Grand Canyon University

Liam Lloyd had 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and Asbjorn Midtgaard added 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead Grand Canyon to a 98-47 win over Bethesda on Saturday. The ‘Lopes outscored Bethesda 44-18 in the first half and 54-29 in the second half. Rashad Smith added 10 points and Jovan Blacksher Jr. had seven assists as Grand Canyon (8-3) earned its fourth consecutive … [Read more...] about Big first half powers Grand Canyon men’s basketball past Bethesda 98-47

The Western Athletic Conference on Thursday announced the addition of four teams formerly of the Southland Conference, plus the addition of one Big Sky team. Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin will join the WAC for the 2021-22 academic year, while Southern Utah out of the Big Sky will follow them to the conference in 2022-23. While that changes … [Read more...] about GCU believes basketball gets boost from WAC additions

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Asbjorn Midtgaard recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Grand Canyon to a 59-48 win over Tarleton State on Saturday night. Oscar Frayer had 12 points for Grand Canyon (6-3, 2-0 Western Athletic Conference). Gabe McGlothan added 11 rebounds. Jonathan Jackson Jr. had 14 points for the Texans (2-4, 0-2). Freddy Hicks added nine rebounds. Shamir Bogues … [Read more...] about Asbjorn Midtgaard leads Grand Canyon MBB past Tarleton State

A bill being introduced Thursday by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation, including a share of the revenue generated by their sports, and create a federal commission on college athletics. The College Athletes Bill of Rights is sponsored by U.S. Senators Corey Booker (D-N.J.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kirsten Gillibrand … [Read more...] about Lawmakers present College Athletes Bill of Rights that could change NCAA

PHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. had a career-high 22 points as Grand Canyon topped Nevada 87-77 on Friday night. Alessandro Lever had 19 points for Grand Canyon (4-0), which won its fourth consecutive game to start the season. Oscar Frayer added 12 points and nine rebounds. Mikey Dixon had 11 points. Related LinksGCU releases men's basketball schedule, hosts ASU in … [Read more...] about Jovan Blacksher Jr. leads Grand Canyon over Nevada 87-77

Alessandro Lever had 20 points as Grand Canyon romped past Mississippi Valley State 88-49 on Tuesday night. Asbjorn Midtgaard had 17 points and 13 rebounds for Grand Canyon (3-0). Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 13 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Oscar Frayer had five assists. Terry Collins had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Delta Devils (0-4). Devin Gordon added 12 … [Read more...] about Alessandro Lever drops 20 as Grand Canyon romps Mississippi Valley State

PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever had 18 points as Grand Canyon topped Grambling State 69-53 on Wednesday night. Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 11 points and seven assists for Grand Canyon (1-0). Asbjorn Midtgaard added six points and 15 rebounds. Kelton Edwards had 12 points for the Tigers (0-1). Related LinksGCU releases men's basketball schedule, hosts ASU in DecemberGCU men's … [Read more...] about Lever leads Grand Canyon past Grambling State in season opener

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State’s men’s basketball team will temporarily move to Phoenix due to coronavirus restrictions in its home state. The Aggies are expecting to be in Arizona for five weeks, but could extend their stay depending on developments with the pandemic, deputy athletic director Braun Cartwright said Tuesday. They are hoping to play their first game … [Read more...] about New Mexico State men’s basketball to temporarily relocate to Phoenix

Grand Canyon University’s men’s basketball team is well-positioned for its best finish in the Western Athletic Conference in four years. The Lopes were picked to finish second in the nine-team conference in a poll of WAC coaches, notching 52 points. GCU ranks behind conference power New Mexico State, who earned 64 points in the preseason poll, a year after the Aggies went 16-0 … [Read more...] about GCU men’s basketball picked to finish 2nd in WAC by coaches