| Grand Canyon Antelopes | |
|---|---|
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| University | Grand Canyon University |
| Conference | WAC (primary) Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (men's volleyball, plus beach volleyball in 2024–25) |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletic director | Jamie Boggs |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Varsity teams | 21 |
| Basketball arena | Global Credit Union Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark |
| Soccer stadium | GCU Stadium |
| Other venues | Antelope Gymnasium |
| Mascot | Thunder the Antelope |
| Nickname | Antelopes |
| Colors | Purple, black, and white[1] |
| Website | www |
The Grand Canyon Antelopes (more commonly referred to as the Lopes) are the 21 athletic teams representing Grand Canyon University, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the university's athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Western Athletic Conference.[2][3] Men's volleyball competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) effective beginning in the 2017–18 academic year. The beach volleyball program competes in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) through the 2024 season (2023–24 school year), after which it will become an inaugural member of the MPSF beach volleyball league.[4] The university will become a full member of the West Coast Conference on July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Grand Canyon University Athletic Brand Standards". September 20, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Grand Canyon's business model is causing a stir in Division I hoops - college basketball". July 29, 2013.
- ^ "Education Department calls Grand Canyon a for-profit, raising questions about conversion bids".
- ^ "MPSF Adds Beach Volleyball as Record-Setting 12th Sport" (Press release). Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.