Montana Grizzlies Edge Portland State Vikings 75-72
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Idaho Central Arena
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Who won Montana Grizzlies vs Portland State Vikings?
Montana Grizzlies beat Portland State Vikings 75-72 at Idaho Central Arena on March 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Montana Grizzlies vs Portland State Vikings?
Portland State Vikings were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -166 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Montana Grizzlies triumphed over the Portland State Vikings with a final score of 75-72 at the Idaho Central Arena. This victory marks Montana's second consecutive win, while Portland State has now lost three of its last five games. The game was significant as it highlighted the competitive nature of both teams in the NCAAB landscape, with Montana improving its record to 19-15 and Portland State falling to 20-12.
Both teams entered the game with varying recent forms. Portland State had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, with an average of 74.2 points scored and 71.3 points allowed. They had won their last two games before this matchup, including a recent victory against Idaho State, where they scored 85 points. However, their home record was slightly less impressive, standing at 4-1 in their last five home games. In contrast, Montana's recent form showed a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 74.5 points scored but a higher average of 79.8 points allowed. They had won their last game against Northern Colorado, scoring 95 points, but struggled on the road with an away record of 0-4 in their last four away games.
The two teams had faced each other earlier in the season, with Montana winning the previous encounter 74-68 on February 28, 2026. Historically, Montana has had the upper hand in their recent meetings, leading the head-to-head record 3-1 over the last two seasons. This matchup was particularly crucial for Portland State, as they sought to avenge their earlier loss to Montana.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability can often be felt in tight matchups like this one. The betting market had Portland State as the favorites, with DraftKings offering a spread of -3.5 in favor of the Vikings, while the total points line was set at 145.5. This indicates a belief that the game would be competitive, but ultimately favored Portland State.
The conditions of the game were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with both teams likely feeling the weight of the stakes involved. Fans could expect to see a high level of intensity, especially given the proximity of the teams in the standings and their historical rivalry.
As the game unfolded, the scoring plays were pivotal in determining the outcome. Brycen Long made three crucial free throws in the second half, bringing Montana to a 71-70 lead. Following that, Money Williams extended the lead with two more free throws, making it 73-70. Jaylin Henderson then made a driving layup to narrow the gap to 73-72, but Tyler Isaak sealed the victory for Montana with two more free throws, finalizing the score at 75-72.
Viewers should have noted the strategic adjustments made by both teams throughout the game, particularly in the second half, where free throw shooting played a critical role. The ability of Montana to capitalize on their opportunities at the line, especially in the closing moments, proved decisive in their victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PRST -3.5 | 145.5 o -108 / u -112 | Montana Grizzlies +140 · Portland State Vikings -166 |
Leaders
- PointsJaylin Henderson23Portland State Vikings
- AssistsJaylin Henderson4Portland State Vikings
- ReboundsTre-Vaughn Minott12Portland State Vikings
- PointsMoney Williams32Montana Grizzlies
- AssistsGrant Kepley4Montana Grizzlies
- ReboundsTe'Jon Sawyer9Montana Grizzlies
Recent form
Portland State Vikings
Last 10: 6-4Streak W274.2 scored · 71.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W85-78vs Idaho State BengalsMar 8
- W84-60vs Weber State WildcatsMar 3
- L68-74at Montana GrizzliesFeb 28
- L69-84at Montana State BobcatsFeb 27
- L55-67vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 21
- W77-67vs Idaho VandalsFeb 20
- L65-77at Northern Colorado BearsFeb 14
- W77-68at Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 13
- W74-73at Sacramento State HornetsFeb 8
- W88-65vs Idaho State BengalsFeb 3
Montana Grizzlies
Last 10: 4-6Streak W174.5 scored · 79.8 allowed per game0-4 away
- W95-89vs Northern Colorado BearsMar 9
- L57-85at Northern Colorado BearsMar 3
- W74-68vs Portland State VikingsFeb 28
- W81-73vs Sacramento State HornetsFeb 27
- L72-92at Weber State WildcatsFeb 22
- L69-73at Idaho State BengalsFeb 20
- L71-82vs Montana State BobcatsFeb 15
- W73-68vs Idaho VandalsFeb 7
- L74-82vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 6
- L79-86at Sacramento State HornetsFeb 1
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Montana Grizzlies | Portland State Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-47 | 22-70 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 31 |
| Three-pointers | 11-25 | 4-28 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 14 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 24-27 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 22 |
| Assists | 11 | 7 |
| Steals | 3 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 30 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 92 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-38Brycen Long makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half53-40Jaylin Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-41Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-43Kelcy Phipps makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half54-43Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-43Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-45Sebastian Tidor makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-45Money Williams makes layup (Tyler Thompson assists)
- 2nd Half58-45Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-46Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-47Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49Terri Miller Jr. makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half61-49Money Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half61-51Terri Miller Jr. makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-52Kelcy Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-52Money Williams makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-54Kelcy Phipps makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-55Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-56Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-56Money Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Isaak assists)
- 2nd Half66-57Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-58Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-61Brycen Long makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tre-Vaughn Minott assists)
- 2nd Half67-61Tyler Isaak makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-61Tyler Isaak makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-62Kelcy Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-63Kelcy Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-65Jaylin Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-65Chase Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Chase Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-67Jaylin Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-67Chase Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-68Brycen Long makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half71-69Brycen Long makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half71-70Brycen Long makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half72-70Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-70Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-72Jaylin Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-72Tyler Isaak makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-72Tyler Isaak makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Portland State Vikings, below favours Montana Grizzlies.
Venue
- Idaho Central ArenaBoise, ID
- OfficialsDeron White, Justin Shamion, Layne Barney
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