GREELEY, Colo. -- — Isaiah Hawthorne scored 23 points as Northern Colorado beat Portland State 72-69 on Thursday night.

Hawthorne also contributed seven rebounds for the Bears (13-5, 5-0 Big Sky Conference). Brock Wisne shot 6 of 10 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Jaron Rillie shot 4 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points. The Bears extended their winning streak to seven games.

Qiant Myers finished with 19 points and seven assists for the Vikings (10-7, 2-2). Tre-Vaughn Minott added 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks for Portland State. Isaiah Johnson also recorded 14 points and two steals.

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These two teams both play Saturday. Northern Colorado hosts Sacramento State and Portland State visits Northern Arizona.

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