Portland State Edges Weber State in Overtime Thriller
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Dee Events Center
Portland State Vikings 95, Weber State Wildcats 90, 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 Weber State Wildcats?
Portland State Vikings beat Weber State Wildcats 95-90 at Dee Events Center on January 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland State Vikings vs Weber State Wildcats?
Portland State Vikings were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling overtime contest, the Portland State Vikings defeated the Weber State Wildcats 95-90 at the Dee Events Center. This matchup was significant not only for its intensity but also for its implications in the NCAAB landscape, showcasing two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Vikings improved their record to 8-5, while the Wildcats fell to 6-9.
The Weber State Wildcats entered this game with a home record of 6-8, having achieved a mixed performance in their last ten games with a record of 5-5. They were on a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders 103-64. The Wildcats averaged 79.4 points scored per game while allowing 74.9, indicating a high-scoring style but also a vulnerability on defense. Their recent form showed that they averaged 77.2 points scored and 76.8 points allowed in their last five games.
On the other hand, the Portland State Vikings came into the game with a slightly better overall record of 7-5. They had won six of their last ten games but were currently on a two-game losing streak, having lost to the Tulane Green Wave and the Colorado Buffaloes. The Vikings averaged 80.3 points scored per game and allowed 68.6 points, reflecting a strong offensive output paired with solid defensive performance. In their last five games, they averaged 72.0 points scored and 65.6 points allowed.
In terms of home and away performance, Weber State had a home record of 4-2 in their last six games, while Portland State had a 4-1 record at home but a weaker 2-3 record in away games. This fixture was also notable as it marked the third meeting between the two teams in the 2025 season, with each team having won one game prior to this matchup. Earlier in the season, Weber State had defeated Portland State 60-58 at home, while Portland State had previously won 74-56 in their earlier encounter.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which contributed to the competitive nature of the game. The odds from DraftKings reflected a closely contested matchup, with Portland State favored by a spread of 1.5 points and a total set at 148.5. The moneyline odds were -105 for Weber State and -115 for Portland State, indicating a slight edge given to the Vikings.
The game unfolded under competitive conditions, with both teams showcasing their offensive and defensive strategies. In overtime, the scoring plays were pivotal. Tijan Saine Jr. opened the scoring for Portland State with a layup, followed by Jaylin Henderson making crucial free throws to extend the lead. Henderson's performance was instrumental, as he contributed significantly to the Vikings' scoring in the extra period. The Wildcats fought back with Trevor Hennig scoring a layup, but the Vikings maintained their composure, sealing the game with free throws and a critical three-point jumper from Saine Jr.
The final score of 95-90 underscores the intensity of the contest, with both teams exhibiting resilience and determination. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and strategy, making this fixture a memorable encounter in the NCAAB season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PRST -1.5 | 148.5 o -110 / u -110 | Portland State Vikings -115 · Weber State Wildcats -105 |
Leaders
- PointsTijan Saine Jr.23Weber State Wildcats
- AssistsTijan Saine Jr.8Weber State Wildcats
- ReboundsEdwin Suarez Jr.12Weber State Wildcats
- PointsJaylin Henderson34Portland State Vikings
- AssistsJaylin Henderson7Portland State Vikings
- ReboundsKeyon Kensie Jr.13Portland State Vikings
Recent form
Weber State Wildcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak W179.4 scored · 74.9 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W103-64vs Lincoln (CA) OaklandersDec 22
- L80-82vs Utah Tech TrailblazersDec 21
- L74-90at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 18
- W64-60at Kansas City RoosDec 11
- L65-88at St. Thomas TommiesDec 7
- W92-66vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 4
- W82-61vs Kansas City RoosNov 29
- L73-74vs UT Arlington MavericksNov 23
- W91-85vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 20
- L70-79at UC Irvine AnteatersNov 16
Portland State Vikings
Last 10: 6-4Streak L280.3 scored · 68.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- 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
- W122-74vs Northwest Indian RedHawksNov 8
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 | Weber State Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-75 | 27-67 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 12-28 | 7-26 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 27 |
| Free throws | 19-29 | 29-42 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 51 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 35 | 33 |
| Assists | 17 | 17 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 28 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 36 |
| Fouls | 25 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 20 | 20 |
| Time in front | 46 | 45 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half61-64Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-65Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-65Keyon Kensie Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Terri Miller Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half66-65Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 1-foot dunk (Jaylin Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half66-67Viljami Vartiainen makes 14-foot jumper (Jace Whiting assists)
- 2nd Half68-67Jaylin Henderson makes layup
- 2nd Half70-67Tre-Vaughn Minott makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half70-69Edwin Suarez Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half70-70Jace Whiting makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-71Jace Whiting makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-71Jaylin Henderson makes 1-foot dunk (Kelcy Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half72-73Nigel Burris makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half72-74Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-75Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-75Jaylin Henderson makes layup
- 2nd Half74-76Nigel Burris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-76Jaylin Henderson makes layup
- OT76-77Edwin Suarez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT76-78Edwin Suarez Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT77-78Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT80-78Keyon Kensie Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Dupre assists)
- OT83-78Jaylin Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keyon Kensie Jr. assists)
- OT84-78Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT85-78Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT85-81Tijan Saine Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevor Hennig assists)
- OT86-81Keyon Kensie Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT87-81Keyon Kensie Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT87-82Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT87-83Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT88-83Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT89-83Tre-Vaughn Minott makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT90-83Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT90-85Tijan Saine Jr. makes layup
- OT91-85Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT92-85Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT92-87Trevor Hennig makes layup
- OT93-87Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT94-87Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT94-90Tijan Saine Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- OT95-90Jaylin Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Weber State Wildcats, below favours Portland State Vikings.
Venue
- Dee Events CenterOgden, UT
- Attendance2624
- OfficialsTrent Lovewell, Matthew Rukasin, Justin Albrecht
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