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Grand Canyon University men’s basketball predicted to win WAC

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Coaches and media predicted the Grand Canyon University Antelopes will win the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) this season. Last year, the Lopes finished fifth in the conference with a 12-5 conference record under second-year head coach Bryce Drew. However, their 23-8 overall record netted them the second-best winning percentage, behind only New Mexico State — the WAC’s only … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon University men’s basketball predicted to win WAC

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