The Portland State Vikings secured a 77-68 win over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, with Terri Miller Jr. scoring 27 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Miller's performance was instrumental in Portland State's 9-point victory, which saw the Vikings outscore Northern Arizona 48-36 in the second half. The Vikings' record now stands at 17-6, while the Lumberjacks fall to 9-17. Portland State's NET ranking of 121 will likely remain steady after this Q4 win.
Terri Miller Jr. Scores 27 Points, Marks 10th 20-Point Game of the Season
The game was closely contested in the first half, with Northern Arizona taking a 32-29 lead into halftime. However, Portland State came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Lumberjacks 48-36 to secure the 77-68 win. Karl Poom led Northern Arizona with 21 points and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' balanced attack. Portland State's Jaylin Henderson added 24 points, while Tre-Vaughn Minott chipped in with 14 points and 6 rebounds. The Vikings' 48 second-half points were a key factor in their victory, as they shot 51.7% from the field in the final 20 minutes.
Terri Miller Jr. was the standout performer for Portland State, scoring 27 points on 10-17 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 2 assists. Jaylin Henderson added 24 points, including 4 three-pointers, while Tre-Vaughn Minott contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds. For Northern Arizona, Karl Poom led the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Diego Campisano scored 18 points on 7-12 shooting from the field. Ryan Abelman added 8 points for the Lumberjacks, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' strong performance. Miller's 27 points marked his 10th 20-point game of the season.
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Portland State outshot Northern Arizona 49.1% to 43.1% from the field, including a 51.7% mark in the second half. The Vikings also outrebounded the Lumberjacks 34-29, with Tre-Vaughn Minott and Terri Miller Jr. combining for 13 boards. Northern Arizona committed 12 turnovers, which led to 15 Portland State points. The Vikings' 77 points marked their 15th game of the season with 70 or more points. Portland State's 9-point victory was also their 10th win by 9 points or more this season.
The CHD Scout model predicted a Portland State victory by 9.7 points, which was remarkably close to the actual 9-point margin. The model correctly identified the Vikings as the stronger team, and their prediction of a 68-78 score was just 1 point off from the actual 68-77 final. The model's accuracy is a reflection of its ability to analyze team performance and predict outcomes. With this win, Portland State's record against the model's predictions now stands at 12-5.
This win was a Q4 victory for Portland State, which will help to strengthen their NCAA tournament resume. The Vikings' NET ranking of 121 will likely remain steady, but their quad 4 record will improve to 4-5. Northern Arizona, on the other hand, suffered a Q3 loss, which will drop their NET ranking from 303. The Lumberjacks' quad 3 record now stands at 2-7, which will make it difficult for them to improve their tournament chances. Portland State's 17-6 record and strong performance against Northern Arizona will keep them in the mix for a potential at-large bid.
The Portland State Vikings want to build on their momentum when they face the Idaho State Bengals on February 17. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will try to bounce back when they host the Eastern Washington Eagles on February 15. Both teams want to improve their conference standings and strengthen their tournament resumes.