Mid-Major Outlook: Cal Poly Challenges Grand Canyon as Cal Baptist Eyes First Win

Cal Poly (1-1) heads to Phoenix this Wednesday to face the undefeated Grand Canyon Antelopes (2-0), following a standout 30-point performance from guard Hamad Mousa against Arizona. The Mustangs arrive at Global Credit Union Arena having recently covered a 30.5-point spread against the Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on MW+.

Mousa emerged as a primary offensive threat in his last outing, converting eight of his ten attempts from three-point range. Cal Poly aims to exploit a Grand Canyon defense that has allowed an average of 80 points per game in its first two victories over Texas Southern (103-79) and Bethune Cookman (99-81). Despite their perfect record, statistics show the Antelopes have yet to cover a betting spread this season.

Cal Baptist Hosts Chicago State

In Riverside, the Cal Baptist Lancers (0-2) are searching for their first win of the season as they host Chicago State (1-2). The two programs share a history from their time in the Western Athletic Conference, with Cal Baptist winning six of the last seven encounters since early 2019. The Lancers remain a perfect 4-0 at home against the Cougars during that span.

Chicago State enters the game looking to rebound from a 15-point loss to South Carolina State. While the Cougars managed an outright victory against Incarnate Word last week, they face a Cal Baptist team that has historically controlled this series. Reports indicate the Lancers are favored to secure their first cover of the year.

What to watch next: Cal Poly's Hamad Mousa looks to maintain his elite shooting efficiency against a Grand Canyon squad struggling to limit perimeter scoring.