Dixon scores 21 as Grand Canyon beats Kansas City 69-66
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mikey Dixon scored seven of his 21 points in the final two minutes as Grand Canyon beat Kansas City 69-66 on Sunday.
Carlos Johnson had 18 points for Grand Canyon (7-11, 2-2 Western Athletic Conference). Alessandro Lever added 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Jovan Blacksher Jr. had four points and 10 rebounds.
Johnson hit a 3-pointer to give the Antelopes a 48-38 lead with 14 minutes remaining but UMKC scored 13 of the next 16 points to make it 51-all with seven minutes left. Rob Whitfield made a 3 to trim Kansas City's deficit to 63-61 with 23 seconds to go but Dixon made 4 of 4 free throws from there to seal it.
UMKC led for just 19 seconds early in the first half.
Brandon McKissic had 16 points and six rebounds for the Roos (9-11, 2-4), whose losing streak reached four games. Jordan Giles added 13 points and Rob Whitfield scored 12. Freshman Josiah Allick added 11 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.
Grand Canyon plays Seattle at home on Thursday. UMKC matches up against California Baptist on the road on Saturday.
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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 |
2021-22 Summit League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 18-0 | - | 30-5 |
| North Dakota State | 13-5 | 5 | 23-10 |
| Oral Roberts | 12-6 | 6 | 19-12 |
| Kansas City | 12-6 | 6 | 19-12 |
| South Dakota | 11-7 | 7 | 19-12 |
| Western Illinois | 7-11 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Denver | 7-11 | 11 | 11-21 |
| St. Thomas - Minnesota | 4-14 | 14 | 10-20 |
| Omaha | 4-14 | 14 | 5-25 |
| North Dakota | 2-16 | 16 | 6-25 |