GCU wins 7th straight in conference play, beats California Baptist

Asbjorn Midtgaard recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds to lift Grand Canyon to a 71-61 win over California Baptist on Friday night, the Antelopes’ ninth straight victory.

BY AP

Feb 19, 2021, 10:58 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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PHOENIX — Asbjorn Midtgaard recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds to lift Grand Canyon to a 71-61 win over California Baptist on Friday night, the Antelopes’ ninth straight victory.

Alessandro Lever had 19 points for Grand Canyon (13-3, 7-0 Western Athletic Conference). Mikey Dixon added 13 points. Jovan Blacksher Jr. had eight rebounds and seven assists.

Elijah Thomas had 13 points for the Lancers (10-8, 4-5). Ty Rowell added 12 points and six assists. Gorjok Gak had 12 points.

Grand Canyon is now a perfect 7-0 in conference play and remains atop the WAC.