Portland overpowers Oregon Tech 86-59
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Josh McSwiggan scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds to propel Portland to an 86-59 win over NAIA Oregon Tech on Sunday night.
Tahirou Diabate added 13 points and six boards and Rashad Jackson scored 13 for the Pilots (2-1), who shot 48.3 percent (29 of 60) from the field and 40.9 percent (9 of 22) from behind the 3-point arc.
Ephraim Church scored eight points to lead the Hustlin' Owls, who made just 18 of 68 shots (26.5 percent) and 4 of 25 3-pointers (16 percent). Garret Albrecht topped Oregon Tech with seven rebounds. The Owls grabbed just two fewer rebounds than Portland for the game.
Will Swank's 3-pointer pulled the Owls within 23-22 with 7:32 left in the first half, but from there it was all Portland.
McSwiggan's layup keyed an 18-4 run and the Pilots led 41-26 at halftime. Oregon Tech wouldn't closer in the second half.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jimmy Casas
- Jeremy Dente
- Coban Lopez
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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