Sam Houston Bearkats @ Grand Canyon Lopes
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 22 | 19 | 41 |
GCU | 35 | 32 | 67 |
Blacksher lifts Grand Canyon over Sam Houston 67-41
PHOENIX -- — 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 by a Grand Canyon opponent this season. Sam Houston totaled 19 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Savion Flagg had seven rebounds for the Bearkats (17-13, 12-5).
Demarkus Lampley, the Bearkats' second leading scorer heading into the contest at 10 points per game, was held to five points and made just 1 of 6 shots from beyond the arc.
The Antelopes evened the season series against the Bearkats. Sam Houston defeated Grand Canyon 58-56 on Jan. 22.
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Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Toby Doolittle
Referee:Kevin Virginillio
Referee:Ian Caldwell
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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