- Matchup: Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Reese Court, Cheney, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Portland State Vikings, boasting an 11-5 record, are heading to Reese Court this Thursday to battle the Eastern Washington Eagles, who stand at 4-14.
In their previous match, the Portland State Vikings secured a victory against Northern Arizona with a scoreline of 63-52. The Vikings showcased a shooting success rate of 40.7% (22 out of 54 attempts) and managed to sink 7 of their 23 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 out of 19 shots for a percentage of 63.2%. On the boards, Portland State collected 36 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, along with 17 assists, 12 turnovers, and 6 steals. Defensively, they held their opponents to 39.1% shooting, allowing Northern Arizona to make 18 of 46 shots. The Lumberjacks recorded 12 assists and 7 steals during the matchup, accumulating 23 rebounds (2 offensive, 21 defensive) without any blocks. Northern Arizona ended the game shooting 66.7% from the charity stripe, hitting 10 of 15 attempts and converting 6 of 16 three-point shots. Both teams faced off with 17 personal fouls each.
Keyon Kensie stood out for Portland State, ending the game with 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting, a 42.9% field goal percentage, along with 2 assists and 8 rebounds during 35 minutes of play.
Currently, Portland State holds an 11-5 record this season. They average 81.6 points per game, ranking 89th nationally, while maintaining a shooting percentage of 48.0%. The Vikings are hitting 33.9% from beyond the arc (121 out of 357) and convert 69.4% from the free-throw line. As a team, they are pulling down 39.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 272 assists, standing 157th in Division 1 for passing. They average 12.9 turnovers and commit 20.7 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Vikings force their opponents into an average of 13.2 turnovers per game while drawing 18.1 fouls. They allow a 31.2% shooting percentage from three-point range, ranking 123rd in points allowed per game (71.6). Portland State’s opponents shoot 41.0% overall (370 out of 903) and collect 32.4 rebounds per game. They rank 43rd nationally in assists allowed, giving up a total of 207 this season.
On the flip side, the Eastern Washington Eagles succeeded in their last game, defeating Idaho State 84-66. They secured 22 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 28 rebounds for the game. The Eagles committed 12 turnovers but managed to record 5 steals. Their opponents, Idaho State, committed 24 personal fouls, leading to 34 free-throw attempts, of which Eastern Washington converted 28 for a success rate of 82.4%. From three-point range, the Eagles shot 53.3%, sinking 8 of 15 attempts. They finished the match with a field goal shooting percentage of 48.0% (24 out of 50) while allowing Idaho State to hit 21 of 56 attempts (37.5%). The Eagles limited Idaho State to a 20.0% shooting from beyond the arc (5 of 25) and finished 19 of 21 from the charity stripe (90.5%). Eastern Washington allowed Idaho State to gather a total of 30 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end.
Isaiah Moses was instrumental for the Eagles, scoring 22 points in 35 minutes while adding 3 assists. He shot 5 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 35.7% and grabbed 5 rebounds during the game.
This season, Eastern Washington has a record of 4-14. Offensively, they shoot 45.6% from the floor, ranking 169th nationally. The Eagles have accumulated 1,385 points this season (76.9 per game) and average 32.2 rebounds per game. They distribute the ball for an average of 12.9 assists per game (276th in Division 1) and commit 13.2 turnovers per contest. Eastern Washington averages 18.4 personal fouls per game while achieving a 74.1% free-throw shooting efficiency.
When it comes to defense, the Eagles rank 348th nationally in points allowed per game at 83.3. They force an average of 12.4 turnovers and surrender 49.9% shooting from the field—ranking them 359th in Division 1. Eastern Washington’s defense permits opponents to hit 37.6% of their three-point attempts (158 of 420) and allows a 74.3% success rate from the free-throw line. Their opponents also average 14.9 assists and 34.3 rebounds per game, placing Eastern Washington 285th and 174th respectively in college rankings.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Eastern Washington
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