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Portland Defeats Oregon State 87-86 - Recap
Ahmed Ali went off for 26 points and added 6 rebounds leading Portland over Oregon State, 87-86, on Thursday at Gill Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Portland were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +16.0 at sportsbooks.
Portland got 22 points from Eddie Davis and another 18 points from Isiah Dasher. Ahmed Ali contributed 4 assists, while Eddie Davis cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Oregon State got 31 points from Ethan Thompson in a losing cause and another 18 points from Maurice Calloo. Zach Reichle contributed 7 assists for them, while Warith Alatishe had 11 rebounds.
Portland led at halftime, 36-30.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-36.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Montana State. Oregon State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UTSA.