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Grand Canyon beats Florida A&M in low-scoring opener

Fiifi Aidoo and Joshua Braun had 11 points each on Friday night and Grand Canyon built a big lead early to beat Florida A&M 67-51.
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‘Happy to be home’: Benson thrilled to lead NCAA tourney-eligible GCU

Many wondered why Casey Benson would transfer from a Final Four team. He left Oregon for GCU to play with his brother and for coach Dan Majerle.
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Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inducts noteworthy 2017 class

The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2017 class, including Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and "Thunder Dan" Majerle.
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Kellan Olson

Bidwill, Doan and Majerle among 2017 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame class

The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame 2017 class includes some very notable names, including Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill.
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Majerle says ‘Lopes are ready to play ASU, backs GCU president

Dan Majerle believes GCU is ready to play ASU, but ASU president Michael Crow still has no desire for the two schools to compete against one another.
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After four years of waiting, GCU eager for first year of D-I eligibility

Coach Dan Majerle and the GCU men’s basketball program have been waiting for four years. Now, it’s eager more than ever to prove itself.
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Grand Canyon University cleared for D-I play by NCAA

Grand Canyon has been granted Division I active membership by the NCAA following a four-year transition period.
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Kevin Zimmerman

Arizona, Grand Canyon will continue talking about future hoops matchups

Down the road, Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller and Grand Canyon's Dan Majerle could see their schools schedule more games between them.
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Arizona Sports

Oregon guard, Corona Del Sol product Casey Benson announces transfer to GCU

Former Oregon and Corona Del Sol guard Casey Benson announced on Twitter that he will be transferring to Grand Canyon.
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Arizona Sports

Report: Oregon guard, Corona Del Sol product Casey Benson expected to transfer to GCU

Oregon junior Casey Benson will leave the Ducks as a graduate transfer, and he will reportedly is expected to join Grand Canyon's basketball program.
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Arizona Sports

GCU’s Russell beats ASU’s Graham, but falls in final of NCAA 3-point contest

Grand Canyon University guard DeWayne Russell had the home-court advantage on Thursday in the NCAA's three-point contest against Arizona State guard Torian Graham.
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Kellan Olson

GCU head coach Dan Majerle: ‘I would be crazy to leave GCU right now’

Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle is not leaving anytime soon, despite what you may hear on the rumor mill.
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For last time, no March Madness option for GCU

Grand Canyon University just finished its fourth and final season with postseason ineligibility, prompted by its jump from Division II to Division I.
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Arizona Sports

GCU’s Russell, Martin and Braun named to All-WAC teams

The Grand Canyon University Antelopes put together a 22-9 season, and with an 11-3 conference mark finished third in the Western Athletic Conference.
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Braun leads GCU with nine 3s in thrashing of Chicago State

Joshua Braun tied a school record with nine 3-pointers Grand Canyon's 82-59 win over Chicago State on Thursday for the Lopes' fifth straight win.
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Exhibition with D-backs a valuable opportunity for GCU

Grand Canyon University baseball's scrimmage against the Arizona Diamondbacks provided a taste of major league life.
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Majerle: On relationship with Suns, GCU’s rise and not going anywhere

Dan Majerle is in his fourth season as the head basketball coach at Grand Canyon University, and in that time the program has continued to rise.
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Grand Canyon’s DeWayne Russell wins WAC Player of the Week for third time

Russell averaged 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and three steals in two wins this week over Texas-Rio Grande Valley and New Mexico State.
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Grand Canyon overtakes New Mexico State

DeWayne Russell scored 31 points and dished out seven assists to lead Grand Canyon past New Mexico State for an 83-71 win Saturday night.
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Keonta Vernon leads Grand Canyon past Texas-Rio Grande Valley

Keonta Vernon scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Joshua Braun added 17 points, and Grand Canyon beat UT Rio Grande Valley 76-57.
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Associated Press

Late rally costs Grand Canyon in loss to CS Bakersfield

Dedrick Basile drilled a 3-pointer and Matt Smith followed with a layup as Cal State Bakersfield rallied in the final minutes on Saturday night to beat Grand Canyon 65-62.
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Grand Canyon beats Bethesda 95-66 behind Frayer, Braun

Oscar Frayer scored 19 points, Joshua Braun added 17 and grabbed eight rebounds, and Grand Canyon ran away from Bethesda University 95-66.
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon outlasts Chicago State in double overtime

DeWayne Russell scored 25 points and Keonta Vernon a career-high 24 with 15 rebounds and Grand Canyon beat Chicago State 85-77 in double overtime Saturday.
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Grand Canyon falls to Missouri-Kansas City despite Russell’s 27

GCU's DeWayne Russell scored 27 but Missouri-Kansas City defeated Grand Canyon on Thursday night.
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