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Big Sky Tournament - Northern Colorado Defeats Portland State 86-79 - Recap

Portland State was burned for 36 points by Daylen Kountz on Friday as Northern Colorado picked up a 86-79 win at Idaho Central Arena.

Northern Colorado was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite.

Northern Colorado got 17 points from Dalton Knecht and another 9 points from Kur Jongkuch. Matt Johnson II contributed 3 assists, while Bodie Hume cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Portland State got a 22-point performance from Michael Carter III, who was supported by 14 points from Damion Squire. Michael Carter III had 3 assists in a losing cause for Portland State, while Ezekiel Alley grabbed 6 rebounds.

Northern Colorado trailed at halftime, 40-33.

The rebound battle favored Northern Colorado as they grabbed 35 boards, while Portland State only had 32