New Mexico State vs Grand Canyon 3/16/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Grand Canyon Antelopes are set to face the New Mexico State Aggies in the championship game of the WAC Tournament as they will meet at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Grand Canyon Antelopes entered the tournament as the 3rd seed with a 10-6 record, and they will be looking to expand off their recent victory over Utah Valley in the semifinal round, 78-74. Carlos Johnson led the way for the Antelopes with 35 points and 9 rebounds as he connected on 6 of his 8 three-point attempts. Michael Finkle was the lone other Grand Canyon player to score double-digits as he contributed 10 points.

The New Mexico State Aggies entered the WAC Tournament as the 1st seed with a 15-1 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after beating UT Rio Grande in the semifinal round, 79-72. Terrell Brown led the way for the New Mexico State Aggies with 19 points. AJ Harris was able to connect on 4 of his 7 three-point attempts for a total of 15 points in the win. Carlos Johnson is the leading scorer for the Grand Canyon Antelopes as the junior guard is averaging 14.2 PPG. Trey Drechsel is the leading rebounder for Dan Majerle and company as the senior guard is contributing 5.8 RPG. Damari Milstead is the leading assists guy for the Antelopes as the sophomore guard is averaging 3.8 APG. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are shooting 45.7% from the field this season while connecting on 33.3% of their three-point attempts.

Terrell Brown is the leading scorer for the New Mexico State Aggies as the junior guard is averaging 11.1 PPG. Eli Chuha is the leading rebounder for Chris Jans and company as the senior forward is averaging 6.8 RPG. AJ Harris is the leading assists guy for the Aggies as the junior guard is averaging 3.3 APG while also contributing 9.5 PPG. The New Mexico State Aggies are shooting 45.6% from the field this season while connecting on 32.8% of their three-point attempts.