Grand Canyon guard Tyon Grant-Foster was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year on Monday. Grant-Foster is one of the best stories in sports this season. He originally played junior college basketball in Iowa before transferring to Kansas as a junior. Grant-Foster then spent one season there before going to DePaul, when at halftime of his debut, he collapsed … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon’s Tyon Grant-Foster named WAC Player of the Year
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Grand Canyon wins outright regular-season WAC title for 1st time
With a 68-47 win over Cal Baptist on Saturday night, Grand Canyon University men’s basketball won its first outright regular-season WAC title. GCU (27-4, 17-3) finished one game ahead of Tarleton State (23-8, 16-4) despite a late push from the Texans that included an upset win over GCU in late February. On Saturday, the ‘Lopes used a 25-4 run to end the first half and take … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon wins outright regular-season WAC title for 1st time
WAC Tournament schedule: When does GCU basketball play in Las Vegas?
Grand Canyon University men’s basketball has the top seed in the 2024 WAC Tournament, which opens Wednesday at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The championship game is Saturday, and GCU is the defending champion. The Antelopes captured their first outright WAC regular season title with a win over California Baptist on Saturday, finishing 27-4 with a 17-3 conference record this … [Read more...] about WAC Tournament schedule: When does GCU basketball play in Las Vegas?
Duke Brennan uses inspiration from family and high motor to propel GCU basketball
PHOENIX — Ahead of Grand Canyon basketball’s 2024 WAC Tournament that begins for the Antelopes next Friday, GCU forward Duke Brennan found himself researching his second cousin, Colt Brennan. In 2007, the Hawaii quarterback finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting and won the 2007 WAC Championship. He is tied for fifth in career passing touchdowns with 131. Colt Brennan died … [Read more...] about Duke Brennan uses inspiration from family and high motor to propel GCU basketball
Grand Canyon defeats Stephen F. Austin, completes undefeated record at home
PHOENIX — Tyon Grant-Foster scored 29 points to help Grand Canyon defeat Stephen F. Austin 80-58 on Saturday night. Grant-Foster also had six rebounds and blocked four shots for the Antelopes (26-4, 16-3 Western Athletic Conference). Rayshon Harrison added 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds. With the win the ‘Lopes improved to 16-0 at home. It’s the program’s first … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon defeats Stephen F. Austin, completes undefeated record at home