Grand Canyon University will once again take part in the Acrisure Series, marking the third straight season of participation. The Lopes are slated to host two home contests in Palm Desert, California, on November 24 and November 25 at Acrisure Arena.
While the full slate of opponents, start times, television partners and ticket packages will be revealed later, the schedule promises another round of high‑profile matchups that have become a hallmark of the program’s non‑conference agenda.
Over the past two years the Lopes have faced top‑tier competition, highlighted by a 68‑58 victory over Utah in last year’s Acrisure Classic and a championship‑game loss to Iowa. In 2024 the team also posted a 78‑71 win against Stanford in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational.
Head coach Bryce Drew, now in his seventh season at Grand Canyon, continues to shape a roster that blends experience with fresh talent. Returning standouts Efe Demirel and Makaih Williams are joined by a transfer portal class that brings seven players who have already logged starting minutes at programs ranging from East Tennessee State to Tulsa, Wake Forest, St. John’s, USC, Georgia State and Quinnipiac.
The upcoming games in Palm Desert will give fans a chance to see the new‑look Lopes in action, with broadcast details and ticket information slated for release in the coming weeks.
A historic stretch for the Lopes
The Lopes’ consecutive appearances in the Acrisure Series underscore the program’s growing national profile and reflect a deliberate strategy to test the team against diverse competition.
Fans in Arizona and California alike are expected to turn out in force, as the events blend college basketball excitement with the vibrant atmosphere of the desert region.