Lever leads Grand Canyon past Grambling State in season opener

PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever had 18 points as Grand Canyon topped Grambling State 69-53 on Wednesday night.

Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 11 points and seven assists for Grand Canyon (1-0).

Asbjorn Midtgaard added six points and 15 rebounds.

Kelton Edwards had 12 points for the Tigers (0-1).

Cameron Christon added 12 points.

Terreon Randolph had 10 points and nine steals.

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Grand Canyon will host Benedictine Mesa on Saturday at GCU Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m.

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