Grand Canyon defeats IU Indy 91-78

Grand Canyon Dominates IU Indy in Non-Conference Showdown

In a high-energy matchup, the Grand Canyon Antelopes (HOME) proved too strong for the visiting Indiana University-Indiana Pacers (AWAY), claiming an 91-78 victory at Global Credit Union Arena on Wednesday night.

The game's narrative centered around Grand Canyon's home-court advantage, which ultimately played out as expected. The Lopes took a commanding lead at halftime, outscoring their guests 48-39 and never looking back. By the final buzzer, Grand Canyon had expanded its margin to an impressive 13 points, capping off a dominant performance.

For IU Indy, it was a tough road trip that ended in defeat. The Pacers struggled with accuracy from beyond the arc, converting just 33% of their three-point attempts (11/33). Despite this, they still managed to put up a respectable 39 points in the first half.

The Lopes' balanced attack was on full display, as they shot an impressive 51.0% from the field and made 26 of 30 free throws. The team's defense also held strong, grabbing 23 rebounds and forcing 15 turnovers while holding IU Indy to just 22 fouls.

Grand Canyon's star player, Tyler Johnson, led his team in scoring with 20 points on 8-13 shooting from the field. The Lopes' victory marked a significant win for their young program, demonstrating their capabilities against a stout opponent.

The loss drops IU Indy's record to 0-1, while Grand Canyon improves to 2-0.

GAME LEADERS

* Tyler Johnson (GC) - 20 points

* Michael Flowers (IU) - 14 points

* Kycel Phillips (GC) - 12 rebounds