Vikes Claim Conference Opener

At Portland, Oregon:

Lateef McMullan scored 20 points as the Portland State Vikings (3-5 overall, 1-0 in Big Sky play) opened Big Sky Conference play on Thursday night with a 63-49 home win over the Idaho State Bengals (1-8, 0-1).

Ducks Bury Hapless Bengals

At Eugene, Oregon:

Damyean Dotson scored 12 points while Arsalan Kazemi, Dominic Artis, and Tony Woods each added 11 as the Oregon Ducks (8-1) annihilated the visiting Idaho State Bengals (1-6) 87-35 on Saturday.

Pilots Top Bengals In Low-Scoring Affair

At Portland, Oregon:

The Portland Pilots (1-1), in their home opener,  nosed out the visiting Idaho State Bengals (0-2) 51-48 on Thursday.  Junior forward Ryan Nicholas scored a game-high 22 points for the victorious Pilots.  Portland's defense limited the Bengals to 40% shooting from the floor.

13-Point Win For Vikings At Pocatello

At Pocatello, Idaho:


Charles Odum scored 18 points while Chehales Tapscott added 15 (to go with his 16 rebounds), Renaldo Parker 11, and Nate Lozeau 10, as the Portland State Vikings (12-12 overall, 6-6 in Big Sky play) defeated the home-standing Idaho State Bengals (8-16, 6-6) 67-54 on Thursday.

Vikes By A Dozen

At Portland, Oregon:


Charles Odum scored 29 points while Chehales Tapscott added 15 as the Portland State Vikings (9-9 overall, 3-3 in Big Sky Conference play) defeated the visiting Idaho State Bengals (4-14, 2-4) 80-68 on Monday.