Portland St defeats George Fox 94-50

George Fox's Road Show Comes Up Short Against Portland State

In a dominating display, the Portland State Vikings hosted their first home game of the season against the visiting George Fox University Lions. The result was a statement win for the Vikings, as they cruised to an 94-50 victory behind a stellar performance from senior forward Terri Miller Jr.

The game got off to a sluggish start, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the first half. Portland State held a slim 50-20 lead at halftime, but it was clear that the Vikings were on a different trajectory than their opponents. After intermission, George Fox's offense finally began to click, but it was too little, too late.

The largest lead of the game came when Miller Jr. connected on a jumper with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter, putting Portland State up by 52 points. The Vikings responded with a resounding 10-0 run, capped off by a thunderous dunk from junior center Jaylin Henderson. George Fox's Sydney Natche attempted to rally her team with a few late baskets, but it was clear that the game was out of reach.

Terri Miller Jr. was nearly unstoppable on the court, scoring 31 points and grabbing nine rebounds in just over 35 minutes of play. She also dished out eight assists and stole the show with two spectacular blocks. Henderson added 13 points, seven rebounds, and a trio of steals to round out Portland State's impressive performance.

For George Fox, it was a tough pill to swallow, especially after their initial surge in the second half. Sydney Natche led the Lions with nine points, while Cory Schramm chipped in with seven rebounds. The team will look to bounce back from this lopsided loss and continue their road trip on Friday.

The win marked Portland State's first home victory of the season, a statement performance that showcased the Vikings' depth and resilience. For the visiting Lions, it was a tough lesson in the importance of adapting to different environments and opponents.

Box Score

Portland State (94)

* Field Goals: 38/72 (53.0%)

* Points in Paint: 56

* Fast Break Points: 18

* Assists: 29

* Turnovers: 6

* Steals: 11

* Blocks: 5

* Total Fouls: 22

George Fox (50)

* Field Goals: 16/52 (31.0%)

* Points in Paint: 16

* Fast Break Points: 8

* Assists: 5

* Turnovers: 16

* Steals: 2

* Total Fouls: 15