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Season of adversity: GCU freshman Kobe Knox seizing opportunity through injuries There has been more adversity this season than any other since Bryce Drew came to Grand Canyon to lead the basketball team.
Harrison scores 38, Grand Canyon downs Utah Tech 89-85
The Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 89-85 on Wednesday led by Rayshon Harrison's 38 pointsJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grand Canyon men's basketball comeback effort falls short at California Baptist After a sluggish first half, the GCU men's basketball team ounted a strong comeback, but lost at California Baptist.
JANUARY 15 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Battin scores 18, Cal Baptist beats Grand Canyon 79-74
Led by Riley Battin's 18 points, the Cal Baptist Lancers defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 79-74JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baumann's 19 lead Grand Canyon over UT Arlington 80-48
Led by Noah Baumann's 19 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the UT Arlington Mavericks 80-48JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jovan Blacksher - Done for season Blacksher will miss the remainder of the season after he suffered a torn ACL in Grand Canyon's 72-68 win over Sam Houston State on Jan. 5, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.
Impact The loss of Blacksher, the Western Athletic Conference's Preseason Player of the Year, is a devastating blow to the Antelopes, who are eyeing their second straight NCAA tournament appearance. Blacksher, a fourth-year junior, will have one final year of eligibility to use in 2023-24 if the NCAA doesn't grant him a medical hardship exemption for his injury-shortened 2022-23 campaign. He averaged 11.5 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game over his first 11 outings before sustaining the knee injury.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Jovan Blacksher - Out Saturday Blacksher will not play in Saturday's game at Stephen F. Austin due to an undisclosed injury, Richard Obert of Arizona Central reports.
Impact Blacksher suffered the injury in Thursday's comeback overtime victory at Sam Houston. While it remains unclear what the issue is, the team is awaiting test results. The guard's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Texas-Arlington.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison's 28 help Grand Canyon down Sam Houston 72-68 in OT
Led by Rayshon Harrison's 28 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 72-68 in overtimeJANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Idaho State hosts McGlothan and Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon hosts the Idaho State Bengals after Gabe McGlothan scored 20 points in Grand Canyon's 83-73 overtime victory against the Pepperdine WavesDECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McGlothan helps Grand Canyon top Pepperdine 83-73 in OT
Gabe McGlothan scored 20 points, including four in overtime, and Grand Canyon knocked off Pepperdine 83-73DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jovan Blacksher - Inefficient shooting Saturday Blacksher (undisclosed) produced seven points (1-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 60-58 loss to North Texas.
Impact Despite missing all but one of his shots Saturday, Blacksher will receive sufficient opportunities to redeem himself. He averaged 11.4 points on a 36.5 field goal percentage across his seven games started since November.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jovan Blacksher - Game-time decision Blacksher (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game at North Texas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Blacksher has been sidelined since Nov. 29 with an ankle injury. His status Saturday will depend on how he is feeling closer to game-time.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Photos: GCU vs. Loyola Marymount, Dec. 7, 2022 GCU men's basketball team hosted Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Jovan Blacksher - Misses second straight game Blacksher (undisclosed) did not play in Wednesday's 69-65 loss to Loyola Marymoun.
Impact Blacksher missed his second straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. It is unclear how long he will remain out, thought his next chance to return is Saturday against North Texas.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grand Canyon hosts Loyola Marymount (CA) after Shelton's 24-point showing
Loyola Marymount (CA) faces the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Cameron Shelton scored 24 points in the Lions' 64-52 victory against the Nevada Wolf PackDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loyola Marymount (CA) takes on Grand Canyon following Shelton's 24-point performance
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joshua leads Alcorn State against No. 13 Tennessee after 30-point game
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harrison scores 21, Grand Canyon knocks off Wyoming 66-58
Rayshon Harrison’s 21 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Wyoming 66-58DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jovan Blacksher - Won't play Saturday Blacker (undisclosed) is unavailable to play in Saturday's game against Wyoming.
Impact Blacksher will miss his second game of the season Saturday for an undisclosed reason. The 5-foot-11 guard is averaging 12.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 29.0 minutes across seven games this season. Blacksher's next chance to play is Wednesday's game against Loyola Marymount.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grand Canyon visits Wyoming after Reynolds' 25-point game
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joshua leads Alcorn State against No. 13 Tennessee after 30-point outing
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blacksher and Grand Canyon host Wyoming
Grand Canyon takes on the Wyoming Cowboys after Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 21 points in the Antelopes' 80-72 victory against the Alcorn State BravesDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blacksher scores 21, Grand Canyon beats Alcorn State 80-72
Led by Jovan Blacksher Jr.'s 21 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Alcorn State Braves 80-72 on TuesdayNOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grand Canyon puts home win streak on the line against Alcorn State
Grand Canyon comes into a matchup with Alcorn State as winners of five home games in a rowNOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grand Canyon faces Alcorn State, aims for 6th straight home win
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
