Portland St defeats Weber St 90-95
Portland St Edges Weber St in Thrilling Comeback Victory
Dramatic Turning Point: 7-Point Halftime Deficit Erased
In an electrifying matchup, the Portland State Vikings (AWAY) outlasted the Weber State Wildcats (HOME) 95-90 on Friday night at the Dee Events Center. The visiting Vikings staged a stunning comeback, overcoming a 7-point deficit in the second half to secure the hard-fought victory.
At halftime, Weber State led by 7 points, 37-30, but Portland St's potent offense found its rhythm in the third quarter. Jaylin Henderson (34 pts, 3-6 3PT) and Keyon Kensie Jr. (12 pts, 13 reb) spearheaded the charge, leading their team to a 46-43 advantage entering the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats pushed back, but Portland St's depth and shooting proved too much to overcome. Jaylin Henderson led all scorers with 34 points on 45.8% shooting, while Keyon Kensie Jr. added 13 rebounds to complement his 12-point performance.
Tijan Saine (23 pts, 8 ast) was a bright spot for Weber State, but his team ultimately fell short. Edwin Suarez Jr. contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
The game's final margin of 5 points added to the drama, making it an instant classic in the Big Sky Conference.
Game Stats
Weber St (HOME) Game Stats:
- Field Goals: 27/67 (40.0%)
- Points in Paint: 36
- Largest Lead: 7
Portland St (AWAY) Game Stats:
- Field Goals: 32/75 (43.0%)
- True Shooting%: 54.1%
Advanced Team Statistics
Weber State's eFG% was 45.5%, while Portland State's was 50.7%. The Vikings also outrebounded their opponents, 51-46.
In the end, it was Portland St's superior shooting and team depth that made the difference in this high-scoring contest.