NCAAB · Final

California Baptist Defeats Western Illinois 69-59

Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center

California Baptist Lancers 69, Western Illinois Leathernecks 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs California Baptist Lancers?

California Baptist Lancers beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 69-59 at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center on November 14, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the California Baptist Lancers secured a 69-59 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. This win extends California Baptist's perfect home record to 4-0 this season, while Western Illinois continues to struggle, falling to 0-5 overall.

California Baptist entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 67.4 points scored and 65.6 points allowed during that stretch. Their last five games showed an uptick in scoring, with an average of 69.4 points while allowing 66.0 points. The Lancers' home record this season is particularly impressive, as they have won all their home games thus far.

In contrast, Western Illinois has faced significant challenges, entering the game with a record of 0-4 this season and a three-game losing streak. Their recent performance has seen them average 71.5 points scored but also 75.3 points allowed over their last ten games. This inconsistency has been evident in their away record, which now stands at 1-6, indicating difficulties in securing wins outside their home venue.

The matchup featured a few notable scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Dominique Daniels Jr. contributed significantly to California Baptist's final score, making several free throws to help seal the victory. The Lancers' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities late in the game was crucial, as they extended their lead from 63-57 to 69-59.

In terms of previous meetings, this game marks another chapter in the ongoing competition between these two teams, with California Baptist continuing to assert dominance in their matchups. The Lancers' strong home performance and Western Illinois's ongoing struggles indicate a clear trend in their head-to-head history.

Injury updates were not detailed in the provided facts, but the absence of key players can often impact a team's performance significantly. However, California Baptist's current form and home advantage appear to have played a crucial role in their success against Western Illinois.

The market had priced California Baptist as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong start to the season and the Leathernecks' struggles. The conditions in the arena were conducive to a solid performance by the home team, further bolstering their chances.

Viewers should have noted the Lancers' effective free throw shooting and their ability to maintain composure under pressure, especially in the closing moments of the game. The final score of 69-59 encapsulates the Lancers' control over the match and their ability to execute crucial plays when it mattered most.

Leaders

PointsDominique Daniels Jr.22California Baptist Lancers
AssistsDominique Daniels Jr.2California Baptist Lancers
ReboundsThomas Ndong14California Baptist Lancers
PointsAntwaun Massey29Western Illinois Leathernecks
AssistsIsaiah Griffin1Western Illinois Leathernecks
ReboundsFrancis Okwuosah7Western Illinois Leathernecks

Recent form

California Baptist Lancers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W267.4 scored · 65.6 allowed per game5-0 at home

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
L64-66at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 23
W86-83vs Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 16

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L371.5 scored · 75.3 allowed per game1-6 away

L58-74at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 12
L58-77at Iowa HawkeyesNov 8
L75-80at Radford HighlandersNov 4
W82-69at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 28
W86-81vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 26
L61-75at Little Rock TrojansFeb 22
L66-87at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 21
W72-67vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 15
W87-62vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 14
L70-81at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
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	Western Illinois Leathernecks	California Baptist Lancers
Field goals	21-50	23-67
Field goal %	42	34
Three-pointers	2-10	7-30
Three-point %	20	23
Free throws	15-21	16-20
Free throw %	71	80
Rebounds	29	50
Offensive rebounds	4	21
Defensive rebounds	25	29
Assists	2	6
Steals	4	4
Blocks	0	0
Turnovers	8	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	9
Fast-break points	11	10
Points in the paint	34	32
Fouls	18	14
Largest lead	2	14

How the scoring went

2nd Half30-36Lucas Lorenzen made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-38Bradey Henige made Jumper.
2nd Half31-38Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-40Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half33-40Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half33-43Jordan Muller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Jackson.
2nd Half35-43Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half36-43Antwaun Massey made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-45Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half36-47Martel Williams made Layup.
2nd Half37-47Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-48Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-49Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-51Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half39-51Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half40-51Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-53Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half42-53Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half42-55Martel Williams made Layup.
2nd Half44-55Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half44-57Martel Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half46-57Tyran Cook made Layup.
2nd Half47-57Lucas Lorenzen made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-58Bradey Henige made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-58Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half49-61Dominique Daniels Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half51-61Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half53-61Antwaun Massey made Jumper.
2nd Half53-62Martel Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-63Martel Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-63Antwaun Massey made Layup.
2nd Half56-63Antwaun Massey made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-63Lucas Lorenzen made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-64Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-65Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-66Jordan Muller made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-67Jordan Muller made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-67Antwaun Massey made Dunk. Assisted by Isaiah Griffin.
2nd Half59-68Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-69Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours California Baptist Lancers, below favours Western Illinois Leathernecks.