Watch Cal Baptist Lancers vs. SMU Mustangs: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch California Baptist vs. SMU basketball game

By Scout Staff

Nov 26, 2024 at 10:30 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

SMU is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Cal Baptist 45-32.

If SMU keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 5-2 in no time. On the other hand, Cal Baptist will have to make due with a 4-3 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

SMU Mustangs @ Cal Baptist Lancers

Current Records: SMU 4-2, Cal Baptist 4-2

How To Watch

When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
Where: Acrisure Arena -- Palm Springs, California
TV: tru TV
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)

What to Know

Cal Baptist has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Tuesday. They will face off against the SMU Mustangs at 9:30 p.m. ET at Acrisure Arena. The Lancers are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 79.5 points per game this season.

Last Saturday, Cal Baptist came out on top against Eastern Washington by a score of 79-68 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).

Meanwhile, SMU entered their contest against Miss. State on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. SMU took an 84-79 hit to the loss column at the hands of Miss. State. The Mustangs got off to an early lead (up 13 with 10:46 left in the first quarter), but sadly they weren't able to maintain that momentum.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Matt Cross, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Samet Yigitoglu, who scored 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.

Cal Baptist's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for SMU, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.

Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as the two teams are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. Cal Baptist hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 79.5 points per game. However, it's not like SMU struggles in that department as they've been averaging 89.7. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.

Cal Baptist is hoping to beat the odds on Tuesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This will be their first time playing as the underdogs this season.