IRVINE, Calif. (Interstat) — California Baptist pulled off a road upset Friday night, defeating UC Irvine 69-61 at the Bren Events Center. The Lancers improved to 2-0 while handing the Anteaters their first loss.

UC Irvine, a heavy pregame favorite, trailed 29-26 at halftime and could not close the gap in the second half. Jonathan Griman posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for California Baptist, while Martel Williams added a team-high 17 points. Dominique Daniels chipped in 16 points and seven assists. Jovan Jester and Jurian Dixon each scored 16 points for UC Irvine in the losing effort before a crowd of 2,360.