Grand Canyon lost against Williams back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Grand Canyon Phantoms opened the new year with a less-than-successful 45-36 loss to the Williams Vikings. The Phantoms' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
| 01/06/25 vs Williams | 12 |
| 01/03/25 @ Cibola | 7 |
| 01/03/25 @ Rio Rico | 7 |
| 01/02/25 vs Ironwood Ridge | 7 |
| 01/02/25 vs Arcadia | 9 |
When it comes to explaining why Grand Canyon lost, don't look at Jaemie Jensen. Despite the final result, she dropped a triple-double on 24 points, ten rebounds, and 12 steals. Jensen has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 36 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Anmber Charley, who posted four points along with seven boards and six steals.
Even though they lost, Grand Canyon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Grand Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Williams, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grand Canyon will venture away from home to square off against Greyhills Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Grand Canyon is facing Greyhills Academy at the right time seeing as Greyhills Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Williams, they will head out on the road to take on Seligman at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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