Portland State Edges Idaho State in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Reed Gym
Portland State Vikings 93, Idaho State Bengals 87, 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 Idaho State Bengals?
Portland State Vikings beat Idaho State Bengals 93-87 at Reed Gym on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland State Vikings vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling overtime contest, the Portland State Vikings defeated the Idaho State Bengals 93-87 at Reed Gym. This matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, as they battled through regulation and into extra time, ultimately leading to a hard-fought victory for the Vikings.
Both teams entered the game with respectable records, Idaho State at 8-7 and Portland State at 8-5. The Bengals had a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, with an average of 79.7 points scored and 70.1 points allowed. Their last game before this fixture was a victory against Sacramento State, where they won 97-84. In contrast, the Vikings also posted a 6-4 record in their last ten, averaging 77.6 points scored and 70.2 points allowed. They came off a win against Weber State, finishing 95-90.
Idaho State's performance at home has been solid, with a 5-2 record, while their away record stands at 1-2. Meanwhile, Portland State has shown a balanced approach, with a 3-1 record at home and a 3-3 record on the road. This fixture was particularly interesting as both teams had previously met twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with Idaho State winning 82-74 at home and losing 59-76 away.
The injury picture heading into the game did not indicate any significant absences that would affect the teams' performance. Both squads were expected to field their best lineups, adding to the anticipation of a closely contested game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Idaho State favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. This indicated a competitive matchup, with expectations for a high-scoring game given both teams' offensive capabilities.
As the game unfolded, the intensity was palpable. Idaho State initially took control, but Portland State responded with resilience. The game saw several lead changes, and both teams displayed their scoring prowess. In the end, it was Portland State's ability to execute in critical moments that secured their victory.
The overtime period was marked by crucial free throws from Connor Hollenbeck and Jaylin Henderson, who combined for several points that ultimately pushed the Vikings ahead. Hollenbeck's free throws in the closing moments were particularly decisive, as he contributed to Portland State's final score, ensuring they clinched the win.
With this victory, Portland State continues to build momentum, while Idaho State will look to regroup and address the challenges they faced in this tightly contested game. Fans can look forward to seeing how both teams perform in their upcoming fixtures as they navigate the remainder of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDST -3.5 | 142.5 o -110 / u -110 | Portland State Vikings +142 · Idaho State Bengals -170 |
Leaders
- PointsMartin Kheil20Idaho State Bengals
- AssistsJamison Guerra10Idaho State Bengals
- ReboundsCaleb Van De Griend10Idaho State Bengals
- PointsTerri Miller Jr.25Portland State Vikings
- AssistsJaylin Henderson7Portland State Vikings
- ReboundsTre-Vaughn Minott11Portland State Vikings
Recent form
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 6-4Streak W179.7 scored · 70.1 allowed per game5-2 at home
- W97-84vs Sacramento State HornetsJan 2
- L83-93vs UC Davis AggiesDec 21
- W80-64vs Montana Western BulldogsDec 19
- L69-73at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 11
- W93-79vs Denver PioneersDec 6
- W68-59at Kansas City RoosDec 4
- W82-50vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 28
- L81-84vs Sam Houston BearkatsNov 26
- W89-51vs Justice LionsNov 21
- L55-64at Santa Clara BroncosNov 19
Portland State Vikings
Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.6 scored · 70.2 allowed per game3-3 away
- 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
- W68-63at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 26
- W90-61vs Evergreen State GeoducksNov 20
- W93-80vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 18
- L70-80at San Francisco DonsNov 13
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 | Idaho State Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-60 | 27-60 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 7-21 | 13-32 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 41 |
| Free throws | 22-26 | 20-30 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 21 |
| Assists | 16 | 18 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 28 |
| Fouls | 22 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 22 | 75 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-64Cheikh Sow makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-65Cheikh Sow makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-65Jaylin Henderson makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-66Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-66Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-66Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68Lachlan Brewer makes layup
- 2nd Half60-70Caleb Van De Griend makes layup (Martin Kheil assists)
- 2nd Half61-70Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Terri Miller Jr. makes 6-foot hook shot (Brycen Long assists)
- 2nd Half64-70Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-70Keyon Kensie Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half66-73Martin Kheil makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half66-75Caleb Van De Griend makes layup (Martin Kheil assists)
- 2nd Half67-75Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-75Terri Miller Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-76Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-76Jaylin Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-76Kelcy Phipps makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half74-76Isaiah Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-76Isaiah Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-77Lachlan Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-78Lachlan Brewer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-78Terri Miller Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Keyon Kensie Jr. assists)
- OT78-79Caleb Van De Griend makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT81-79Brycen Long makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- OT84-79Keyon Kensie Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- OT85-79Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT86-79Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT86-82Connor Hollenbeck makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jamison Guerra assists)
- OT88-82Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- OT88-83Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT88-84Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT88-85Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT89-85Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT90-85Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT91-85Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT91-87Jamison Guerra makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- OT92-87Brycen Long makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT93-87Brycen Long makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Idaho State Bengals, below favours Portland State Vikings.
Venue
- Reed GymPocatello, ID
- Attendance1292
- OfficialsChad Shepherd, Layne Barney, Peter Larson
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