Grand Canyon defeats Coastal Car 82-61

Coastal Car Routs Coastal Car in Dominating Win Over Grand Canyon

The Global Credit Union Arena was the site of a resounding statement win for the Grand Canyon Antelopes, as they cruised to an 82-61 victory over the visiting Coastal Car Hurricanes.

The Antelopes' dominance was evident from the opening whistle, as they took control early and never looked back. By halftime, Grand Canyon had built a commanding 52-25 lead, setting the tone for what would be a blowout finish. The largest leads of the game came at 31 points by the Antelops and 0 points by the Hurricanes.

Grand Canyon's Caleb Shaw led the way with 18 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and connecting on 2-of-4 three-point attempts. Wilhelm Breidenbach chipped in with a strong all-around performance, grabbing 8 rebounds and scoring 8 points while also notching an assist. Makaih Williams added 16 points and 6 assists to round out the top performers for the Antelops.

For Coastal Car, Joshua Beadle led the team with 18 points on an impressive 52.9% shooting performance from the field. Reggie Hill contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds, while Joshua Beadle also added 6 assists to his tally of 18 points.

The game was a statistical showcase for Grand Canyon's efficiency on both ends of the floor. The Antelops boasted a 42.8 eFG percentage and 85.0 free throw rate, while also limiting Coastal Car to just 11.9% from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, Grand Canyon held its own, forcing 21 turnovers and holding the Hurricanes to just 30.3% of their expected offensive rebounding rate.

This win was a statement victory for Grand Canyon, as they demonstrated their ability to dominate on both ends of the floor in high-pressure situations. The Antelops' impressive performance will likely send them up the rankings, while Coastal Car's struggles have raised questions about the team's long-term prospects.

The Global Credit Union Arena crowd witnessed an exhibition of Grand Canyon's dominance, and it will be interesting to see how this momentum carries over into future games against ranked opponents.