Blacksher scores 21, Grand Canyon beats Alcorn State 80-72
PHOENIX -- — Jovan Blacksher Jr.'s 21 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Alcorn State 80-72 on Tuesday.
Blacksher also added five assists for the Antelopes (6-2). Rayshon Harrison scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Noah Baumann was 5-of-8 shooting (4 for 6 from distance) to finish with 14 points.
Byron Joshua led the way for the Braves (3-5) with 30 points. Jeremiah Kendall added 14 points and eight rebounds for Alcorn State. Dekedran Thorn also had 14 points.
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Game Information
Global Credit Union Arena
2:00 AM, 30 November 2022
Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 6,713
- Referees:
- Randy McCall
- David Hall
- Randy Richardson
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 2-0 | - | 7-8 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Alabama State | 2-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-10 |
| Jackson State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 1-13 |
| Texas Southern | 1-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-1 | 1 | 2-13 |
| Florida A&M | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
| Alcorn State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 0-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Grambling | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 1-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Utah Valley | 1-0 | - | 9-6 |
| California Baptist | 1-0 | - | 8-7 |
| Tarleton State | 1-0 | - | 6-10 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-11 |
| Southern Utah | 0-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| UT Arlington | 0-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Seattle U | 0-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
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