Completed Event: Men's Soccer versus SMU on September 4, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 1
M Soccer
vs SMU
L 0-1
Grand Canyon University Athletics
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The mission of Grand Canyon University Athletics is to use intercollegiate sports as a platform in developing good Christian role models and in embodying the highest standards of excellence in the overall development of our student-athletes. We are integrated within the University community and inclusive of all students in the promotion of the personal growth of our student-athletes. We prepare men and women to be student-athletes distinguished by integrity, academic and athletic excellence, and Christian conduct. We expect our student-athletes, coaches and staff to emulate Christ in all aspects of their lives, including their academic and athletic endeavors.
ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT |
The mission of Grand Canyon University Athletics is to use intercollegiate sports as a platform in developing good Christian role models and in embodying the highest standards of excellence in the overall development of our student-athletes. We are integrated within the University community and inclusive of all students in the promotion of the personal growth of our student-athletes. We prepare men and women to be student-athletes distinguished by integrity, academic and athletic excellence, and Christian conduct. We expect our student-athletes, coaches and staff to emulate Christ in all aspects of their lives, including their academic and athletic endeavors.
QUICK FACTS |
| Name | Grand Canyon University |
| Location | Phoenix, Ariz. (map) |
| Founded | 1949 |
| On-Campus Enrollment | 25,000 (fall 2024) |
| President | Brian Mueller (leadership team information) |
| University Website | www.gcu.edu |
| NCAA Affiliation | Division I |
| Athletics Contact Information | 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85017 (602) 639-6053 |
| Nickname | Lopes |
| Colors | Purple, black and white |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference - primary affiliation The Big West - men's swimming and diving Mountain Pacific Sports Federation - beach volleyball Western Athletic Conference - men's soccer |
| Varsity Sports | 20, including 9 men's sports (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field) and 11 women's sports (basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, volleyball) |
| Athletic Facilities | Baseball - Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark (seating: 4,000) Basketball, volleyball - Global Credit Union Arena (seating: 7,000) and Antelope Gymnasium (seating: 2,000) Beach volleyball - GCU Beach Volleyball Stadium (seating: 1,000) Golf - GCU Golf Course Soccer - GCU Stadium (seating: 6,000) Softball - GCU Softball Stadium (seating: 1,200) Swimming and diving - Fr. Edward Reese Aquatic Center at Brophy Prep Tennis - GCU Tennis Facility General - Lopes Performance Center |
| Vice President of Athletics | Jamie Boggs |
| Assistant Vice President of Athletics, Deputy A.D. | Nick Ojea |
| Faculty Athletics Representative | Claude Pensis |