The Portland State Vikings pulled off a major upset on Saturday night, defeating the Air Force Falcons 62-55 in a hard-fought battle. The Vikings were led by guard Deante Saterfield, who scored 10 points and had a game-high seven assists.
The Vikings started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead into halftime. However, the Falcons fought back in the second half, cutting the lead to just two points with less than five minutes left in the game.
But the Vikings held strong, with Saterfield leading the way. He scored four points in the final minutes of the game, helping Portland State secure the victory. He also had two steals and two blocks in the second half, helping to shut down the Falcons’ offense.
The rest of the Vikings also played well, with forward Ryan Edwards scoring 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Guard Bryce Canda added nine points and four assists, while forward Jamie Orme chipped in seven points and five rebounds.
It was a great team effort from the Vikings, who were able to pull off the upset despite being the underdogs. The win was a big one for Portland State, who improved to 8-2 on the season and remain in contention for an NCAA Tournament berth.
Saterfield was the star of the game, but he was quick to credit his teammates for their part in the victory. “We all played great tonight,” he said after the game. “We stuck together and kept fighting until the end. It was a great team effort.”
The Vikings will look to keep their momentum going as they take on rival Oregon State next week. With Saterfield leading the way, Portland State has a great chance to keep their winning streak alive and make a run at an NCAA Tournament berth.
