Students pitched tents in front of Grand Canyon University's arena, trying to find spots beneath big shade trees. For those who are hit directly by the sun, it's just part of being a Havoc ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Grand Canyon University students are showing off ... You can cheer on the Lopes at GCU’s watch party on the arena lawn. The party starts at noon ahead of both games.

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Grand Canyon Antelopes (26-7) take the court against the No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins (25-8) on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena.