GCU Teams Gear Up for Key Matches and Tournaments

Grand Canyon University’s men’s soccer squad will kick off its first road match of the season at CSU Fullerton today, while the women’s golf program, bolstered by four freshmen, prepares for Monday’s Leadership and Golf Invitational.

The dual previews highlight GCU’s competitive momentum across athletics, underscoring the university’s commitment to student-athlete development and conference success.

Men’s Soccer Embarks on First Road Test

• Lopes head to Fullerton tonight at 6 p.m. PT for a rematch of last year’s 1-1 draw
• Freshman forward Junior Diouf ranks among the nation’s top ten in goals (5) and points (12) this season
• Graduate defender Charles Volcy earned WAC Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 9
• GCU’s offense has outscored opponents 11-4, and its defense has limited teams to one goal per game at most

Women’s Golf Culture Transformed by Fresh Faces

• Second-year coach Brent Nicoson credits four incoming freshmen with shaping team identity
• Returning players and newcomers molded a positive, energy-driven culture during intrasquad qualifying
• The Lopes open Monday at the Leadership and Golf Invitational in University Place, Washington