Grand Canyon takes the road for two of its final regular-season matches Thursday and Saturday. The Lopes take on Air Force on Thursday (6 p.m. Phoeinx time) and Nevada on Saturday (6 p.m. Phoenix time).
The Lopes defeated the Falcons in a four-set match and Nevada in a three-set match at home earlier this season.
AT A GLANCE
- GCU freshman setter/opposite Bella Nunez has posted seven triple-doubles this season, including five straight to earn consecutive MW Freshman of the Week awards on Oct. 13 and 20.
- The Lopes rank 12th nationally and second in the Mountain West in blocks per set (2.81).
- GCU freshman middle blocker Aubrey Bellus recorded 14 total blocks, contributing to a Division I-era program record of 21 team blocks against San Diego State.
- Lopes senior outside hitter Anaelena Ramirez ranks seventh in GCU's Division I era for career kills with 635.
- The Lopes' season block total of 223 ranks ninth in the nation.
- Junior libero Bella Anderson produced a career-best 24 digs against San José State.
- Anderson has 19 or more digs in five of the last six matches while leading MW liberos in assists.
- Sophomore middle blocker Aubrey Goodere registered a Division I-era third-best hitting percentage of .714 against Fresno State.
LAST TIME OUT
- After losing the first set, GCU won 3-1 over Air Force with Ramirez tallying 17 kills and Anderson having 21 digs.
- The Lopes swept Nevada while holding the Wolf Pack to a .016 hitting percentage.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
- If GCU wins one match AND Air Force, San Jose State, UNLV lose both matches, GCU will clinch a spot in the tournament.
- If GCU wins both matches AND Air Force, San Jose State, UNLV lose one match, GCU will clinch a spot in the tournament.
WHAT'S NEXT?