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Round Two Outside

There were many imitators this season after the success of California Baptist University wrestling’s first annual outdoor dual dubbed “Take It Outside” in 2014. Another full crowd was drawn this year back on November 14th, as 2,082 Southern California wrestling fans flocked to CBU’s front lawn to see the Lancers grapple with NCAA Division I Bakersfield.

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Despite being without the services of two former NCAA All-Americans, three Lancers walked away with victories. The Roadrunners nabbed the team win, 28-12. CBU has kept progressing, even though it is not yet at full strength, and risen to the sixth-ranked team in the NCAA Division II Power Rankings.

The Lancers drew a standing-room only crowd of 2,620 in “Take It Outside” back in 2014. It set a record for attendance at an outdoor collegiate wrestling dual at that time, as CBU took on Stanford.

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Taking It Back Outside

For the second year in a row, California Baptist University wrestling will “Take It Outside” to host another NCAA Division I opponent for an outdoor dual. On Saturday, November 14th at noon, the Lancers will host the Bakersfield Roadrunners on CBU’s front lawn.

“Take It Outside II” will look to build on its inaugural event of 2014. The first installment of “Take It Outside” put CBU up against Stanford, attracted a standing-room only crowd of 2,620 and set an attendance record for an outdoor collegiate wrestling dual.


“We are excited to put on another great event for our wrestling program,” CBU Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker said. “Last year was a tremendous success. We hope the wrestling community will continue to come support the only collegiate team in the Inland Empire.”

CBU’s front lawn, adjacent to Magnolia Avenue, will serve as the stage for the upcoming event again in 2015. Parking and admission to the event is complimentary. The event is designed to bring elite collegiate wrestling to the Inland Empire, with last year also including food trucks and a special guest appearance from mixed-martial arts legend Urijah Faber. More information on “Take It Outside II” and its special guests will be made available as the event draws near.

“We look forward to our third year of taking it outside,” CBU Coach Lennie Zalesky said, referring to a trial outside event back in 2013. “Bakersfield is a program that has produced many NCAA All-Americans and national champions over the years. They are always tough, but I believe we will put out the best team in the history of CBU wrestling this upcoming season. I look forward to an exciting match.”

It will be the fourth meeting between CBU and CSUB and third in as many seasons. The Roadrunners have won all four duals, but the 2013-14 matchup in Riverside was decided by just five points, 20-15.

Last year, CBU finished with a program-record 13 wins, advanced two wrestlers to the NCAA Division II Championships and produced its fourth NCAA All-American in two seasons. As a Pac-12 member, Bakersfield went 7-5 and also advanced two individuals to the Division I Championships in 2014-15.

Let the Camps Begin!

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Twelve California Baptist University athletic programs are offering a total of 25 camp sessions this summer.

Youngsters have the opportunity to learn from the best Lancers have to offer in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, water polo, baseball, softball and wrestling.  Camps are already underway and will continue through June and July, with the camp season wrapping up in August.

For more information on prices, dates and offerings, visit the www.cbulancers.com/camps and select the sport you are interested in learning more about. Camp registration and payments can be made online for a majority of the camps.

Wrestling Takes Center Stage

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California Baptist University wrestling took center stage on the front lawn of the campus on November 1st when it hosted its first annual “Take It Outside” outdoor dual with Stanford. The event drew a standing-room only crowd of 2,620 to set an attendance record for an outdoor collegiate wrestling dual.

In the wake of the dual, CBU earned itself a spot in the National Wrestling Coaches Association and Elite Level Sports Marketing Best of Brand Power Rankings. The Lancers premiered at No. 25 on the list, which includes elite NCAA Division I powers like the Cardinal, Princeton, Iowa State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan, Rutgers, Purdue and Lehigh. The Best of Brand Power Rankings are “designed to highlight the programs that are most effectively building their brand via social media” and “to honor programs investing in social media marketing.”

Camping Out

CBU Men's Basketball Camp

With the 2013-14 campaigns in the books, California Baptist University launches into camp season once again. A total of 20 different camp or clinics from 11 Lancer programs will be hosted on CBU’s campus this summer.

Youngsters have the opportunity to learn from the best Lancers have to offer in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, water polo, baseball, softball and wrestling.  Camps are already underway and will continue through June and July, with the camp season wrapping up in August.

For more information on prices, dates and offerings, visit the CBU Lancer Camp page. Registration and payments can be made online.

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