The Cal Baptist men’s basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament after winning the Western Athletic Conference. In the WAC Tournament, the Lancers defeated Utah Tech 86-72 and Utah Valley 63-61 in the championship game.
The Lancers are 25-8 overall entering the Big Dance and on a 6-game winning streak.
Cal Baptist NCAA Tournament Appearances
In 2026, Cal Baptist basketball will make its 1st appearance in the Division I NCAA Tournament.
The program made the jump to Division I in 2018.
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Cal Baptist NCAA Tournament Wins
Cal Baptist has not won a game in the Division I NCAA Tournament.
It is 0-1 overall after losing in the 2026 First Round.
Cal Baptist Basketball Coach Rick Croy
Rick Croy has led Cal Baptist since the 2013-14 season.
Entering this year, he held a 250-128 overall record as the head coach, including six 20-win seasons.
In 2023, Croy passed Jerry King to become the all-time wins leader in CBU history. He led the program through the DI transition, as the Lancers joined the top division in 2018.
