The Grand Canyon Antelopes (15-2) look to extend their eight-game winning streak when they take on the Utah Valley Wolverines (7-10) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game begins at 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Antelopes beat New Mexico State 79-75 in their last matchup. Joshua Braun was a key piece, recording his second double-double of the season with 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Wolverines are coming off a 98-65 win against Texas-Rio Grande Valley in their last outing. Jaden Jackson was the game’s top scorer, posting 31 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
Notes
In its last game, Utah Valley won by a margin of 33 points. Grand Canyon is 5-1 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Utah Valley has a 4-4 record in blowouts.
The Utah Valley Wolverines average 75.5 possessions per game and .993 points per possession. The Grand Canyon Antelopes earn fewer possessions with 70.0, but they score more points with 1.129.
The Utah Valley Wolverines average an effective field goal percentage of 49.6% this season. The Grand Canyon Antelopes have a solid 4-2 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 49.6% or greater.
Grand Canyon attempts an average of 15.0 three pointers per game and Utah Valley attempts 22.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Grand Canyon Antelopes have a winning 3-1 record while the Utah Valley Wolverines have a 6-7 record.
Grand Canyon ranks 69th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.26. Utah Valley is ranked lower at 222nd with an A/TO of .98.
Grand Canyon ranks 114th in offensive rebounds, while Utah Valley ranks 35th in defensive rebounds.
The Utah Valley Wolverines make an average of 6.2 steals per game. When the Grand Canyon Antelopes give up 6 or more steals, they are a tremendous 7-2.
