In a thrilling matchup, Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 23 points, including three crucial 3-pointers in the final two minutes, leading No. 2 seed Cal Baptist to a 63-61 victory over top-seeded Utah Valley, clinching the program’s first NCAA Tournament berth. Cal Baptist (25-8) extended its record for single-season wins and is on a six-game winning streak, while Utah Valley’s (25-8) seven-game streak ended. The Lancers will now await their NCAA Tournament seeding, and Utah Valley secured an automatic NIT invite. Both teams will join the Big West Conference next season as the WAC rebrands to the United Athletic Conference.
