Grand Canyon Lopes @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Coles scores 20 as Grand Canyon defeats Southern Utah 74-59
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- — JaKobe Coles had 20 points in Grand Canyon's 74-59 victory against Southern Utah on Thursday night.
Coles also contributed seven rebounds for the Antelopes (14-5, 4-1 Western Athletic Conference). Duke Brennan added 12 points while finishing 5 of 10 from the floor and also had 13 rebounds. Lok Wur shot 4 for 10, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.
Jamir Simpson finished with 21 points and six rebounds for the Thunderbirds (9-10, 1-4). Hercy Miller added 10 points for Southern Utah. JT Langston Jr. also put up eight points, six rebounds and two steals.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Grand Canyon visits Utah Tech and Southern Utah plays Cal Baptist at home.
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Game Information
Cedar City, UT
Referee:Eric Curry
Referee:Robert Felder
Referee:Grant Jeffres
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 9-2 | - | 18-3 |
| New Mexico | 9-2 | - | 18-4 |
| San Diego State | 9-2 | - | 15-6 |
| Nevada | 8-3 | 1 | 16-6 |
| Grand Canyon | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| UNLV | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Boise State | 5-6 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Fresno State | 4-6 | 4.5 | 10-11 |
| Wyoming | 4-7 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Colorado State | 3-8 | 6 | 12-10 |
| San José State | 1-10 | 8 | 6-16 |
| Air Force | 0-10 | 8.5 | 3-18 |
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 6-3 | - | 16-6 |
| California Baptist | 6-3 | - | 16-6 |
| UT Arlington | 6-3 | - | 14-7 |
| Utah Tech | 6-4 | 0.5 | 13-11 |
| Southern Utah | 4-6 | 2.5 | 8-15 |
| Abilene Christian | 2-6 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Tarleton State | 2-7 | 4 | 11-11 |
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