Vikings Edge Eagles in Tight Contest
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Reese Court
Portland State Vikings 65, Eastern Washington Eagles 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles?
Portland State Vikings beat Eastern Washington Eagles 65-61 at Reese Court on January 22, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles?
Portland State Vikings were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Portland State Vikings narrowly defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles with a final score of 65-61. This game took place at Reese Court on January 23, 2026, and highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the NCAAB season.
The Vikings entered the game with a strong away record of 12-5 and were riding a five-game winning streak, showcasing their recent form with an average of 78.3 points scored and 69.9 points allowed over their last ten games. Portland State's last five games had seen them average 84.6 points while allowing 74.2 points, indicating a potent offense that was difficult to contain. In contrast, the Eagles struggled with a home record of 4-15 and had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They averaged 76.9 points scored but allowed a concerning 81.6 points per game during that stretch.
The game unfolded with both teams exchanging leads, but it was the Vikings who maintained composure in the closing moments. The Eagles had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while the Vikings were 3-2 in their away games, demonstrating a slight advantage for Portland State in terms of performance away from home.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other twice in the 2025 season, with each team winning once. The Eagles won their previous home meeting on February 8, 2025, with a score of 72-67, while the Vikings had claimed victory in their earlier encounter on January 10, 2025, winning 64-59. This matchup added another chapter to their competitive rivalry.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability can often be crucial in such tightly matched games. The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings listing the Vikings as 2.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 150.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The conditions of the game were typical for a winter evening in the region, with both teams needing to adapt to the atmosphere of Reese Court. Fans were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with key moments including free throws by Alton Hamilton IV and Terri Miller Jr. that helped the Vikings maintain their lead in the second half. The scoring plays highlighted the tension as the game progressed, with the Eagles fighting hard to close the gap but ultimately falling short.
As the final buzzer sounded, the Vikings solidified their position in the league with this win, while the Eagles were left to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward. The game served as a reminder of the competitive spirit in college basketball, where every point counts and the outcome can hinge on a few crucial plays.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PRST -2.5 | 150.5 o -110 / u -110 | Portland State Vikings -155 · Eastern Washington Eagles +130 |
Leaders
- PointsIsaiah Moses22Eastern Washington Eagles
- AssistsIsaiah Moses3Eastern Washington Eagles
- ReboundsAlton Hamilton IV6Eastern Washington Eagles
- PointsTerri Miller Jr.22Portland State Vikings
- AssistsJaylin Henderson9Portland State Vikings
- ReboundsKeyon Kensie Jr.10Portland State Vikings
Recent form
Eastern Washington Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak W176.9 scored · 81.6 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W84-66at Idaho State BengalsJan 17
- L80-91at Weber State WildcatsJan 16
- W66-65vs Montana GrizzliesJan 10
- L64-68vs Montana State BobcatsJan 9
- L81-84at Idaho VandalsJan 3
- L81-109at BYU CougarsDec 23
- L77-101at Utah UtesDec 21
- L63-78vs Washington State CougarsDec 18
- L83-88vs California Baptist LancersDec 13
- W90-66vs Kansas City RoosDec 6
Portland State Vikings
Last 10: 7-3Streak W578.3 scored · 69.9 allowed per game3-2 away
- W63-52vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksJan 17
- W76-73vs Northern Colorado BearsJan 16
- W96-69vs Sacramento State HornetsJan 10
- W93-87at Idaho State BengalsJan 3
- W95-90at Weber State WildcatsJan 1
- L61-63at Tulane Green WaveDec 21
- L73-84at Colorado BuffaloesDec 18
- W94-50vs George Fox BruinsDec 13
- L55-60vs Omaha MavericksDec 6
- W77-71at South Dakota CoyotesDec 4
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 | Portland State Vikings | Eastern Washington Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-56 | 20-52 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 2-12 | 4-15 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 27 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 17-23 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 20 |
| Assists | 16 | 10 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 26 |
| Fouls | 24 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 95 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-28Johnny Radford makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half35-30Tyler Powell makes layup (Isaiah Moses assists)
- 2nd Half35-33Tyler Powell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Johnny Radford assists)
- 2nd Half37-33Kelcy Phipps makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Tre-Vaughn Minott assists)
- 2nd Half39-33Terri Miller Jr. makes 5-foot hook shot (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half41-33Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 3-foot dunk (Terri Miller Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half41-34Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-35Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-35Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half43-36Straton Rogers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-38Alton Hamilton IV makes layup
- 2nd Half45-38Tre-Vaughn Minott makes layup
- 2nd Half47-38Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half47-39Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-40Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-40Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-40Jaylin Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-42Kiree Huie makes layup (Isaiah Moses assists)
- 2nd Half50-44Kiree Huie makes layup (Alton Hamilton IV assists)
- 2nd Half50-46Kiree Huie makes layup
- 2nd Half50-47Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-48Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-50Alton Hamilton IV makes layup (Jojo Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half52-50Terri Miller Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half54-50Keyon Kensie Jr. makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half54-51Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-52Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-53Kelcy Phipps makes driving layup (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half56-55Alton Hamilton IV makes layup
- 2nd Half58-55Terri Miller Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half59-55Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-56Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-57Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-59Isaiah Moses makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-59Terri Miller Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half63-61Kiree Huie makes layup
- 2nd Half65-61Keyon Kensie Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Terri Miller Jr. assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Eastern Washington Eagles, below favours Portland State Vikings.
Venue
- Reese CourtCheney, WA
- Attendance1270
- OfficialsShawn Lehigh, Deldre Carr, Chris Hudson
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