NCAAB Game Recap
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North Carolina Central at Grand CanyonMon Dec 11, 2017 9:00 PM EST
(N/A) |
53 |
JackSt |
60 |
| F | |
Sien |
57 |
Vermt |
81 |
| F | |
SacHr |
72 |
Hartfo |
86 |
| F | |
ChiSt |
31 |
NW |
96 |
| F | |
FIU |
65 |
SoFL |
53 |
| F | |
Bry |
59 |
Lou |
102 |
| F | |
NFla |
101 |
FlaAM |
89 |
| F | |
Drake |
67 |
Minn |
68 |
| F | |
NCC |
59 |
GrCan |
64 |
| F | |
AlaAM |
59 |
DeP |
83 |
| F | |
TXSo |
68 |
Oreg |
74 |
| F | |
Dec 11, 2017, 9:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
29 |
59 |
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38 |
26 |
64 |
PHOENIX (AP) Joshua Braun had 20 points and seven rebounds to help Grand Canyon beat North Carolina Central 64-59 on Monday night.
Pablo Rivas pulled NCCU within 60-59 with 44 seconds remaining and Casey Benson had his shot blocked at the other end. But Raasean Davis missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Benson made two free throws to give GCU a three-point lead. NCCU's Reginald Gardner Jr. missed a 3-pointer and Benson sealed it with two more foul shots.
Keonta Vernon and Roberts Blumbergs each added nine points for Grand Canyon (7-2), which led for the final 32-plus minutes. Benson had six points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Antelopes will play their first road game of the season on Wednesday night at Boise State (9-1).
Davis led NCCU (4-8) with 16 points and nine rebounds. Rivas added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Gardner scored 11.
Leaders
| North Carolina Central | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Davis | 16 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Rivas | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Canyon | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| J. Braun | 20 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Blumbergs | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| NCC | GrCan | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 59 | 64 |
| Field Goals | 22/46-48% | 22/59-37% |
| Three Pointers | 3/8-38% | 7/26-27% |
| Free Throws | 12/16-75% | 13/16-81% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25 | 20 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Steals | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 6 |
| Personal Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2017-18 Reg Season - GrCan Leads Series 1-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Dec 11 | NCC 59 @ GrCan 64 | R. Davis 16 | J. Braun 20 |
Game Information
| Stadium: Grand Canyon University Arena, Phoenix, Arizona |
| Attendance: 6,276 |
| Game Time: |