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Cross Country

Lopes with a pair of top three finishes

Final

Volleyball

Lopes' comeback falls short in 5-set battle at Air Force

Final

Women's Soccer

Johannes hat trick leads GCU past Nevada

Final

Starr and lopes celebrate after clinching the match

Volleyball

Lopes deliver win in 4 at Air Force

Final

Men's Soccer

GCU clicks to put win streak at 6

Final

Volleyball

Lopes visit Air Force for 2 matches on the road

Women's Basketball

Networks pick 6 women's hoops games

Men's Golf

Positive finish sees 4 Lopes crack top 30 in Miami

Final

Men's Soccer

Homestand begins Wednesday vs. Air Force

Volleyball

Williams' record 30 kills power GCU past UNLV in 5

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Athletic Teams

WAC Commissioner’s Cups

D-I Conference Titles

GCU, Arizona’s Family announce multiyear renewal

GCU lands Bieser off No. 21 national rank, NCAA regional final

MW+ launches as exclusive streaming home of GCU, MW

GCU Athletics launches Antelope Productions, expanding content, storytelling

Frey, Ahern selected in MLB Draft

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'Grace. Grit. Glory.' campaign champions women's sports

Kinley Pappas, Madison Evans and Cameron Ponich

GCU transfer class ranks 22nd nationally

Volleyball fills arena, stats in sweep

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Savannah Kirk, GCU's sophomore second baseman and leadoff hitter, ranked No. 2 nationally in 2025 with a .505 average and was the 2025 WAC Player of the Year. A dynamic slapper and elite base stealer, she went 50 for 50 in steals and helped lead GCU to a top-25 ranking and a fourth straight NCAA Tournament trip.

Savannah Kirk

Softball

Makaih Williams averaged 8.2 points and 2.3 rebounds for the WAC Tournament Champion Lopes, who returned to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. Williams returns for his second GCU season in 2025-26 with a new-look roster of talent surrounding him for sixth-year head coach Bryce Drew.

Makaih Williams

Men's Basketball

Matthew Diehl turned in an impressive freshman season in 2024-25, earning WAC Freshman of the Year and All-WAC First Team honors. Diehl finished with a 72.2 per round scoring average, had four top-10 finishes and finished seventh at NCAA Regionals, the best in program history.

Matthew Diehl

Men's Golf

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In the Heart of Phoenix

Ranked as one of the nation's top-25 campuses (Niche.com), Grand Canyon University sits in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is a bustling university situated in the heart of Phoenix with successful teams earning their way into the hearts of Phoenicians and a student body with a heart to serve the community.

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Grace. Grit. Glory.

GCU's vision is to be the premier university for women’s sports. Grand Canyon University female student-athletes have a humility and GRACE, compete fiercely with GRIT and play for the GLORY of God. More than a campaign, this is our mission.

A Championship Culture

GCU has cultivated a culture of champions, from competing in the NAIA for four decades to the quick rise through the Division II ranks to winning 77 conference championships in the first decade at the Division I level. As the Lopes pave the way forward, their past success fuels the possibilities of the future.

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Faith is our foundation. Excellence is our pursuit.
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Premier Facilities

GCU is proud to boast a premier collection of athletic facilities, many having debuted in the last decade concurrent with the university's rise.

The Biggest Party in College Basketball™

GCU's renowned student section, the Havocs, strive to be the most spirited, energetic, and disruptive student section in the country. They support and encourage all GCU D-I athletic teams, promote school spirit and build Lope pride and tradition. The Havocs create an energetic environment for fans and an intimidating atmosphere for opponents.

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