Lever carries Grand Canyon past New Mexico St. 70-62
PHOENIX -- — Alessandro Lever posted 14 points as Grand Canyon won its seventh straight game, defeating New Mexico State 70-62 on Friday night.
Mikey Dixon had 14 points for Grand Canyon (11-3, 5-0 Western Athletic Conference). Asbjorn Midtgaard added 12 points. Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 11 points and eight assists.
Johnny McCants had 13 points and eight rebounds for the Aggies (3-2, 0-1). Jabari Rice added 12 points.
Clayton Henry, whose 16 points per game coming into the contest led the Aggies, shot 14% (1 of 7) and finished with five points.
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2021-22 Western Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
New Mexico State | 14-4 | - | 27-7 |
Seattle U | 14-4 | - | 23-9 |
Stephen F. Austin | 14-4 | - | 22-10 |
Grand Canyon | 13-5 | 1 | 23-8 |
Sam Houston | 13-5 | 1 | 19-14 |
Abilene Christian | 11-7 | 3 | 25-11 |
Utah Valley | 10-8 | 4 | 20-12 |
Tarleton | 9-9 | 5 | 14-17 |
California Baptist | 7-11 | 7 | 18-16 |
Dixie State | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
UT Rio Grande Valley | 3-15 | 11 | 8-23 |
Chicago State | 3-15 | 11 | 7-25 |
Lamar | 0-18 | 14 | 2-27 |