NCAAB · Final

Washington State Defeats Portland in Close Contest

Sunday, December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Chiles Center

Washington State Cougars 67, Portland Pilots 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Washington State Cougars vs Portland Pilots?

Washington State Cougars beat Portland Pilots 67-62 at Chiles Center on December 28, 2025.

Who was favored in Washington State Cougars vs Portland Pilots?

Washington State Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Washington State Cougars edged out the Portland Pilots with a final score of 67-62 at the Chiles Center. The victory marks Washington State's second consecutive win, improving their record to 7-8, while Portland falls to 7-8 on the season.

The Cougars have shown a mixed form in their last ten games, with a record of 4-6. However, they have been trending upward recently, winning their last two games. In those matches, Washington State averaged 81 points scored while allowing 70.5 points. In contrast, the Pilots have struggled, particularly in their last five games, where they have a record of 2-3, averaging 78.8 points scored and allowing 86.4 points.

At home, Portland has a record of 4-2, but they have lost their last two games, while Washington State has a balanced away record of 2-3. The two teams have faced each other twice in the current season, with Portland losing both encounters, including a 73-89 defeat in their last meeting at home.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability could be significant in such close games. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Washington State favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds reflect the competitive nature of the matchup, indicating that the game was expected to be closely contested.

The game was played under standard conditions, and viewers were treated to a showcase of scoring plays that highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams. Notably, Mikah Ballew contributed crucial free throws in the second half, while Ace Glass made significant contributions from the line as well. The Cougars' ability to hit timely three-pointers, including a key shot from Matúš Hronský, helped secure their lead late in the game.

As the game progressed, Washington State maintained their composure, closing out the game effectively despite Portland's attempts to rally. The final moments saw Jerone Morton sealing the victory with a jumper, underscoring the Cougars' resilience in a challenging away environment.

Overall, this fixture highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. The result will be pivotal for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WSU -3.5	152.5 o -112 / u -108	Washington State Cougars -180 · Portland Pilots +150

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Leaders

PointsJoel Foxwell15Portland Pilots
AssistsJoel Foxwell6Portland Pilots
ReboundsJermaine Ballisager Webb8Portland Pilots
PointsRihards Vavers13Washington State Cougars
AssistsEemeli Yalaho4Washington State Cougars
ReboundsEemeli Yalaho9Washington State Cougars

Recent form

Portland Pilots

Last 10: 4-6Streak L279.2 scored · 84.5 allowed per game4-2 at home

L61-79at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 22
L69-94at Oregon DucksDec 18
W88-78vs Kent State Golden FlashesDec 14
W104-87vs Lewis & Clark River OttersDec 6
L72-94at Stanford CardinalDec 2
W93-73vs Long Beach State BeachNov 27
L66-76vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 23
L80-86vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 23
W103-85vs Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 22
L56-93at Wyoming CowboysNov 16

Washington State Cougars

Last 10: 4-6Streak W275.9 scored · 76.6 allowed per game2-3 away

W84-78vs Mercer BearsDec 20
W78-63at Eastern Washington EaglesDec 18
L61-68at USC TrojansDec 15
L64-78vs Nevada Wolf PackDec 7
L60-64at Bradley BravesDec 3
L61-75vs Seton Hall PiratesNov 26
L94-100at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 26
W90-85at Chaminade SilverswordsNov 25
W98-74vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsNov 20
L69-81vs Washington HuskiesNov 15

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	Washington State Cougars	Portland Pilots
Field goals	20-53	20-65
Field goal %	38	31
Three-pointers	8-23	8-31
Three-point %	35	26
Free throws	19-28	14-24
Free throw %	68	58
Rebounds	44	42
Offensive rebounds	11	14
Defensive rebounds	33	28
Assists	12	11
Steals	4	5
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	13	6
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	11
Fast-break points	11	6
Points in the paint	24	20
Fouls	15	22
Largest lead	12	8
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	65	21

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-30Joel Foxwell makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half32-32Joel Foxwell makes layup
2nd Half32-35Joel Foxwell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jermaine Ballisager Webb assists)
2nd Half35-35Tomas Thrastarson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half35-37Matúš Hronský makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half35-38Cameron Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-41Mikah Ballew makes 25-foot three point jumper (Timo George assists)
2nd Half36-41Ace Glass makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-41Ace Glass makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-42Jermaine Ballisager Webb makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-45Jermaine Ballisager Webb makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joel Foxwell assists)
2nd Half38-45ND Okafor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-45ND Okafor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-45Adria Rodriguez makes driving layup
2nd Half42-45Rihards Vavers makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half43-45Rihards Vavers makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half44-45Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-45Rihards Vavers makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
2nd Half49-45Tomas Thrastarson makes layup (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
2nd Half49-47Mikah Ballew makes driving layup
2nd Half52-47Eemeli Yalaho makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ace Glass assists)
2nd Half52-48Jermaine Ballisager Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-49Jermaine Ballisager Webb makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-49Emmanuel Ugbo makes layup (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
2nd Half57-49Rihards Vavers makes 25-foot three point jumper (Adria Rodriguez assists)
2nd Half58-49Ace Glass makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-49Rihards Vavers makes driving layup
2nd Half61-49Eemeli Yalaho makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-52Mikah Ballew makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joel Foxwell assists)
2nd Half61-53Mikah Ballew makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-54Mikah Ballew makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half61-55Mikah Ballew makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half61-56Mikah Ballew makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half62-56Ace Glass makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-56Ace Glass makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-59Mikah Ballew makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joel Foxwell assists)
2nd Half64-59Ace Glass makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-59Ace Glass makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-62Matúš Hronský makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cameron Williams assists)
2nd Half67-62Jerone Morton makes 6-foot jumper (Eemeli Yalaho assists)