When: 7:05 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9What: Portland State (13-8, 6-2 BSC) at Sacramento State (4-16, 2-7 BSC)Where: The Hornet’s Nest, Sacramento, Calif.On the air: AM 910 KTRO (radio)Probable starters:
Portland State G Jeremiah Dominguez G Andre Murray F Deonte Huff F Kyle Coston C Scott Morrison
Sacramento StateG Vinnie McGheeG Donald ThomasG Loren LeathF Darnell FergusonC Justin Eller
Stars: In Big Sky competition, Huff, Dominguez, Murray and Morrison are all averaging double figures in points for the Vikings. Guard Loren Leath, averaging 15.1 points per game, did not start in the Hornet’s upset win over Northern Colorado Saturday and only played 12 minutes in the game. Freshman guard Vinnie McGhee had 17 points in the Hornet’s last time out against the Bears.
Just a taste: Portland State pounded the Hornets 83-58 in Portland on Jan. 3, and have won five of six games since, taking over first place in the Big Sky after defeating Montana State last Saturday. Sacramento State snapped a five-game losing streak last weekend. The Vikings are currently on a four-game winning streak, with all wins coming against Big Sky foes. If all plays out like it did less than a month ago against Sacramento State, the Vikings should extend that streak to five games.