Jaden Henley’s 21 points leads GCU to win over Bethune-Cookman

Henley shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Antelopes.

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Nov 8, 2026, 8:41 AM Updated: 8:42 am

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 07: Jaden Henley #10 of the Grand Canyon Antelopes looks on in the first half of a game against the UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center on February 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rebels defeated the Antelopes 80-78. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

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Jaden Henley’s 21 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Bethune-Cookman 99-81 on Saturday.

Henley shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Antelopes (2-0). Makaih Williams added 18 points while going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and had four steals. Amarion Dickerson shot 7 of 8 from the field and 2 for 6 from the line to finish with 17 points.

Henley scored a team-high 19 points in the second half to help their team secure the victory.

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Connor Teasley led the way for the Wildcats (0-3) with 15 points and six rebounds. Quentin Heady added 15 points for Bethune-Cookman. Daniel Perez-Rouzan finished with 12 points.

Following the win, the Antelopes (2-0) will next host the Cal Poly Mustangs (1-1) on Wednesday.