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Grand Canyon Defeats Cal State-Bakersfield 64-61 - Recap
Cal State-Bakersfield was victimized by Carlos Johnson for 33 points as Grand Canyon defeated them 64-61 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Grand Canyon were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 11 points for Grand Canyon and Mikey Dixon chipped in with 6 points. Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Lorenzo Jenkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Cal State-Bakersfield got a 15-point performance from Taze Moore, who was supported by 11 points from Cam Allen. Czar Perry had 6 assists in a losing cause for Cal State-Bakersfield, while Ronne Readus grabbed 8 rebounds.
Grand Canyon was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cal State-Bakersfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-33.