Blacksher, Grand Canyon hand San Francisco first loss 49-48

Updated: Dec 19, 2021, 06:33 am

PHOENIX -- — Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 23 points — adding four assists and four steals — and Grand Canyon held off San Francisco 49-48 on Saturday night, handing the Dons their first loss of the season.

Blacksher sank 9 of 17 shots from the floor for the Antelopes (10-2), who shot just 34,5% overall.

Yauhen Massalski finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Dons (10-1).

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