Loyola Marymount at California Baptist 3/20/19 - CBB Picks & Predictions

The Loyola Marymount Lions are set to visit the CBU Events Center in Riverside, California for the 1st round of the CBI Tournament as they will face the California Baptist Lancers. The Loyola Marymount Lions enter the tournament with a 20-11 record, and they will be looking to respond after losing in the 2nd round of the WCC Tournament to Pepperdine, 68-65. Mattis Markusson led the way for the Lions with 19 points and 6 rebounds. James Batemon was able to contribute 11 points in the loss for Loyola Marymount.

The California Baptist Lancers enter the CBI Tournament with a 16-14 record, and they will be looking to avoid a losing streak after losing in the regular season finale to the New Mexico State Aggies, 75-63. De’Jon Davis led the way for the California Baptist Lancers with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Milan Acquaah was able to hit the double-double mark for the Lancers with 15 points and 13 rebounds. James Batemon is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Loyola Marymount Lions as the senior guard is averaging 16.8 PPG and 3.5 APG while also contributing a team-high 1.6 steals per game. Mattis Markusson is the leading rebounder for Mike Dunlap and company as the junior center is averaging 6.4 RPG. The Loyola Marymount Lions are shooting 45.7% from the field this season while connecting on 31.7% of their three-point attempts.

Milan Acquaah is the leading scorer and assists guy for the California Baptist Lancers as the sophomore guard is averaging 19.2 PPG and 3.4 APG while also contributing a team-high 1.6 steals per game. De’Jon Davis is averaging just shy of a double-double for Rick Croy and company as the junior forward is averaging 10.4 PPG and 9 RPG. The California Baptist Lancers are shooting 45% from the field this season while connecting on 35.9% of their three-point attempts.