Allen, Blakney lead Idaho past Portland State, 72-61
MOSCOW, Idaho -- Trevon Allen scored 20 points as Idaho beat Portland State 72-61 on Thursday night.
Scott Blakney had 13 points for Idaho (5-9, 1-2 Big Sky Conference).
The Vandals forced a season-high 21 turnovers and made 16 of 19 free throws.
Matt Hauser had 13 points for the Vikings (7-8, 1-2). Rashaad Goolsby added 10 points. Holland Woods had 10 points and six assists. Alonzo Walker had 13 rebounds.
Portland State led 50-44 with 15 minutes, 36 seconds remaining in the second half but was outscored 28-11 from that point. The Vikings' 23 second-half points were a season low.
Idaho takes on Montana State at home next Thursday. Portland State plays Eastern Washington on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Marc A. Beasley
- Ryan McDaniel
- Juan Corral
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
| Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
| Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
| Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |
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