| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIC | 18 | 29 | 47 |
| GCU | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Lever lifts Grand Canyon past Chicago St. 71-47
PHOENIX -- Alessandro Lever posted 15 points as Grand Canyon easily defeated Chicago State 71-47 on Saturday night.
Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 14 points and six rebounds for Grand Canyon (12-13, 7-4 Western Athletic Conference). Mikey Dixon added 13 points. Carlos Johnson had 10 points and six rebounds.
Amir Gholizadeh had 18 points for the Cougars (4-23, 0-12). Chicago State has lost 17 games in a row, the longest active losing streak in the nation.
The Antelopes improve to 2-0 against the Cougars for the season. Grand Canyon defeated Chicago State 78-64 on Jan. 16. Grand Canyon matches up against Seattle on the road on Thursday. Chicago State plays California Baptist at home next Saturday.
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2020-2021 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 9-3 | - | 11-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 8-3 | 0.5 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Seattle U | 4-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| California Baptist | 5-6 | 3.5 | 12-9 |
| Tarleton | 4-7 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-4 | 4 | 9-8 |
| Dixie State | 4-9 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | 3 | 0-9 |