| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIC | 34 | 29 | 63 |
| GCU | 42 | 38 | 80 |
Blacksher Jr. leads Grand Canyon past Chicago St. 80-63
PHOENIX -- — Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 24 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range and Grand Canyon beat Chicago State 80-63 on Thursday night in a Western Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Gabe McGlothan had 17 points for Grand Canyon (11-2), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Dima Zdor added 10 points.
Ali Abdou Dibba scored 21 points for the Cougars (4-10) and Coreyoun Rushin scored 16 with nine rebounds.
The Cougars' leading scorer, Brandon Betson (14 points per game) finished 2-for-11 shooting.
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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 |