Montana State Defeats Portland State 84-69 at Home
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Worthington Arena
Montana State Bobcats 84, Portland State Vikings 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Portland State Vikings vs Montana State Bobcats?
Montana State Bobcats beat Portland State Vikings 84-69 at Worthington Arena on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland State Vikings vs Montana State Bobcats?
Montana State Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Montana State Bobcats triumphed over the Portland State Vikings with a final score of 84-69 at Worthington Arena. This victory marked an important moment for the Bobcats, who had been struggling with a two-game losing streak prior to this game. Montana State improved its record to 17-13, while Portland State fell to 18-10.
Montana State's recent form showed a mixed bag of results leading up to this game, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten outings. They had been averaging 75.3 points scored per game while allowing 74.6. Their last five games reflected a slight decline, with an average of 76.2 points scored and 76.4 points allowed. The Bobcats had previously lost to the Vikings on January 31, 2026, with a score of 54-63, making this victory particularly sweet as they sought to even the score in their head-to-head record.
On the other hand, Portland State entered the game with a stronger recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games. They had been averaging 69.3 points scored and allowing 66.2 points. However, their last outing resulted in a loss to Eastern Washington on February 21, 2026, where they scored only 55 points. Portland State's away record was 4-1 in their last five games, showcasing their ability to perform well on the road.
Historically, the matchup had favored Portland State, with the Vikings leading the head-to-head series 2-1 over the past two seasons. The previous meetings included two victories for Portland State in 2026 and 2025, and a lone win for Montana State in 2025. This context added a layer of intensity to the game, as the Bobcats were eager to turn the tide.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability for either team, so the impact of injuries on the game remains unclear. However, both teams had been competing at a high level, and any missing players could have influenced their performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Montana State favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Montana State's money line at -130 and Portland State's at +110. This indicates that the Bobcats were seen as slight favorites, likely due to their home-court advantage.
Conditions at Worthington Arena were conducive to a strong performance from the Bobcats, and they capitalized on their home environment. The game featured several notable scoring plays, including a 24-foot three-point jumper by Seth Amunrud that contributed to the Bobcats' offensive momentum in the second half. Chris Hodges also made a significant impact with a dunk that energized the home crowd.
As the game progressed, Montana State maintained control, outscoring Portland State in critical moments. The Bobcats' ability to execute in the second half was evident as they extended their lead, ultimately securing the victory with a final score of 84-69. This performance not only improved their record but also provided a much-needed boost in confidence as they head into the closing stretch of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MTST -2.5 | 140.5 o -115 / u -105 | Portland State Vikings +110 · Montana State Bobcats -130 |
Leaders
- PointsJed Miller25Montana State Bobcats
- AssistsJed Miller6Montana State Bobcats
- ReboundsJed Miller9Montana State Bobcats
- PointsTerri Miller Jr.28Portland State Vikings
- AssistsJaylin Henderson5Portland State Vikings
- ReboundsTre-Vaughn Minott11Portland State Vikings
Recent form
Montana State Bobcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L275.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L76-91at Idaho State BengalsFeb 21
- L79-82at Weber State WildcatsFeb 20
- W82-71at Montana GrizzliesFeb 15
- L71-72vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 8
- W73-66vs Idaho VandalsFeb 6
- L54-63at Portland State VikingsJan 31
- L80-83at Sacramento State HornetsJan 30
- W91-88vs Weber State WildcatsJan 25
- W74-62vs Idaho State BengalsJan 23
- W73-68at Northern Colorado BearsJan 20
Portland State Vikings
Last 10: 7-3Streak L169.3 scored · 66.2 allowed per game4-1 away
- 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
- W63-54vs Montana State BobcatsJan 31
- L60-64vs Montana GrizzliesJan 30
- W69-66at Idaho VandalsJan 24
- W65-61at Eastern Washington EaglesJan 23
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 | Montana State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-58 | 29-56 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 9-18 | 15-30 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 50 |
| Free throws | 8-14 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 3 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 21 |
| Assists | 9 | 18 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 24 |
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 21 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half27-38Christian King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half27-41Jed Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half29-41Tre-Vaughn Minott makes layup (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 1st Half29-43Christian King makes driving layup
- 1st Half32-43Terri Miller Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mozae Downing-Rivers assists)
- 1st Half34-43Terri Miller Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half36-43Keyon Kensie Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half38-43Terri Miller Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half38-46Christian King makes 23-foot three point jumper (Howie Keene assists)
- 2nd Half41-46Terri Miller Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half41-49Christian King makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jed Miller assists)
- 2nd Half42-49Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-52Jaden Steppe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Howie Keene assists)
- 2nd Half45-52Jaylin Henderson makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-55Seth Amunrud makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jed Miller assists)
- 2nd Half48-55Jaylin Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-58Jed Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Davis assists)
- 2nd Half48-60Howie Keene makes layup (Jaden Steppe assists)
- 2nd Half50-60Jaylin Henderson makes layup
- 2nd Half50-63Seth Amunrud makes 24-foot three point jumper (Howie Keene assists)
- 2nd Half53-63Terri Miller Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half53-65Jed Miller makes layup (Christian King assists)
- 2nd Half53-67Chris Hodges makes layup (Jed Miller assists)
- 2nd Half53-70Jed Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-70Terri Miller Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half57-70Jaylin Henderson makes layup
- 2nd Half57-72Christian King makes layup
- 2nd Half57-74Chris Hodges makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-77Seth Amunrud makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chris Hodges assists)
- 2nd Half58-77Alex Dupre makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-77Alex Dupre makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-77Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-79Chris Hodges makes 2-foot dunk (Christian King assists)
- 2nd Half61-82Seth Amunrud makes 24-foot three point jumper (Howie Keene assists)
- 2nd Half63-82Jaylin Henderson makes layup
- 2nd Half65-82Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half67-82Colt Ness makes layup
- 2nd Half67-83Jed Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-84Jed Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-84Samuel Stewart IV makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Montana State Bobcats, below favours Portland State Vikings.
Venue
- Worthington ArenaBozeman, MT
- Attendance3346
- OfficialsKeith Patterson, John Jenkins Jr., De Selle Dean
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