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Rivalry Resumes: SDSU vs. GCU Game Set for 2026

1/21/2026

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San Diego State (SDSU) and Grand Canyon University (GCU) have a basketball rivalry that started in 2015.
SDSU lost the first two games but won their third matchup in 2019.
A rematch was postponed due to the pandemic, leading to a legal dispute over GCU's conference entry.
The Mountain West allowed GCU to join earlier than planned, resulting in accusations of misconduct from departing schools.
SDSU, currently 13-4, will play GCU on January 21, 2026, at GCU Arena in Phoenix.

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Story summary

San Diego State (SDSU) and Grand Canyon University (GCU) have a basketball rivalry that started in 2015.
SDSU lost the first two games but won their third matchup in 2019.
A rematch was postponed due to the pandemic, leading to a legal dispute over GCU's conference entry.
The Mountain West allowed GCU to join earlier than planned, resulting in accusations of misconduct from departing schools.
SDSU, currently 13-4, will play GCU on January 21, 2026, at GCU Arena in Phoenix.