The Grand Canyon Antelopes are heading to the WAC Tournament semifinals. GCU basketball beat Sam Houston State 71-66 in the quarterfinals of the WAC tourney on Thursday night in Las Vegas. ‘Lopes guard Holland Woods led the way with a game-high 24 points. Jovan Blacksher scored 13 and Chance McMillian had 12. GCU forward Gabe McGlothan led the team in rebounds with six. … [Read more...] about GCU basketball beats Sam Houston, advances to WAC Tournament semis
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GCU basketball’s path set as No. 4 seed in WAC Tournament
The 2022 WAC Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Grand Canyon won’t start playing until the “second round” of the tournament on Thursday at 6 p.m., though, which is actually the third day of games for the tourney. GCU finished the regular season with a 22-7 overall record while going 13-5 to finish fourth in the Western Atheltic Conference. As … [Read more...] about GCU basketball’s path set as No. 4 seed in WAC Tournament
GCU defeats Dixie State, extends win streak to 4 games
PHOENIX (AP) — Holland Woods registered 13 points and seven assists as Grand Canyon beat Dixie State 70-53 on Saturday night. Chance McMillian had 12 points for Grand Canyon (22-7, 12-5 Western Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Sean Miller-Moore added 12 points and nine rebounds. Yvan Ouedraogo had 14 rebounds. Jovan Blacksher Jr., who led the … [Read more...] about GCU defeats Dixie State, extends win streak to 4 games
Jovan Blacksher Jr.’s game-high 18 points lifts GCU basketball over Sam Houston
PHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. tossed in 18 points to propel Grand Canyon to a 67-41 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday night. Chance McMillian added 15 points for the Antelopes (20-7, 10-5 Western Athletic Conference). Gabe McGlothan totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds. Yvan Ouedraogo had eight rebounds. The Bearkats’ 25.8 field goal percentage represented the worst mark … [Read more...] about Jovan Blacksher Jr.’s game-high 18 points lifts GCU basketball over Sam Houston
GCU adapting to deeper conference, new style of basketball
Grand Canyon University was one of three Western Athletic Conference teams with winning percentages above 60% last year. The WAC then added five schools ahead of the 2021-22 season: Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Lamar, Abilene Christian and Southern Utah. Six teams have winning percentages above 60% ahead of the conference tournament on March 8, including GCU at 20-7. GCU won … [Read more...] about GCU adapting to deeper conference, new style of basketball