers' record to 6-0 at home, while the Tigers fell to 2-3 in away games. The Lancers have been in strong form, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak. Their recent performance has seen them average 67.3 points scored per game while allowing just 62.3. In contrast, the Tigers hold a 3-3 record this season, having lost their last game against the San Diego Toreros, which ended their previous two-game winning streak.

The Lancers demonstrated their home advantage effectively, with their scoring average at home reaching 74.2 points in their last five games, while allowing 65.4 points. They opened the game strong, building momentum from their recent victories, including a notable win against the UC Riverside Highlanders, where they triumphed 80-57. Grambling, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, with their scoring average of 68.3 points per game and an average of 65.9 points allowed.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant fixture as both teams sought to establish themselves early in the season. The Lancers' ability to maintain a strong defensive presence while capitalizing on scoring opportunities was evident throughout the game. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted their efficiency, with key free throws from players like Jimel Lane and Jordan Muller contributing to the final score.

Injuries were not reported as a factor affecting either team during this matchup, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced the Lancers as heavy favorites, reflecting their strong home record and recent performance, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the latest odds.

Conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive game, with a lively crowd supporting the Lancers. Fans were treated to a display of disciplined basketball, as California Baptist executed their game plan effectively. Viewers should have noted the Lancers' ability to convert free throws in crucial moments, which played a significant role in maintaining their lead.

Overall, this game illustrated the Lancers' current dominance at home and their potential as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape, while the Tigers will need to regroup and address their away performance moving forward.

Leaders

PointsMartel Williams17California Baptist Lancers
AssistsJayden Jackson4California Baptist Lancers
ReboundsJayden Jackson7California Baptist Lancers
PointsDerrius Ward20Grambling Tigers
AssistsDerrius Ward1Grambling Tigers
ReboundsJimel Lane7Grambling Tigers

Recent form

California Baptist Lancers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W467.3 scored · 62.3 allowed per game6-0 at home

W80-57vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 19
W69-59vs Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 15
W69-61at UC Irvine AnteatersNov 8
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

Grambling Tigers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L168.3 scored · 65.9 allowed per game2-3 away

L68-78at San Diego TorerosNov 19
W75-70vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 14
W73-70at Howard BisonNov 9
L62-102at Iowa State CyclonesNov 7
W91-47vs Huston Tillotson RamsNov 4
L62-64at Alabama State HornetsMar 14
W65-62at Southern JaguarsMar 12
W73-56vs Alabama A&M BulldogsMar 11
L47-59vs Alabama State HornetsMar 8
W67-51vs Alabama A&M BulldogsMar 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16
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	Grambling Tigers	California Baptist Lancers
Field goals	17-45	27-46
Field goal %	38	59
Three-pointers	4-18	6-14
Three-point %	22	43
Free throws	21-23	12-17
Free throw %	91	71
Rebounds	20	32
Offensive rebounds	5	8
Defensive rebounds	15	24
Assists	3	14
Steals	7	11
Blocks	0	4
Turnovers	14	18
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	20
Fast-break points	12	14
Points in the paint	20	42
Fouls	16	22
Largest lead	2	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-44Martel Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half34-44Randarius Jones made Layup. Assisted by Derrius Ward.
2nd Half34-45Devon Malcolm made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-47Devon Malcolm made Layup. Assisted by Dominique Daniels Jr..
2nd Half34-49Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half35-49Derrius Ward made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-49Derrius Ward made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-52Martel Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dominique Daniels Jr..
2nd Half37-52Derrius Ward made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-52Derrius Ward made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-54Jonathan Griman made Layup. Assisted by Jayden Jackson.
2nd Half40-54Derrius Ward made Layup.
2nd Half40-56Martel Williams made Layup.
2nd Half43-56Roderick Coffee III made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half43-57Jalen Dollar made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-58Jalen Dollar made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-58Antonio Munoz made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-58Antonio Munoz made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-59Jordan Muller made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-60Jordan Muller made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-60Derrius Ward made Layup.
2nd Half47-62Jonathan Griman made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half49-62Derrius Ward made Layup.
2nd Half49-64Jonathan Griman made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Muller.
2nd Half50-64Roderick Coffee III made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-64Roderick Coffee III made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-64Jamil Muttilib made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-64Jamil Muttilib made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-65Martel Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-66Martel Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-66Antonio Munoz made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-66Antonio Munoz made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-66Jimel Lane made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-66Jimel Lane made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-67Jordan Muller made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-68Jordan Muller made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-69Martel Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-70Martel Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-72Jonathan Griman made Layup. Assisted by Martel Williams.
2nd Half59-72Derrius Ward made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours California Baptist Lancers, below favours Grambling Tigers.