Defending its new arena: GCU hoops hard to beat at home
Grand Canyon University made a major commitment when it decided to build a state-of-the art facility for its basketball teams. But it appears to be money well spent… at least … Read More
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Grand Canyon athletics will move up to D-I play next year
Grand Canyon University has decided it’s time to put its sports teams in the arena with the big boys (and girls). The small Christian-based school in west Phoenix announced yesterday … Read More
GCU men’s golf changes direction as Purtzer steps away
The Paul Purtzer experiment has officially ended for the Grand Canyon University golf program. Purtzer, a local golf celebrity, was hired in September of 2010 to take over the men’s … Read More
All in the family: GCU gets D-I guard after signing brother
Russ Pennell just discovered he got the family package when he recruited Jeff Lowery to play for his Grand Canyon University basketball team. Lowery, a 6’1″ point guard from nearby … Read More
Russ Pennell returns to NCAA tourney…with GCU ‘Lopes
The Grand Canyon University basketball teams have packed their bags and are heading off in opposite directions. The men are traveling to Washington and the women to San Diego. But … Read More
Russ Pennell starting to rev up the GCU hoops program
Russ Pennell is starting to make his move at Grand Canyon University, hoping to upgrade from what he’s been driving up and down the basketball court this year. Prior to … Read More