Cedar City, Utah — In a compelling matchup on Thursday night, Grand Canyon University triumphed over Southern Utah with a final score of 74-59. JaKobe Coles was a standout for the Antelopes, scoring 20 points and securing seven rebounds, helping his team to improve their record to 14-5 overall and 4-1 in the Western Athletic Conference.

Duke Brennan also made notable contributions, putting up 12 points with an efficient shooting performance, going 5 for 10 from the field, while grabbing 13 rebounds. Lok Wur added to the effort with nine points despite having a tough night shooting, including missing all five of his attempts from three-point range (0 for 5).

On the opposing side, Jamir Simpson led the Thunderbirds with 21 points and six rebounds, providing a solid effort for his team. Hercy Miller chipped in with 10 points, while JT Langston Jr. contributed eight points, six rebounds, and two steals, helping Southern Utah attempt to close the gap, but ultimately falling short.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Saturday. Grand Canyon will travel to face Utah Tech, while Southern Utah will host Cal Baptist in a bid to improve their respective standings.