Portland halts 3-game skid, beats Multnomah 112-65
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Franklin Porter and Josh McSwiggan had career nights as they combined for 39 points as Portland rolled over NAIA's Multnomah 112-65 to halt a three-game skid on Thursday night.
Porter was 9 of 14 from the field for a career-high 21 points with eight rebounds and McSwiggan dropped in six of 10 field goals for a career-best 18. McSwiggan was 3 of 5 from long range. Marcus Shaver Jr. added 17 points and Philipp Hartwich had his third double-double of the year with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Portland (3-4) trailed early but McSwiggan drilled a trey to start a 20-2 run and take a 29-11 lead at the 9:46 mark. The Pilots led 56-30 at the half.
Portland shot 60 percent (47-78) from the floor. Multnomah launched 48 shots from distance but only connected on 12.
Ben Grandle led Multnomah with 16 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Brill
- Brad Ferrie
- Tom O'Neill
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Washington State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Gonzaga | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-6 |
| Santa Clara | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Oregon State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Portland | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
| San Diego | 1-6 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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