Grand Canyon falls to UC Davis team led by TY Johnson, NCAA’s 2nd-leading scorer
Nov 21, 2024, 7:32 AM | Updated: 9:24 am
Head coach Bryce Drew of the Grand Canyon Antelopes reacts to a play during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 24, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
TY Johnson, the NCAA’s second-leading scorer, dropped 21 points to help UC Davis defeat Grand Canyon 75-68 on Wednesday.
Johnson, whose average dropped to 26.8 points per game, also contributed five rebounds and four steals for the Aggies (3-2).
The Antelopes (2-2) lost their second game in a low after falling to Arizona State in Phoenix last Thursday. They were led by Tyon Grant-Foster, who recorded 18 points, nine rebounds and two steals. It was Grant-Foster’s second game back from a suspension.
Grand Canyon also got 18 points and six rebounds from JaKobe Coles, but no other player scored in double-figures for GCU. Lok Wur finished with nine points and two steals.
UC Davis got help for Johnson from Leo DeBruhl, who scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Pablo Tamba shot 7 of 11 from the field and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding nine rebounds.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
