Portland earns 91-54 victory over Florida A&M
PORTLAND, Ore. -- — Kristian Sjolund’s 20 points helped Portland defeat Florida A&M 91-54 Wednesday night.
Sjolund also added six rebounds for the Pilots (2-0). Moses Wood added 18 points while shooting 5 for 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, and he also had five rebounds. Tyler Robertson recorded 14 points and shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Jordan Tillmon led the way for the Rattlers (0-2) with 16 points and two steals. Florida A&M also got 14 points and two steals from Byron Smith. In addition, Saiyd Burnside finished with four points and two steals.
Portland led Florida A&M 42-21 at the half, with Robertson (13 points) their high scorer before the break. Portland outscored Florida A&M by 16 points in the second half, and Sjolund scored a team-high 16 points in the second half to help his team secure the victory.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Friday. Portland hosts Portland State and Florida A&M visits Oregon State.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Littlewood
- Ronald Brokenbrough
- Ken Ditty
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-17 |
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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