Grand Canyon Antelopes Face Nevada Wolf Pack in MWC Tournament

The two teams square off in a close matchup in Las Vegas on Thursday

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:03am

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The Grand Canyon Antelopes (20-11, 13-7 MWC) will take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (21-11, 12-8 MWC) in the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

This is a crucial matchup in the MWC Tournament, with both teams having similar records and statistical profiles. The winner will advance in the tournament, putting them one step closer to the championship.

The details

According to numberFire, Grand Canyon is predicted to win the game with a 56% probability. Both teams have performed well against the spread this season, with Grand Canyon holding a 17-14-0 record and Nevada at 17-15-0. When favored by 3.5 or more points, Nevada has covered in 66.7% of games as the underdog, while Grand Canyon covers 55.6% of the time when holding the same advantage.

  • The game will tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Jaden Henley

Leads the Grand Canyon Antelopes with an average of 17.6 points per game, ranking him 117th in college basketball.

Nana Owusu-Anane

Leads Grand Canyon with 8.4 rebounds per game.

Elijah Price

Leads the Nevada Wolf Pack with 8.4 rebounds per game.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the MWC Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Grand Canyon Antelopes and Nevada Wolf Pack is expected to be a close and competitive game, with both teams demonstrating strong statistical profiles. The outcome could come down to factors like rebounding and home-court advantage for Nevada.