PARADISE, Nev. (AP) — Holland Woods had 24 points to guide Grand Canyon to a 71-66 victory over Sam Houston in the quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday night.

Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 13 points for the fourth-seeded Antelopes (23-7), while Chance McMillian scored 12.

Savion Flagg had 20 points to pace the fifth-seeded Bearkats (19-14). Demarkus Lampley added 17 points and Tristan Ikpe scored 10.

Grand Canyon advances to play top-seeded New Mexico State in the semifinals on Friday.

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