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GCU baseball hires Gregg Wallis as next head coach

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Grand Canyon has found its next baseball coach. The program announced the hiring of Gregg Wallis on Friday, taking over for Andy Stankiewics, who left for the USC job last Sunday. “Grand Canyon University is home,” Wallis said in a press release. “I can’t thank president Brian Mueller and (VP of athletics) Jamie Boggs enough for the opportunity to be the head baseball coach. … [Read more...] about GCU baseball hires Gregg Wallis as next head coach

USC baseball hires GCU’s Andy Stankiewicz as head coach

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After two straight NCAA Tournament appearances, the Grand Canyon baseball team will be looking for a new skipper. Andy Stankiewicz, GCU’s manager the past 11 seasons, is taking the head coaching job at USC, the team announced Sunday. One of the most respected names in college baseball will lead USC into a new era! Please welcome Head Coach Andy Stankiewicz to the Trojan … [Read more...] about USC baseball hires GCU’s Andy Stankiewicz as head coach

GCU baseball blows 6-run lead to Missouri St., eliminated from NCAA Tournament

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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Leadoff batter Spencer Nivens hit a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and Mason Hull followed with a go-ahead two-run shot as Missouri State rallied for an 8-7 victory over Grand Canyon in an elimination game at the Stillwater Regional on Saturday. Missouri State will play the loser of Saturday’s nightcap between No. 7 overall seed … [Read more...] about GCU baseball blows 6-run lead to Missouri St., eliminated from NCAA Tournament

GCU baseball falls to Arkansas in Stillwater Regional

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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cayden Wallace, who hit two home runs, and Michael Turner both drove in three runs and No. 2 seeded Arkansas defeated No. 3 seed Grand Canyon 7-1 on Friday in the Stillwater Regional. Wallace plated a run when he was hit by a pitch and Turner followed with a two-run single in a four-run second inning that put the Razorbacks on top 5-0. That was plenty … [Read more...] about GCU baseball falls to Arkansas in Stillwater Regional