When: Wednesday, 6:05 p.m., Feb. 20What: Portland State (17-8, 10-2 BSC) at Northern Colorado (11-14, 4-8 BSC)Where: Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion in Greeley, COOn Air: AM 910 KTRO (radio)
Starters:
Portland State G Jeremiah Dominguez G Andre Murray C Scott Morrison F Kyle Coston F Deonte Huff
Northern ColoradoG Jefferson MasonG Terry AndersonF Taylor MontgomeryF Robert PalaciosC Jabril Banks
Stars: Junior forward Jabril Banks is one of the best low post players in the Big Sky, averaging 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. The Vikings will counter with senior center Scott Morrison, who is averaging 11.8 points to go with 6.3 rebounds and two blocks a game. Morrison had a career-high 23 points versus Northern Colorado in January.
Just a taste: Following an eight-day break, the Bears should be well rested when first place Portland State arrives Wednesday night. The Vikings needed overtime to get past Northern Colorado 85-83 on Jan. 19. Andre Murray, Jeremiah Dominguez and Morrison all scored over 20 points in the overtime win-the second of the Vikings current eight-game winning streak. The Bears will be without senior guard Thanasi Panagiotakopoulos, who hit six three pointers on his way to a career-high 22 points in the overtime loss to Portland State.