The Portland State Vikings had a thrilling victory over the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Saturday night, winning 82-76. The Vikings were led by guard Holland Saterfield, who scored 14 points and had four assists.
The game started off with the Gauchos taking an early lead, but the Vikings quickly responded with a 9-0 run to take a 10-point lead. The Gauchos fought back and took a one-point lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Vikings continued to battle and eventually took a five-point lead. The Gauchos tried to mount a comeback, but the Vikings held on to their lead and won the game.
Saterfield was the star of the game for the Vikings. She scored 14 points and had four assists. She also had two steals and two blocks, making her an all-around threat on the court.
The Vikings were also helped by forward Alexia Thrower, who scored 12 points and had eight rebounds. Forward Kiana Brown also had a strong game, scoring 11 points and grabbing six rebounds.
The win was a big one for the Vikings, as it was their first win against a ranked opponent this season. With this win, the Vikings have improved to 8-3 on the season and are looking to make a run in the conference tournament.
The Vikings will look to continue their winning ways when they face off against the Cal Poly Mustangs on Tuesday night. With Saterfield leading the way, the Vikings will look to build on their impressive win over UC Santa Barbara.
