GCU downed at home by Youngstown State despite 19 points apiece from 2 ‘Lopes

PHOENIX (AP) — Imanuel Zorgvol scored 18 points off of the bench to help Youngstown State to a 90-81 victory over GCU on Friday night.

Makaih Williams hit the only two 3s for the ‘Lopes (2-for-13 as a team), as Youngstown State made 12 of its 27 attempts from distance.

Zorgvol added four blocks for the Penguins (1-1). Cris Carroll scored 14 points while shooting 5-for-9 (3-for-4 from 3), adding six rebounds and three steals. Tae Blackshear hit all seven of his free throws and also scored 14.

Nana Owusu-Anane led the ‘Lopes (1-1) with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Jaden Henley added 19 points and Brian Moore Jr. scored 16.

Youngstown State led GCU at the half, 38-37, with Zorgvol (seven points) its high scorer before the break. The second half featured six lead changes and was tied three times before Youngstown State secured the victory. Zorgvol put up 11 second-half points to help seal the win.

GCU next plays Northern Illinois on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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