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PHOENIX -- DeWayne Russell had 21 points, nine assists and four rebounds and Grand Canyon beat San Diego State 76-72 in a frantic finish on Wednesday night.Trailing 74-72 with 10 seconds left, San Diego States Jeremy Hemsley attempted to split a double team but Fiifi Aidoo stole the ball for a layup and the games final margin.DeWayne Russells jumper with 12:47 to play gave Grand Canyon (4-4) a 55-44 lead but the Aztecs only needed a couple of minutes to go on an 11-0 run to knot the game. Zylan Cheatham made a layup and a pair of free throws, Hemsley hit a pair of 3s, and Valentine Izundu added a free throw during the run.Hemsley scored 28 points and Zylam Cheatham added 17 points and 12 boards for San Diego State (4-3).The Lopes bench outscored San Diego States 24-6 and collected 13 fast break points to just five for the Aztecs. Captain Sarah Hunter hopes England Women can draw on their experience to improve on last year’s Six Nations campaign. Last years fourth-placed finish was Englands worst ever, but they ended the year on a positive note, with an 8-3 victory over 2015 Six Nations champions Ireland in the first ever Autumn International between the two sides. Hunter believes the England squad is in a much better place than they were 12 months ago.Theyve got that bit of international experience behind them whether its Six Nations, Autumn Internationals or Super Series, she told Tuesdays Sportswomen show Sky Sports News HQ.Were hoping that now is the time where all of that experience will come to fruition. Were a settled squad and we have a settled coaching team.We want to build on the Ireland result from the autumn and we know last year was disappointing ressults-wise and where we finished.ddddddddddddWe just want to improve on that - thats our goal. Team performance, ultimately, is our number one priority.Saracens wing Lottie Clapp looks set to win her third cap when England open their Six Nations campaign with a visit to Scotland on Friday night.Its an away game which is going to be tough, the 21-year-old said.Theyve got quite a strong forward pack and a fast backline as well so we just have to be ready all over the pitch.England lead coach Scott Bemand added: We know what weve got to do this year. The girls are really buying into it and were pretty excited about where we think we can get to. Also See: SportsWomen Latest Show News Latest News SportsWomen Video ' ' '