California Baptist Defeats Utah Tech 86-72 in NCAAB Showdown
Friday, March 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET · Orleans Arena
California Baptist Lancers 86, Utah Tech Trailblazers 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Utah Tech Trailblazers vs California Baptist Lancers?
California Baptist Lancers beat Utah Tech Trailblazers 86-72 at Orleans Arena on March 13, 2026.
Who was favored in Utah Tech Trailblazers 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 Utah Tech Trailblazers with a final score of 86-72. This game, held at the Orleans Arena, showcased the Lancers' strong performance, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away from the Trailblazers after a competitive start.
The Lancers entered this game with a home record of 24-8, having won four consecutive games leading up to this encounter. Their recent form was impressive, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, averaging 72.1 points scored and allowing 64.2 points. In their last five games, they averaged 73.0 points while allowing 62.2 points, indicating a solid defensive effort alongside their scoring capabilities. California Baptist's home record was flawless in this stretch, going 5-0 at home in their last five outings.
On the other side, the Trailblazers came into the game with a record of 19-15. They had a mixed recent form, going 7-3 in their last ten games and averaging 76.6 points scored against 76.0 points allowed. Their last five games reflected a high-scoring trend, with an average of 82.6 points scored and 82.4 points allowed. Utah Tech's away record showed some vulnerability, as they were 2-2 in their last four away games.
Historically, California Baptist had the upper hand in their meetings against Utah Tech, winning four out of their last five encounters. The most recent game prior to this one took place on February 15, 2026, where Utah Tech managed to edge out California Baptist with a score of 70-65. However, the Lancers had previously secured victories against the Trailblazers earlier in the season, including a 73-64 win on January 22, 2026, and an 84-72 win on January 9, 2026.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggested they were fielding their best lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had California Baptist as 8.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of -375. Utah Tech was listed at +295 on the moneyline. The total for the game was set at 144.5, with the over priced at -108 and the under at -112, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring environment.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the game progressed, California Baptist demonstrated their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half. Key moments included Dominique Daniels Jr. making a 10-foot floating jump shot and Jayden Jackson hitting a 25-foot three-point jumper, which helped extend their lead.
Overall, viewers witnessed a well-fought game, with California Baptist asserting their dominance in the latter stages, ultimately securing a comfortable victory over Utah Tech. The Lancers' performance solidified their strong season and showcased their potential as they move forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CBU -8.5 | 144.5 o -108 / u -112 | Utah Tech Trailblazers +295 · California Baptist Lancers -375 |
Leaders
- PointsDominique Daniels Jr.41California Baptist Lancers
- AssistsJayden Jackson3California Baptist Lancers
- ReboundsThomas Ndong7California Baptist Lancers
- PointsEthan Potter25Utah Tech Trailblazers
- AssistsJusaun Holt5Utah Tech Trailblazers
- ReboundsNoah Bolanga8Utah Tech Trailblazers
Recent form
California Baptist Lancers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W472.1 scored · 64.2 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W82-75at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 8
- W87-48vs Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 6
- W82-67vs Tarleton State TexansMar 1
- 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
Utah Tech Trailblazers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W176.6 scored · 76 allowed per game2-2 away
- W80-74vs Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 13
- L101-104vs Utah Valley WolverinesMar 8
- L67-81at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 1
- W85-81vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 27
- W80-72at Tarleton State TexansFeb 21
- L50-63at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 20
- W70-65vs California Baptist LancersFeb 15
- W81-77vs Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 13
- W87-84vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 6
- W65-59at Tarleton State TexansJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | California Baptist Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-56 | 32-64 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 7-20 | 9-17 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 53 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 13-16 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 24 |
| Assists | 13 | 10 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 44 |
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 13 | 13 |
| Time in front | 38 | 60 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-44Thomas Ndong makes layup
- 2nd Half38-45Thomas Ndong makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-45Tanner Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jusaun Holt assists)
- 2nd Half41-48Jayden Jackson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dominique Daniels Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half41-50Jonathan Griman makes 5-foot dunk (Thomas Ndong assists)
- 2nd Half43-50Tanner Davis makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Noah Bolanga assists)
- 2nd Half43-51Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-52Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-53Thomas Ndong makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-53Samuel Ariyibi makes layup (Chance Trujillo assists)
- 2nd Half45-56Jayden Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bradey Henige assists)
- 2nd Half47-56Chance Trujillo makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Jusaun Holt assists)
- 2nd Half47-58Dominique Daniels Jr. makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half47-60Dominique Daniels Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-63Dominique Daniels Jr. makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half48-63Jusaun Holt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-63Jusaun Holt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Chance Trujillo makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half55-63Jusaun Holt makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chance Trujillo assists)
- 2nd Half55-65Dominique Daniels Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-67Devon Malcolm makes 5-foot dunk (Jordan Muller assists)
- 2nd Half55-68Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-69Dominique Daniels Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-69Ethan Potter makes layup
- 2nd Half57-71Thomas Ndong makes layup (Devon Malcolm assists)
- 2nd Half60-71Chance Trujillo makes 26-foot three point jumper (Noah Bolanga assists)
- 2nd Half62-71Ethan Potter makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-71Ethan Potter makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half65-71Ethan Potter makes layup (Chance Trujillo assists)
- 2nd Half65-73Dominique Daniels Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-75Devon Malcolm makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Jayden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half67-75Ethan Potter makes 13-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half67-77Dominique Daniels Jr. makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half67-80Jayden Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dominique Daniels Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half67-82Martel Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-84Dominique Daniels Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-84Ethan Potter makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half72-84Jusaun Holt makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noah Bolanga assists)
- 2nd Half72-85Jayden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-86Jayden Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours California Baptist Lancers, below favours Utah Tech Trailblazers.
Venue
- Orleans ArenaLas Vegas, NV
- Attendance1474
- OfficialsBret Smith, Michael Greenstein, James Ford
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