Asbjorn Midtgaard leads Grand Canyon MBB past Tarleton State

Asbjorn Midtgaard recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Grand Canyon University men's basketball to a 59-48 win over Tarleton State.

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Jan 9, 2021, 10:15 PM Updated: 10:17 pm

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Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

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STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Asbjorn Midtgaard recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Grand Canyon to a 59-48 win over Tarleton State on Saturday night.

Oscar Frayer had 12 points for Grand Canyon (6-3, 2-0 Western Athletic Conference). Gabe McGlothan added 11 rebounds.

Jonathan Jackson Jr. had 14 points for the Texans (2-4, 0-2). Freddy Hicks added nine rebounds. Shamir Bogues had 5 points, three steals and two rebounds.

The Antelopes improve to 2-0 against the Texans for the season. Grand Canyon defeated Tarleton State 75-72 on Friday.