Seattle U Redhawks Defeat Portland Pilots 71-59
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Redhawk Center
Seattle U Redhawks 71, Portland Pilots 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Portland Pilots vs Seattle U Redhawks?
Seattle U Redhawks beat Portland Pilots 71-59 at Redhawk Center on February 21, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland Pilots vs Seattle U Redhawks?
Seattle U Redhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In an important NCAAB matchup, the Seattle U Redhawks secured a decisive victory over the Portland Pilots with a final score of 71-59 at the Redhawk Center. This win marks a significant turnaround for Seattle U, who had previously lost to the Pilots in their last encounter just two weeks prior, falling 53-54 on February 8. The Redhawks improved their overall record to 18-12, while the Pilots dropped to 12-18.
Seattle U entered the game with a home record of 17-12 and had been struggling recently, recording a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with an average of 64.4 points scored and 66.1 points allowed. They were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to Saint Mary's Gaels just days before this matchup. In contrast, the Pilots had a similar recent record of 4-6, but with a higher average of 69.6 points scored and a notably higher average of 75.3 points allowed. They were also on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Pepperdine Waves and San Diego Toreros.
At home, the Redhawks had performed better, with a record of 4-2 in their last six games at the Redhawk Center. The Pilots, however, struggled on the road, managing only one win in their last five away games. This disparity in home and away performance was a critical factor leading into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, suggesting that both teams fielded their regular rosters for this crucial matchup. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Seattle U favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Seattle U's ability to secure the win, as evidenced by their moneyline of -375 compared to Portland's +295.
The game conditions were typical for a late February evening, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere as the Redhawks sought to avenge their earlier loss to the Pilots. The scoring plays highlighted the Redhawks' ability to maintain control in the second half, with key contributions from players such as Maleek Arington and Mikah Ballew. Arington's free throws and Ballew's three-point jumper helped extend Seattle U's lead as the game progressed.
The final scoring sequence saw the Redhawks pull away decisively, with Arington's free throws pushing the score to 71-57 before James O'Donnell's layup for Portland closed the gap to 71-59. This victory not only boosts Seattle U's morale but also solidifies their position as they head into the latter part of the season, while the Pilots will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SEA -7.5 | 140.5 o -108 / u -112 | Portland Pilots +295 · Seattle U Redhawks -375 |
Leaders
- PointsAustin Maurer14Seattle U Redhawks
- AssistsMaleek Arington6Seattle U Redhawks
- ReboundsWill Heimbrodt8Seattle U Redhawks
- PointsJoel Foxwell20Portland Pilots
- AssistsJoel Foxwell3Portland Pilots
- ReboundsJermaine Ballisager Webb7Portland Pilots
Recent form
Seattle U Redhawks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L164.4 scored · 66.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L70-72vs Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 19
- W60-50vs Oregon State BeaversFeb 16
- L72-84at Santa Clara BroncosFeb 12
- L53-54at Portland PilotsFeb 8
- W83-81vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 5
- L58-70at Washington State CougarsJan 29
- L54-56at Pacific TigersJan 25
- W69-59vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 22
- L50-71vs Gonzaga BulldogsJan 18
- W75-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 16
Portland Pilots
Last 10: 4-6Streak L269.6 scored · 75.3 allowed per game1-4 away
- L87-95vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 19
- L58-71at San Diego TorerosFeb 12
- W54-53vs Seattle U RedhawksFeb 8
- W87-80vs Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 5
- L74-104at Washington State CougarsJan 31
- L51-74at Pacific TigersJan 29
- L69-75vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 25
- W71-58at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 18
- L63-67at Pepperdine WavesJan 15
- W82-76vs Oregon State BeaversJan 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Pilots | Seattle U Redhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 15-40 | 22-58 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 10-28 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 36 |
| Free throws | 24-29 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 23 |
| Assists | 7 | 12 |
| Steals | 8 | 12 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 18 |
| Fouls | 20 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-37Garrett Nuckolls makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-37James O'Donnell makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half34-37Garrett Nuckolls makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half34-38Austin Maurer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-39Austin Maurer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-40Jojo Murphy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-41Jojo Murphy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-41Joel Foxwell makes 20-foot jumper (James O'Donnell assists)
- 2nd Half39-41Joel Foxwell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Garrett Nuckolls assists)
- 2nd Half40-41Joel Foxwell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-43Austin Maurer makes layup
- 2nd Half41-43James O'Donnell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-43James O'Donnell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-45Jojo Murphy makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-45James O'Donnell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-45James O'Donnell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-48Maleek Arington makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jojo Murphy assists)
- 2nd Half44-50John Christofilis makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-50James O'Donnell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-50James O'Donnell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-51Will Heimbrodt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Will Heimbrodt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-54Jojo Murphy makes layup (Maleek Arington assists)
- 2nd Half46-56Houran Dan makes layup
- 2nd Half46-57Houran Dan makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-58Will Heimbrodt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-59Will Heimbrodt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-62Jojo Murphy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Maleek Arington assists)
- 2nd Half46-64Houran Dan makes 3-foot jumper (Will Heimbrodt assists)
- 2nd Half46-66Houran Dan makes layup (Jojo Murphy assists)
- 2nd Half49-66Joel Foxwell makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-66James O'Donnell makes layup
- 2nd Half51-67Maleek Arington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-68Maleek Arington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-68Mikah Ballew makes 25-foot three point jumper (Matúš Hronský assists)
- 2nd Half54-69Will Heimbrodt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-70Will Heimbrodt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-70Joel Foxwell makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-71Maleek Arington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-71James O'Donnell makes layup (Joel Foxwell assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Seattle U Redhawks, below favours Portland Pilots.
Venue
- Redhawk CenterSeattle, WA
- Attendance999
- OfficialsDoug Sturdivan, John Hampton, Kirk Smith
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