The Portland State Vikings had a thrilling victory over the Idaho Vandals on Saturday night, winning 77-72. The Vikings were led by a stellar performance from guard Holland Allen, who scored 16 points and was instrumental in the team’s success.
The game started off close, with the teams trading leads throughout the first half. The Vandals had a slight edge at the break, leading by three points. However, the Vikings came out strong in the second half, taking the lead early on and never relinquishing it.
Holland Allen was the star of the show for Portland State. He scored 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, including four three-pointers. He also added five rebounds and three assists to his stat line. His performance was key in helping the Vikings secure the victory.
The Vikings had a balanced attack, with four players scoring in double figures. Guard Deante Strickland had 13 points and four assists, while forward Jamie Orme added 12 points and seven rebounds. Guard Braxton Tucker chipped in 11 points and four rebounds, and forward Michael Mayhew had 10 points and four rebounds.
The Vandals put up a good fight, but ultimately fell short. Guard Trevon Allen led the way with 18 points and five assists, while forward Brayon Blake added 17 points and nine rebounds. Guard Jared Rodriguez had 15 points and five rebounds, and forward Scott Blakney had 10 points and seven rebounds.
The win was a big one for Portland State, as it moved them to 5-2 in conference play. They will look to keep their momentum going as they travel to face the Montana Grizzlies next week.
