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Grand Canyon knocks off UNLV 80-67

Jaden Henley had 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the UNLV Rebels 80-67

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jaden Henley - Finishes with 28 and 11 Henley closed Wednesday's 80-67 victory over UNLV with 28 points (9-14 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact The senior led the Lopes in both scoring and rebounding Wednesday. He leads them in scoring on the year, too, averaging 17.8 points per contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Shaw - Inactive Wednesday Shaw (ankle) will not appear in Wednesday's game against UNLV.

Impact Shaw will miss his ninth-straight game with an ankle injury as the Lopes face off against the Runnin' Rebels on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-6 junior, who is averaging 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 19 games (21.6 minutes per game), will have his next chance to return Saturday against Utah State.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Makaih Williams - Drops 29 in defeat Williams produced 29 points (10-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 70-65 loss to Wyoming.

Impact The junior led all scorers on both teams Saturday. Williams is second on his own team in scoring for the year, averaging 13.9 points per contest, behind Jaden Henley, who's averaging 17.4.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Efe Demirel - Records double-double in win Demirel produced 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 73-63 victory over San Diego State.

Impact The center led Grand Canyon in rebounding for the game. Demirel is averaging 8.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Shaw - Missing fifth straight game Shaw (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against San Diego State.

Impact Shaw is set to miss a fifth straight game for Grand Canyon, and the junior guard doesn't have a clear timetable to return to action. Look for Brian Moore to remain in the starting unit while Shaw is out.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 9 • SI.COM

Nana Owusu-Anane - Strong game in defeat Owusu-Anane registered 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and four steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 80-78 loss to UNLV.

Impact The forward filled the stat sheet, leading Grand Canyon in scoring, rebounding and steals. Owusu-Anane is averaging 9.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game for the season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Shaw - Remains out Shaw (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at UNLV.

Impact Shaw won't be an option for Grand Canyon in this game, and he'll miss a fourth consecutive contest due to an ankle problem. This means Brian Moore should remain in a starting role for the time being until Shaw is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Henley - Plays mistake-free basketball Henley posted 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 81-57 win over Air Force.

Impact The senior scored, rebounded and distributed in the 24-point win. Perhaps most importantly, he didn't turn the ball over. Henley leads Grand Canyon in scoring (17.1 points per game), assists (2.7 per contest) and steals (1.5 per game) this season, though he is also averaging 2.7 turnovers per contest.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Moore Jr. - Scores efficiently Moore closed with 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 81-57 win over Air Force.

Impact Moore led the Lopes in scoring for the game. The senior has now played in two contests since returning from a two-game absence due to an undisclosed injury, and he has started and played more than 20 minutes in both contests.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makaih Williams - Finishes with 15 Williams ended Tuesday's 81-57 win over Air Force with 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.

Impact Williams was one of four Grand Canyon players in double figures on an 81-point night. The junior is Grand Canyon's second-leading scorer on the year, averaging 13.0 points per contest.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

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Caleb Shaw - Won't play Tuesday Shaw (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against Air Force, according to Jordon Leon of Sideline Sports Network.

Impact Shaw has missed the team's last two games with an ankle injury, and the issue is severe enough to rule him out of the upcoming matchup against Air Force as well. This means his next chance to play will come against UNLV on Saturday, Feb. 7.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Canyon completes season sweep of Boise State with blowout victory Boise State’s four-game Mountain West men’s basketball winning streak came to an end on Friday night at Grand Canyon. The Lopes (14-7, 7-3)...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

What head coach Leon Rice said about Boise State's loss to Grand Canyon The Boise State men’s basketball team couldn’t hang with Grand Canyon on Friday night in Phoenix. The Lopes outscored the Broncos 43-28 in t...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

Brian Moore Jr. - Good to go Saturday Moore (undisclosed) is available for Grand Canyon on Saturday.

Impact Moore has missed the last two games, but the starting point guard will return for Grand Canyon on Friday night. He averages 9.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Moore Jr. - Questionable to play Friday Moore (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game versus Boise State.

Impact Moore has missed two straight games and is in jeopardy of missing a third. It's likely he tries to test his injury out in pregame warmups to determine if he's able to go. Makaih Williams would figure to remain in the starting five if Moore is ultimately unable to go.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Shaw - Out again Friday Shaw (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Boise State.

Impact According to Paul Coro of GCULopes.com, Shaw is set to miss a second straight game with an ankle injury. Dusty Stromer got the start in Tuesday's loss to Nevada, and at least temporarily, figures to remain in that role until canle to return.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Moore Jr. - Ruled out, won't play Tuesday Moore (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Nevada, Brennan Williams of Go Lopes Radio reports.

Impact Moore was initially listed as questionable for this matchup, but his absence means GCU will be without its primary playmaker and offense initiator. Makaih Williams should remain in the starting lineup with Moore set to miss a second straight game.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Shaw - Out vs. Nevada Shaw (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Nevada.

Impact The loss of Shaw is a significant one for Grand Canyon, as he's started in 11 of his 19 appearances this season. With him sidelined, look for Dusty Stromer to see more minutes and an expanded role in the backcourt.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Moore Jr. - Questionable to play Tuesday Moore (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Nevada.

Impact A decision on Moore's availability will likely be made closer to Tuesday's 10:30 p.m. ET tipoff. The guard has started in 16 of 17 appearances this season, averaging 9.0 points, 2.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 25.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Henley - Leads team to victory Henley racked up 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 68-57 victory over Fresno State.

Impact The senior led Grand Canyon in scoring for the game. Henley also leads the Lopes in points per game for the season, averaging 17.2. That's good for fifth in the Mountain West as well.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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