Grand Canyon Antelopes bolstered their WAC Conference standing with an 82-75 road win over UT Arlington on Saturday. Rayshon Harrison spearheaded the charge with 19 points and five rebounds, reinforcing his role as a pivotal player for the 19-6 Antelopes.
Tyon Grant-Foster delivered a dynamic all-around performance, netting 18 points alongside five assists and three blocks. JaKobe Coles contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, showcasing versatility on both ends of the court. The Antelopes' balanced offense and defensive grit proved decisive in their ninth conference victory.
Our depth and execution down the stretch made the difference, said a team representative post-game.
UT Arlington’s Darius Burford scored a team-high 14 points, but the Mavericks struggled to contain Grand Canyon’s firepower. Raysean Seamster and Diante Smith combined for 24 points, yet inconsistency plagued the 12-14 squad.
- Key Stat: Grand Canyon shot 47% from the field.
- Turnovers: UT Arlington committed 14 vs. Grand Canyon’s 9.
With this win, Grand Canyon tightens its grip on second place in the WAC. Both teams face critical matchups next Saturday, as the Antelopes host Cal Baptist and UT Arlington battles Tarleton State.