Grand Canyon Edges Saint Louis with Last-Second Shot in Thrilling 73-72 Victory
Lok Wur's buzzer-beating follow-up secures a dramatic win for GCU, handing SLU its third consecutive close loss.
- Grand Canyon's Lok Wur scored a contested fadeaway with 0.8 seconds left after rebounding his own missed free throw, sealing the 73-72 win over Saint Louis University.
- SLU rallied from a 13-point first-half deficit but struggled to maintain the lead in the final moments, marking their third straight loss in games decided in the final seconds.
- Isaiah Swope led SLU with 17 points and eight assists, while all five Billiken starters scored in double figures, including Robbie Avila, who added 11 points despite early foul trouble.
- Collin Moore played a pivotal role for GCU, scoring 20 points, including key baskets in the second half, and contributing defensively to force turnovers late in the game.
- SLU coach Josh Schertz expressed frustration over officiating decisions and missed opportunities, but noted improved team cohesion and effort compared to previous losses.