McSwiggan helps Portland pull away from Sacramento St. 80-75
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Josh McSwiggan scored 18 points and had a key jumper and rebound late to help Portland beat Sacramento State 80-75 on Thursday night.
Justin Strings' layup pulled Sacramento State to 77-73 with 1:29 left. The Hornets forced a turnover on Portland's next possession, but Strings missed a 3-pointer, and McSwiggan grabbed the rebound and hit a jumper to stretch the Pilot's lead to 79-73 with 29 seconds remaining. Marcus Shaver Jr. then split a pair of free throws to seal it.
D'Marques Tyson made five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points for Portland (6-7), which has won three of its last four games.
Izayah Mauriohoohoo-Le'Afa had 23 points to lead Sacramento State (3-9). Strings added 19 points and Jordan Tolbert had 16.
McSwiggan and Tyson each hit 3s, and Philipp Hartwich a free throw for a 7-0 surge that made it 72-63 with 4:41 left. Tolbert converted a 3-point play and Mauriohoohoo-Le'Afa hit a 3-pointer to cut the Hornets' deficit to 74-71.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Irving
- Ryan Holmes
- D.G. Nelson
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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