Summary
The Kansas Jayhawks and California Baptist Lancers will compete in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's East Regional. The game will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Viejas Arena in San Diego. Kansas is a fourth-seeded team while California Baptist is seeded thirteenth.
Key Facts
- Kansas Jayhawks are the fourth seed with a 23-10 record.
- California Baptist Lancers are the thirteenth seed with a 25-8 record.
- The game is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9:45 PM ET.
- The game will be broadcast on CBS and available for live streaming on Fubo.
- Kansas faced challenges during the season, with wins over several top teams and losses towards the end of the season.
- California Baptist secured their tournament spot by defeating top-seeded Utah Valley.
- This is the first time California Baptist is competing in the NCAA Tournament since becoming eligible.
- The winner will play against either St. John’s or Northern Iowa in the next round.
