PHOENIX (AP) — Jaden Henley had 22 points in Grand Canyon's 103-79 victory against Texas Southern in a season opener on Monday.

Henley added five rebounds for the Antelopes. Dylan Darling scored 15 points and added five rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Amarion Dickerson shot 4 of 6 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 12 points.

Karris Bilal finished with 15 points for the Tigers. Texas Southern also got 14 points and three steals from Jason Kimbrough Jr. Xander Wedlow had 13 points and two steals.

Grand Canyon entered halftime up 48-37. Dickerson paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points. Henley scored 16 points in the second half to help lead the way as Grand Canyon went on to secure a victory, outscoring Texas Southern by 13 points in the second half.

Up next

Grand Canyon has a Saturday matchup with Bethune-Cookman at home, and Texas Southern visits LSU on Friday.

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