Montana State Bobcats @ Portland State Vikings
North has 22, Portland State defeats Montana State 93-74
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Deontae North scored 22 points, Michael Mayhew hit 6 of 9 3-pointers for 18 points and Portland State handed Montana State its first league loss, 93-74, Thursday night.
Ryan Edwards, Bryce Canda and Deante Strickland all added 11 for the Vikings (12-5, 2-2 Big Sky Conference).
Mayhew had half of Portland State's eight 3s in the first half and the Vikings were 9 of 14 from close range, and opened a 44-32 lead. Montana State never got closer in the second half.
Tyler Hall had 16 points with four treys for the Bobcats (11-7, 4-1), with Konner Frey and Keljin Blevins adding 12 each.
Portland State finished with 14 3-pointers, its second best effort from distance this season.
Montana State had 20 assists on 24 baskets but also had 21 turnovers.
Game Information
Portland, OR
Referee:Doug Sturdivan
Referee:Ryan McDaniel
Referee:Jon Stigliano
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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