Dixon scores 21 as Grand Canyon beats Kansas City 69-66

Mikey Dixon scored seven of his 21 points in final two minutes as Grand Canyon beat Kansas City 69-66 on Sunday. Carlos Johnson h 18 points for Grand Canyon (7-11, 2-2 Western Athletic Conference). Alessandro Lever ded 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Jovan Blacksher Jr. h four points and 10 rebounds.

Johnson hit a 3-pointer to give Antelopes a 48-38 le with 14 minutes remaining but UMKC scored 13 of next 16 points to make it 51-all with seven minutes left. Rob Whitfield me a 3 to trim Kansas City's deficit to 63-61 with 23 seconds to go but Dixon me 4 of 4 free throws from re to seal it.

UMKC led for just 19 seconds early in first half.

Brandon McKissic h 16 points and six rebounds for Roos (9-11, 2-4), whose losing streak reached four games. Jordan Giles ded 13 points and Rob Whitfield scored 12. Freshman Josiah Allick ded 11 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.

Grand Canyon plays Seattle at home on Thursday. UMKC matches up against California Baptist on ro on Saturday.

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