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Senior guard Damien Daniels leaps towards the net. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Gallery: Men’s Basketball falls short to California Baptist in tournament matchup

March 7, 2023 by Meghan Long and Daniel Curd

The men’s basketball team was defeated 62-69 by the California Baptist University Lancers in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament at Michelob ULTRA arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday afternoon. This concluded the tournament and regular season for the Wildcats.

Damien Daniels, senior guard from Kansas City, Missouri, makes a shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
(Photo by Meghan Long)
Joe Pleasant, senior forward from Overland Park, Kansas, goes for a dunk. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Damien Daniels, senior guard from Kansas City, Missouri, looks to make a shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The team listens to their coach during a timeout. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Hunter Jack Madden, junior guard from Sydney, Australia, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Ali Abdou Dibba, sophomore guard from Stockholm, Sweden, weaves through his opponents. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ali Abdou Dibba, sophomore guard from Stockholm, Sweden, makes a two-point shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tobias Cameron, graduate guard from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, goes for a dunk. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Airion Simmons, senior forward from Little Rock, Arkansaw, looks for an opening. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ja’Sean Jackson, sophomore guard from San Antonio, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Joe Pleasant, senior forward from Overland Park, Kansas, looks for a shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Joe Pleasant, senior forward from Overland Park, Kansas, makes a shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Damien Daniels, senior guard from Kansas City, Missouri, makes a three-point shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tobias Cameron, graduate guard from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, looks to make a shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Joe Pleasant, senior forward from Overland Park, Kansas, leaps for the tip-off. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Damien Daniels, senior guard from Kansas City, Missouri, dribbles the ball down court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Damien Daniels, senior guard, reaches for the ball. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Redshirt-freshman guard Leonardo Bettiol shoots a free throw. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior guard Damien Daniels leaps towards the net. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Hunter Jack Madden, junior guard, holds the net. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Junior guard Hunter Jack Madden shoots a free throw. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior guard Damien Daniels charges down the court. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

About Meghan Long

About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Gallery: Men’s Basketball falls short to California Baptist in tournament matchup

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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