GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nestled in Phoenix, Arizona, Grand Canyon University's women's basketball program operates from Global Credit Union Arena as part of the Mountain West Conference with an enrollment base of 101,816 students supporting the program. Under head coach Winston Gandy, the Antelopes field a 16-player roster competing in Division I women's college basketball. The program represents a university founded in 1949, making it one of the region's established higher education institutions with a growing athletic presence.
The Antelopes carry a 9-16 overall record this season with a 6-6 conference mark, reflecting competitive struggles in both conference and non-conference play. Grand Canyon's home performance at 5-7 contrasts with their 4-9 away record, indicating the squad has found slightly more success in their own arena. Offensively, the team averages 65.2 points per game while allowing 67.4 points to opponents, a margin suggesting defensive adjustments remain a focus area for Gandy's coaching staff.
The 16-player roster operates within the competitive Mountain West Conference landscape, where consistency across road and home venues presents a development opportunity as the season progresses.
KEY FACTS
| School | Grand Canyon University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Venue | Global Credit Union Arena |
| Head Coach | Winston Gandy |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sidney Anderson | G |
| 15 | Favor Ayodele | F |
| 54 | Faith Carson | F |
| 3 | Ale'jah Douglas | G |
| 22 | Kaitlyn Elsholz | G |
| 10 | Sophia Fontaine | F |
| 11 | Holly Griffiths | F |
| 1 | Anisa Jeffries | F |
| 7 | Karley Johnson | G |
| 8 | Sifa Joyeuse | G |
| 20 | Julianna LaMendola | G |
| 0 | Chloe Mann | G |
| 24 | Norah Moo | F |
| 6 | Casey Valenti-Paea | G |
| 4 | Diamond Wright | G |
| 33 | Ines Zounia | G |
SEASON RECORD
13-19
Overall
8-8
Home
5-11
Away
8-9
Conference
64.8 PPG / 64.7 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | South Carolina Gamecocks | L 54-94 |
| Nov 9 | Idaho State Bengals | L 55-67 |
| Nov 12 | Oregon Ducks | L 66-84 |
| Nov 15 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | L 70-72 |
| Nov 19 | SMU Mustangs | W 76-60 |
| Nov 25 | California Golden Bears | L 63-68 |
| Nov 26 | UTSA Roadrunners | L 64-65 |
| Dec 5 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 58-62 |
| Dec 7 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 54-62 |
| Dec 14 | Santa Clara Broncos | L 72-91 |
| Dec 18 | UNLV Lady Rebels | L 60-61 |
| Dec 28 | San José State Spartans | W 79-59 |
| Dec 31 | Colorado State Rams | L 47-61 |
| Jan 3 | Boise State Broncos | W 87-76 |
| Jan 8 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 69-87 |
| Jan 10 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 71-64 |
| Jan 15 | Nevada Wolf Pack | W 65-51 |
| Jan 17 | New Mexico Lobos | W 75-62 |
| Jan 22 | Colorado State Rams | L 50-67 |
| Jan 24 | Boise State Broncos | L 65-75 |
| Jan 28 | Utah State Aggies | W 86-66 |
| Jan 31 | Wyoming Cowgirls | W 57-47 |
| Feb 5 | San Diego State Aztecs | W 57-44 |
| Feb 7 | Air Force Falcons | L 64-65 |
| Feb 14 | UNLV Lady Rebels | L 65-74 |
| Feb 19 | New Mexico Lobos | L 68-70 |
| Feb 21 | Utah State Aggies | W 63-43 |
| Feb 26 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 57-42 |
| Feb 28 | San José State Spartans | W 65-52 |
| Mar 4 | Wyoming Cowgirls | L 57-59 |
| Mar 8 | Utah State Aggies | W 75-58 |
| Mar 9 | Colorado State Rams | L 59-61 |
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Arizona Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Grand Canyon Women's Basketball compete in?
- Grand Canyon Antelopes Women's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Grand Canyon play women's basketball home games?
- Grand Canyon Women's Basketball plays home games at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, AZ.
- Who is the head coach of Grand Canyon Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Grand Canyon Antelopes Women's Basketball is Winston Gandy.
- When was Grand Canyon Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Grand Canyon Women's Basketball is not currently available.