Grand Canyon falls to Wyoming despite Makaih Williams’ 29 points

Simm-Marten Saadi and Leland Walker helped lead Wyoming past Grand Canyon on Saturday with 13 points apiece in a 70-65 win.

Saadi shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc, and Walker shot 5-of-14 from the field, including 0 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the free-throw line. Nasir Meyer shot 4-of-13 from the field, including 0 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 6 from the foul line to finish with 11 points for the Cowboys (15-12, 6-10 Mountain West Conference)

Makaih Williams finished with 29 points, seven rebounds and two steals for the Antelopes (17-10, 10-6). Grand Canyon also got 15 points and five assists from Jaden Henley. Nana Owusu-Anane finished with nine points and 12 rebounds.

Williams’ 29 points were a season-high and he’s collected at least seven rebounds in three straight games.

The game was tied 28-28 at halftime before Wyoming outscored GCU 42-37 in the second half.

Both teams were pretty even across the board statistically, except for turnovers. The ‘Lopes had 15 turnovers compared to the Cowboys’ 10 and that led to nine more points off those turnovers for Wyoming.

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