Grand Canyon Antelopes solidified their Western Athletic Conference dominance with an 82-75 road win against UT Arlington on Saturday. Shooting guard Rayshon Harrison delivered 19 points and five rebounds, orchestrating critical plays that kept the Mavericks at bay throughout the second half.
Tyon Grant-Foster’s all-around contribution (18 points, five assists, three blocks) proved pivotal in containing UT Arlington’s offense. JaKobe Coles added defensive intensity with eight rebounds and three steals alongside his 13 points. While Darius Burford (14 points) and Raysean Seamster (12 points, six rebounds) showed flashes for the Mavericks, inconsistent perimeter shooting (.333 3PT%) undermined their comeback efforts.
Key factors shaping the outcome:
- Grand Canyon’s +7 advantage in free-throw attempts
- UT Arlington’s 14 turnovers vs. Antelopes’ 9
- 42-36 rebounding edge for Grand Canyon
The Antelopes (19-6, 9-2 WAC) now sit 1.5 games ahead of Seattle U in conference standings. With March Madness implications looming, their Saturday home matchup against Cal Baptist becomes crucial. UT Arlington (12-14, 5-7) faces Tarleton State needing wins to avoid WAC Tournament play-in scenarios.
“Harrison’s late-game poise under pressure sealed this – he’s emerging as a true closer,” noted postgame analysts.
Saturday’s results intensify the WAC’s playoff race, with Grand Canyon positioning itself for a potential double-bye in the conference tournament.