The Portland State Vikings pulled off an incredible victory on Saturday night, as they defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 75-72 in an overtime thriller. Led by senior guard Deante Allen, the Vikings were able to come out on top in a game that was back and forth throughout.
Allen was the star of the show for Portland State, as he finished with a game-high 24 points and seven assists. He was especially clutch down the stretch, scoring eight points in the final five minutes of regulation to force overtime. In the extra period, Allen scored five more points and dished out two assists to help the Vikings secure the win.
The Bulldogs put up a valiant effort, but they just couldn’t contain Allen down the stretch. Fresno State was led by guard Deshon Taylor, who finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Taylor was able to keep the Bulldogs in the game with his scoring, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Allen’s heroics.
The victory was a huge one for Portland State, as it improved their record to 7-3 on the season. It also marked the first time that the Vikings have beaten Fresno State since joining the Big Sky Conference in 1996. With Allen leading the way, Portland State looks primed to make some noise in conference play this year.
Overall, it was a thrilling game that saw Allen take over in the clutch and lead his team to victory. The senior guard was simply unstoppable down the stretch, and his performance will be remembered for a long time in Portland State lore.
