Kansas Jayhawks vs Cal Baptist Lancers

0:00On March 16th, the Kansas J-Hawks earned a number 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face the number 13 seeded. California Baptist Lancers in the first round. The game tips off around 8.45 pm, Central Time on Friday at Vieja, Serena in San Diego, California. This marks Kansas's 36th straight tournament appearance, the longest active streak in Division 1 men's college basketball, and there. 53rd overall. Under Coach Bill Self, the J-Hawks are 9 and 6 all time as a number 4 seed, with just 1 first round loss and 6 tries. Meanwhile, it's the first ever NCAA bid for Cal Baptist, who punched their ticket by upsetting number 1 seed, Utah Valley 63 to 61 in. The Western Athletic Conference Tournament title game. The Lancers joined Division 1 play relatively recently and have never beaten the top 25 team. Cal Baptist finishes the season 25 and 8, led by Whack Player of the Year, Dominique Daniels Jr., who averages 23.2 points per game.

1:06Senior Gar Martel Williams chips in 12.7 and Coach Rick Croy, boasts a strong 275 and 136 record over 13 years. First timers like the Lancers always bring energy, but Kansas's experience gives them the edge as heavy favorites by 14 and a half points. Expect a solid J-Hawks win to kick off their latest March run.