Grand Canyon 'Lopes

From left to right: Jerry Colangelo, Dan Bickley, Michael Bidwill and Vince Marotta on Tuesday, Feb...
Kevin Zimmerman

The Cardinals bring fresh voices and more Newsmaker Week 2023 highlights

Bickley & Marotta welcomed 25 guests representing Arizona's teams and events to their show on Tuesday through Friday. So what did we learn?
1 year ago
Arizona Diamondbacks CEO and president Derrick Hall visits the Arizona Sports studios on Tuesday, F...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports’ 2023 Newsmakers Week recap

The important figures making the biggest decisions in Arizona sports join Bickley & Marotta throughout a one week span each February.
1 year ago
Arizona Wildcats Right-Handed Pitcher Tommy Splaine (20) waves off his pitcher to tag first during ...
Wills Rice

GCU, Arizona to be featured in MLB’s Desert Invitational in Phoenix

It was announced Friday that the GCU Lopes and Arizona Wildcats are part of an expansion of the MLB Desert Invitational tournament in Phoenix.
1 year ago
Jovan Blacksher Jr. had five points off the bench in the Lopes' loss to Abilene Christian on Saturd...
Arizona Sports

GCU, ASU neck and neck in CBS Sports’ men’s basketball top-100

Arizona is an obvious top-25 pick in the college basketball ecosystem, but GCU and ASU could also challenge to make the NCAA Tournament.
2 years ago
Jovan Blacksher Jr. had five points off the bench in the Lopes' loss to Abilene Christian on Saturd...
Jordan Leandre

Grand Canyon men’s basketball predicted to win WAC

Coaches and media predicted the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) this season.
2 years ago
The GCU team before a baseball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Grand Canyon Lopes o...
Arizona Sports

GCU baseball hires Gregg Wallis as next head coach

Grand Canyon has found its next baseball coach, hiring former assistant Gregg Wallis to take over for Andy Stankiewicz.
2 years ago
Andy Stankiewicz Grand Canyon Head Coach gets ready for a baseball game between the Texas Tech Red ...
Arizona Sports

USC baseball hires GCU’s Andy Stankiewicz as head coach

After 11 seasons as manager of Grand Canyon's baseball team, Andy Stankiewicz is taking the head coaching job at USC.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

GCU baseball blows 6-run lead to Missouri St., eliminated from NCAA Tournament

GCU's baseball team's season came to a close after blowing a six-run lead to Missouri St. in an elimination game in the NCAA Tournament.
2 years ago
Carter Young (31) Grand Canyon Right Handed Pitcher sets before a pitch during a baseball game betw...
Arizona Sports

Arizona, GCU baseball make 2022 NCAA Tournament as at-large bids

Both Arizona and GCU's baseball teams made the field of 64 in the 2022 NCAA Tournament as at-large bids on Monday.
2 years ago
Head coach  Bryce Drew of the Grand Canyon Lopes reacts during a semifinal game of the Western Athl...
Arizona Sports

GCU basketball’s NCAA tourney hopes end with loss in WAC Tournament

GCU basketball fell to the New Mexico State Aggies 75-70 in the WAC Tournament semifinals at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
2 years ago
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Arizona Sports

GCU basketball beats Sam Houston, advances to WAC Tournament semis

GCU basketball will tip off against New Mexico State in the semifinals of the WAC Tournament on Friday at 7 p.m.
2 years ago
Head coach Bryce Drew of the Grand Canyon Lopes cuts down the net after defeating the New Mexico St...
Jake Anderson

GCU basketball’s path set as No. 4 seed in WAC Tournament

GCU basketball's path to the NCAA Tournament is set as the 'Lopes are the No. 4 seed in the WAC Tournament.
2 years ago
Grand Canyon University Antelopes guard #11  Holland Woods II  during the Jerry Colangelo Classic b...
Associated Press

GCU defeats Dixie State, extends win streak to 4 games

Holland Woods registered 13 points and seven assists as Grand Canyon beat Dixie State 70-53 on Saturday night.
2 years ago
Head coach Bryce Drew of the Grand Canyon Lopes cuts down the net after defeating the New Mexico St...
Alex Weiner

GCU adapting to deeper conference, new style of basketball

GCU head basketball coach Bryce Drew understands the added challenges to repeat as WAC champions this season.
2 years ago
Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Lopes celebrates with his team after defeating the Seattle Univ...
Alex Weiner

GCU president says adding football would take away from other programs

Grand Canyon University president Brian Mueller says GCU probably won't establish a football team due to what it could cost other programs.
2 years ago
Ray Anderson, vice president for university athletics at Arizona State...
Arizona Sports

Listen to all the Newsmakers Week interviews here

Another year, another Newsmakers Week on 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station is in the books. Listen to all of this year's interviews here.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Grand Canyon trio in double figures leads GCU past California Baptist

Holland Woods, Jovan Blacksher Jr. and Sean Miller-Moore combined for 45 points in GCU's 65-60 win over California Baptist on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Jovan Blacksher Jr. had five points off the bench in the Lopes' loss to Abilene Christian on Saturd...
Associated Press

Late 3-pointer sinks GCU in narrow defeat to Sam Houston

A three-pointer with just under 90 seconds left to play allowed Sam Houston to hold off GCU 58-56 on Saturday.
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon stays undefeated in WAC with win over Tarleton State

Gabe McGlothan recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to lift Grand Canyon to a win over Tarleton State on Saturday night.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

GCU basketball scores season high in blowout win over Abilene Christian

GCU men's basketball scored a season-high in points in a 95-68 blowout victory over Abilene Christian on Thursday night.
2 years ago
Grand Canyon Lopes fans cheer during a semifinal game of the Western Athletic Conference basketball...
Associated Press

GCU wins 4th straight game, besting Texas Rio Grande Valley

Gabe McGlothan had 18 points as Grand Canyon basketball beat Texas Rio Grande Valley 84-70 on Thursday night.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

GCU’s matchup vs. Nevada canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

GCU men's basketball has canceled its Tuesday matchup against Nevada due to coronavirus protocols within the Antelopes' program.
2 years ago
Arizona State guard Marreon Jackson (3) drives as Grand Canyon guard Jovan Blacksher Jr. (10) defen...
Kellan Olson

Arizona State takes next step in right direction with win over Grand Canyon

The Arizona State Sun Devils now have two good wins in a row after a worrisome five-game losing streak early in the season.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Grand Canyon takes first loss of season against Wyoming

Hunter Maldonado had 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as Wyoming beat Grand Canyon 68-61 on Monday night.
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