- Matchup: Utah Tech Trailblazers vs California Baptist Lancers
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The California Baptist Lancers (13-6) are set to face off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers (10-10) at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center this Wednesday.
The Trailblazers recently secured a 75-71 victory over Tarleton State in their latest matchup. They showcased a solid shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 52.1% (25 of 48) and made 8 of 23 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, Utah Tech converted 17 of 23 for a success rate of 73.9%. On the boards, they grabbed 33 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, and provided 19 assists. Defensively, they forced 8 turnovers and recorded 3 steals while allowing the opposition to shoot 40.0% (28 of 70). Tarleton State notched 12 assists and 10 steals, pulling in 32 rebounds (13 offensive and 19 defensive) but failed to block any shots. Tarleton struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 59.1% (13 of 22) and made only 2 of 18 attempts beyond the arc. Utah Tech committed 16 fouls, while Tarleton was called for 19.
Ethan Potter was standout player in this game, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 81.8% while contributing 1 assist and grabbing 7 rebounds in 33 minutes of play, finishing with 23 points on 9 of 11 shooting.
Currently, Utah Tech holds a record of 10-10 this season. They average 13.1 turnovers and commit 16.7 fouls per game. As a collective unit, they secure 34.8 rebounds per contest and have amassed 291 assists this season, ranking them 91st nationally in assists per game. The Trailblazers are shooting 31.4% from three-point distance (147 of 468) and are converting 72.1% from the free-throw line. They average 76.6 points per game, placing them 197th in the country, with a field goal shooting success rate of 46.8%.
Defensively, the Trailblazers force their opponents into 13.8 turnovers per game and draw 17.4 fouls. They rank 205th in Division 1 in assists allowed, with 249 this season. Utah Tech gives up a field goal percentage of 43.7% (524 of 1,198) and allows 35.8 rebounds per game collectively. Opponents are hitting 29.0% of their three-point attempts, and the Trailblazers rank 177th among colleges in points allowed per game (73.4).
In their last outing, California Baptist claimed a victory with a score of 74-58 against Abilene Christian. The Lancers secured 29 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 39 for the game. They turned the ball over 9 times while making 4 steals. Abilene Christian incurred 16 fouls, sending the Lancers to the free-throw line for 21 attempts, of which they made 18 for an impressive 85.7%. From three-point territory, California Baptist sunk 6 of 14 attempts (42.9%) and finished the game with a field goal percentage of 44.6% (25 of 56). Conversely, Abilene Christian shot at 37.3%, hitting 19 of 51 shots, including 30.0% from beyond the arc (3 of 10) and 68.0% from the free-throw line (17 of 25). California Baptist allowed Abilene Christian to gather 24 rebounds overall (6 on the offensive end).
Martel Williams was instrumental for the Lancers, contributing 23 points in 33 minutes of play with 1 assist. He shot 35.3% (6 of 17) from the floor and collected 7 rebounds.
California Baptist’s current record stands at 13-6 for the season. Offensively, the Lancers are making 43.5% of their field goal attempts, ranking them 277th nationally. California Baptist has scored a total of 1,389 points this year (73.1 points per game), and they average 40.4 rebounds per game. They register 11.2 assists per game (344th in college basketball) and average 12.8 turnovers. The Lancers commit 19.3 personal fouls per game and convert 73.0% of their free throw attempts.
The defense of California Baptist allows opponents to shoot 31.4% from beyond the arc (111 of 354) and 73.2% from the free-throw line. They give up 10.9 assists and 30.9 total rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 27th in Division 1, respectively. The defensive performance places California Baptist 76th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 69.5. They force opponents into 11.4 turnovers per game and allow teams a 42.7% field goal percentage (136th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Utah Tech
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