PHOENIX — In an exciting match on Saturday night, Collin Moore emerged as the star player, contributing 23 points, while Rayshon Harrison sealed the win for Grand Canyon with a clutch shot just six seconds before the final buzzer. The team claimed a narrow 74-72 victory over Western Kentucky.
Moore also demonstrated his versatility on the court, grabbing 10 rebounds for the Antelopes, who improved their record to 2-0. JaKobe Coles added a significant contribution, scoring 16 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Makaih Williams had a solid performance with 12 points, shooting 50% from the field (4 for 8) and going 3 for 4 from the free-throw line. Despite struggling for most of the game, Harrison managed to score the decisive basket even after finishing with only six points on a challenging 1-for-10 shooting night.
On the other side, the Hilltoppers faced their second consecutive defeat, with Don McHenry leading their efforts by scoring 23 points. Tyrone Marshall contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, while Khristian Lander added 11 points and two steals to their tally.
In the first half, Coles played a pivotal role by contributing 12 points, yet the Antelopes entered halftime behind, with the score showing 36-35 in favor of Western Kentucky. The second half saw Moore stepping up significantly, as he led his team with 12 points, driving them to victory just as the clock wound down.