Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Baylor on October 10, 2025 , Loss , 74, to, 79
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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Saturday, November 23
Salt Lake City, UT
2 p.m.
Grand Canyon
3-3
78
vs
69
Lamar
1-5
1
2
F
Grand Canyon
37
41
78
Lamar
26
43
69
Garrison finished with a career-best 22
Photo by: Darryl Webb
'Lopes Make it Two Straight with Win Over Lamar
11/23/2013 4:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Grand Canyon's win over Savannah State last night was its first in nearly 22 years over a Division I opponent. It took less than 24 hours to pick up the second after a 78-69 win over Lamar at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
With the win GCU moved its record to .500 at 3-3. Lamar fell to 1-5.
"Our expectation was to come into this weekend and play well and to get two wins is big for our program," said head coach Dan Majerle. "We played really well in the first half and once again weathered a storm starting off the second half. We received contributions up and down our roster and I'm proud of the guys."
Grand Canyon received career-best scoring efforts from Jerome Garrison and Blake Davis, who had 22 and 15 respectively. Garrison had 19 last night in the win over Savannah State.
Garrison, with Demetrius Walker out of the lineup the past two games, was moved back to the two guard, a spot he has played regularly in his career.
"Jerome playing over at two guard is his natural position," added Majerle. "We have had him at the point because of our situation. He feels more at home at the two and can use his size and does well coming off screens and posts up well. He is one of our captains and does it night in and night out."
"Moving over to two guard has brought back my aggression on the court," said Garrison. "It has given me back the confidence I have had during my career. Coach Majerle has told me to be more aggressive and since we talked I have really tried to assert myself."
As was the case last night, the Antelopes got out quickly building leads of 17 on two occasions. They would take a 37-26 lead into the half, highlighted by 6-for-14 shooting from behind the arc.
Lamar came out aggressively and was able to cut the GCU lead to four at 45-41 with 14:20 left in the game.
Justin Foreman then nailed a three-pointer and Akachi Okugo's driving layup put GCU up 50-41, thwarting the Cardinals rally.
From there GCU will lead by no less than seven and maintained a double-digit advantage over the last eight minutes of the contest.
Killian Larson continued to be a beast on the glass, finishing tonight with 16 rebounds after a career-high 17 last night. He also chipped in 11 points.
Foreman finished with 12 points and Okugo had 10, both season highs.
The Antelopes shot 42% from the floor, compared to 39% for Lamar. They won the battle on the boards with a 40-38 edge.
"Tonight we really focused on coming out in the second half with the same intensity as we started the game," added Garrison. "It can be hard at times after sitting down and needing to warm back up. Tonight we were ready to play and knew once we weathered their run we could answer and finish off this game."
Grand Canyon will now return home for their final two non-conference home games of the season. The Antelopes will face San Diego Christian on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. in GCU Arena and will host Vanguard on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.gcuarena.com or by calling the box office at 602.639.8999. Both games can be seen on Cox7 in Phoenix or online at www.cox7.com. KKNT 960 AM will be the radio home for both contests or online at www.960thepatriot.com. The Antelopes have gone 31-2 at home since the arena opened prior to the 2011-12 campaign.
GCU 78 LU 69
Michael Potter's postgame interview with GCU assistant coach Chris Crevelone
With the win GCU moved its record to .500 at 3-3. Lamar fell to 1-5.
"Our expectation was to come into this weekend and play well and to get two wins is big for our program," said head coach Dan Majerle. "We played really well in the first half and once again weathered a storm starting off the second half. We received contributions up and down our roster and I'm proud of the guys."
Grand Canyon received career-best scoring efforts from Jerome Garrison and Blake Davis, who had 22 and 15 respectively. Garrison had 19 last night in the win over Savannah State.
Garrison, with Demetrius Walker out of the lineup the past two games, was moved back to the two guard, a spot he has played regularly in his career.
"Jerome playing over at two guard is his natural position," added Majerle. "We have had him at the point because of our situation. He feels more at home at the two and can use his size and does well coming off screens and posts up well. He is one of our captains and does it night in and night out."
"Moving over to two guard has brought back my aggression on the court," said Garrison. "It has given me back the confidence I have had during my career. Coach Majerle has told me to be more aggressive and since we talked I have really tried to assert myself."
As was the case last night, the Antelopes got out quickly building leads of 17 on two occasions. They would take a 37-26 lead into the half, highlighted by 6-for-14 shooting from behind the arc.
Lamar came out aggressively and was able to cut the GCU lead to four at 45-41 with 14:20 left in the game.
Justin Foreman then nailed a three-pointer and Akachi Okugo's driving layup put GCU up 50-41, thwarting the Cardinals rally.
From there GCU will lead by no less than seven and maintained a double-digit advantage over the last eight minutes of the contest.
Killian Larson continued to be a beast on the glass, finishing tonight with 16 rebounds after a career-high 17 last night. He also chipped in 11 points.
Foreman finished with 12 points and Okugo had 10, both season highs.
The Antelopes shot 42% from the floor, compared to 39% for Lamar. They won the battle on the boards with a 40-38 edge.
"Tonight we really focused on coming out in the second half with the same intensity as we started the game," added Garrison. "It can be hard at times after sitting down and needing to warm back up. Tonight we were ready to play and knew once we weathered their run we could answer and finish off this game."
Grand Canyon will now return home for their final two non-conference home games of the season. The Antelopes will face San Diego Christian on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. in GCU Arena and will host Vanguard on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.gcuarena.com or by calling the box office at 602.639.8999. Both games can be seen on Cox7 in Phoenix or online at www.cox7.com. KKNT 960 AM will be the radio home for both contests or online at www.960thepatriot.com. The Antelopes have gone 31-2 at home since the arena opened prior to the 2011-12 campaign.
GCU 78 LU 69
Michael Potter's postgame interview with GCU assistant coach Chris Crevelone
Team Stats
GCU
LAMAR
FG%
.421
.394
3FG%
.455
.364
FT%
.645
.929
RB
40
38
TO
10
10
STL
6
5
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
10
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Wilhelm celebrates the putback
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