Grand Canyon University’s Lopes fell 13‑9 to Nevada on Tuesday, but the defeat did not extinguish their lingering hopes for the Mountain West Championship.
The Lopes surged ahead 5‑2 after the third inning, only to watch the Wolf Pack unleash an 11‑run burst in the sixth and seventh frames that turned the tide. GCU outhit Nevada 11‑10, yet three costly errors paved the way for eight unearned runs.
Key contributors for the Lopes included Trevor Schmidt, Carson Ohland and Tanner Johns, each collecting two hits, while pitcher Chase Frey surrendered seven runs (five earned) over 6 ⅓ innings. Reliever Brock Toney closed the game with a flawless 1 ⅓ innings, retiring all three batters he faced. The lineup also featured Camden Bates, Cannon Peery, Jose Lopez III, Mito Perez and Dominic Chacon, each adding to the offensive effort.
A Tight Race for the Mountain West Crown
Despite the setback, GCU remains tied for sixth place with UNLV and San José State, each holding a precarious position with two regular‑season games left. To stay alive, the Lopes must win their final two contests while both UNLV and San José State drop at least one of theirs.
The upcoming games will be scrutinized not only for their impact on the Lopes’ postseason aspirations but also for how they reshape the conference standings, with the University of Nevada, Reno and the other contending programs watching closely.