Dan Majerle makes his regular season home debut as he leads the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team against Western New Mexico Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in GCU Arena.
TV: Cox7 or
www.cox7.com. Pregame show to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Announcers: Matt Rosen (PxP),
Rex Chapman (Analyst) and Barry Buetel (Sideline)
Radio: KPXQ 1360AM or
www.faithtalk1360.com
Announcers:
Michael Potter (PxP) and
Dan Nichols (Analyst)
Live Stats: www.GCULopes.com.
Game Promotion: Fans in attendance will receive a
Thunder the Mascot bobblehead.
GAME NOTES
VS. WESTERN NEW MEXICO: GCU and Western New Mexico have met a number of times, with the 'Lopes leading the all-time series 40-37. They met last season, with GCU posting a 69-58 win over the Mustangs. In that game, three current 'Lopes players posted double-digit scoring: Killian Larson (13), Jeff Lowery (11), and Justin Foreman (10). The Mustangs are members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (D-II) and went 10-16 during the 2012-13 campaign.
LAST TIME OUT: GCU opened the 2013-14 regular season at the USD Classic last weekend. The 'Lopes led by two over Loyola Marymount with 1:52 remaining in Friday's game before the Lions outscored GCU 8-3 to end the game and post a 78-75 victory. GCU took on host San Diego the following night, losing 70-59 as the Toreros shot 52.1 percent from the field. Killian Larson averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds between the two games, while Demetrius Walker averaged 18 points for the 'Lopes.
GCU v. WMN Game Notes