California Baptist Defeats Tarleton State 82-67
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
California Baptist Lancers 82, Tarleton State Texans 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tarleton State Texans vs California Baptist Lancers?
California Baptist Lancers beat Tarleton State Texans 82-67 at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Tarleton State Texans vs California Baptist Lancers?
California Baptist Lancers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the California Baptist Lancers triumphed over the Tarleton State Texans with a final score of 82-67. This victory solidifies California Baptist's strong season, bringing their record to 21-8, while Tarleton State concludes their season at 14-16. The game took place at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, showcasing California Baptist's home advantage.
California Baptist entered the game with a solid home record of 5-0 in their last five home games and an overall home record of 21-8. They have been in good form recently, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, with an average of 69.5 points scored and 64.5 points allowed. Their last game before this matchup was a victory against the UT Arlington Mavericks, where they won 68-56. The Lancers had a recent win streak of one game, and their last five games showed a record of 3-2, with an average of 65.4 points scored and 64.0 points allowed.
In contrast, Tarleton State has struggled in their recent outings, finishing with a record of 3-6-1 in their last ten games and a losing streak of two games. Their average scoring during this stretch was 57.7 points, while they allowed an average of 63.1 points. Their last game was a loss against the Utah Valley Wolverines, where they fell 72-79. The Texans' away record was less impressive, standing at 1-3 in their last four away games.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, California Baptist has historically had the upper hand against Tarleton State, leading the series 3-2. Their most recent encounter prior to this game was on February 6, 2026, where California Baptist narrowly won 56-55. The previous meetings also included victories for California Baptist in March 2025, where they won both games by scores of 68-48 and 55-51.
The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the provided information, but it is worth noting that player availability can significantly impact game outcomes. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had California Baptist favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds reflected California Baptist's strong home record and overall performance this season.
The game conditions were typical for a late winter matchup, with the venue providing a familiar environment for the Lancers. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for supremacy.
As the game unfolded, California Baptist showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key moments included Ocypher Owens making a tip-in layup, followed by Jayden Jackson and Dominique Daniels Jr. contributing crucial free throws that extended their lead. By the end of the game, California Baptist had established a comfortable margin, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure.
Overall, this matchup highlighted California Baptist's strength at home and their ability to perform under pressure, while Tarleton State will look to regroup after a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CBU -8.5 | 139.5 o -105 / u -115 | Tarleton State Texans +295 · California Baptist Lancers -375 |
Leaders
- PointsDominique Daniels Jr.23California Baptist Lancers
- AssistsDominique Daniels Jr.4California Baptist Lancers
- ReboundsJonathan Griman10California Baptist Lancers
- PointsDior Johnson24Tarleton State Texans
- AssistsJordan Mizell4Tarleton State Texans
- ReboundsChris Mpaka7Tarleton State Texans
Recent form
California Baptist Lancers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W169.5 scored · 64.5 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W68-56vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 27
- L46-65at Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 20
- 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
Tarleton State Texans
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L257.7 scored · 63.1 allowed per game1-3 away
- L72-79at Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 27
- L72-80vs Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 21
- W78-74vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 20
- W65-62vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 17
- L59-73at Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 14
- W62-59at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 8
- L55-56at California Baptist LancersFeb 6
- L59-65vs Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 31
- L55-83vs Utah Valley WolverinesJan 30
- D0-0vs Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 27
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
| 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 | Tarleton State Texans | California Baptist Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-57 | 25-59 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 3-8 | 8-23 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 35 |
| Free throws | 18-23 | 24-29 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 18 |
| Assists | 10 | 8 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 34 |
| Fouls | 19 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-51Devon Malcolm makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-51Chris Mpaka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-54Jayden Jackson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Devon Malcolm assists)
- 2nd Half42-54Chris Mpaka makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot (Freddy Hicks assists)
- 2nd Half44-54Dior Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-55Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-57Thomas Ndong makes driving layup (Dominique Daniels Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half44-59Thomas Ndong makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-59Dior Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-60Jayden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half46-61Jayden Jackson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half46-62Jayden Jackson makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half49-62Kaia Isaac makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dior Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half49-64Jonathan Griman makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-64Dior Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-64Dior Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-67Dominique Daniels Jr. makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half52-67Chris Mpaka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-67Chris Mpaka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-67Freddy Hicks makes driving layup (DJ Dormu assists)
- 2nd Half57-67DJ Dormu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-68Bradey Henige makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-68Ocypher Owens makes layup (Dior Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half59-69Bradey Henige makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-70Bradey Henige makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-70Freddy Hicks makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-72Jonathan Griman makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half63-72Dior Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-73Jonathan Griman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-74Jonathan Griman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-75Miles Daniels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-76Jonathan Griman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-76Ocypher Owens makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half65-77Jayden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-78Jayden Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-79Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-80Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-81Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-82Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-82Jordan Mizell makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours California Baptist Lancers, below favours Tarleton State Texans.
Venue
- Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events CenterRiverside, CA
- Attendance4294
- OfficialsCasey McClellan, Martin Cichocki, Nomi Kidwai
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