- Matchup: Weber State Wildcats vs Portland State Vikings
- Scheduled Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Viking Pavilion, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This upcoming game features the Portland State Vikings (18-9) looking to secure a victory over the Weber State Wildcats (15-14) at the Viking Pavilion.
The Weber State Wildcats recently faced Montana and emerged victorious with a score of 92-72. They committed 14 personal fouls compared to Montana’s 19. From beyond the arc, the Wildcats converted 8 of their 24 attempts. Montana achieved an impressive free throw percentage of 82.4%, hitting 14 of 17 attempts. Additionally, Montana secured 17 rebounds (4 offensive and 13 defensive) and registered no blocks. In terms of assists and steals, Montana tallied 12 and 7, respectively. Conversely, Weber State allowed Montana to shoot 44.6% from the field, finishing the game with 33 field goals on 56 attempts, which translates to a field goal percentage of 58.9%. The Wildcats excelled at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 21 attempts for an 81.0% success rate while sinking 9 of 18 three-pointers.
Notably, Viljami Vartiainen stood out in the match, shooting at 81.8% efficiency and providing 1 assist in 35 minutes of play, in addition to snagging 6 rebounds and scoring 25 points on 9 of 11 shooting.
Weber State enters this contest with a season record of 15-14. The team averages 11.1 turnovers per game while committing 18.5 fouls. In terms of rebounds, the Wildcats collect an average of 37.4 per game and have amassed 405 assists this season, ranking 177th in collegiate basketball. They convert 35.4% of their three-point attempts (210 of 593) and have a free throw percentage of 73.0%. Offensively, they average 81.9 points per game, placing them 61st nationally, while sporting a field goal percentage of 46.9%.
Defensively, the Wildcats force 12.2 turnovers per game and average 18.6 personal fouls. They rank 193rd nationally in allowing assists, giving up 387 this season. Weber State’s opponents have a field goal percentage of 46.5% (789 of 1,696), and they allow 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking among the bottom in terms of points surrendered (77.0) per game.
In their previous matchup, the Portland State Vikings suffered a loss to Montana State, finishing 84-69. They recorded a total of 29 rebounds (19 defensive and 10 offensive) but turned the ball over 15 times while achieving 6 steals. Montana State committed 11 personal fouls, giving the Vikings 14 free throw attempts, of which they converted 8 for a 57.1% rate. Portland State demonstrated their sharpshooting prowess by making 9 of 18 from beyond the arc (50.0%) and concluded the game with 26 made field goals on 58 attempts, resulting in a 44.8% field goal percentage. Conversely, they allowed Montana State to shoot 51.8% (29 of 56). In total, the Vikings allowed 24 rebounds to Montanta State (3 offensive).
Terri Miller Jr. was a key player for the Vikings, scoring 28 points in 31 minutes of play, while also recording 1 assist and grabbing 4 rebounds with a shooting efficiency of 66.7% (10 of 15).
This season, Portland State boasts an 18-9 record. Offensively, they strike at a 46.7% field goal rate, ranking them 104th in college basketball. The Vikings have accumulated 2,067 points (76.6 points per game) and average 37.0 rebounds. They dish out 14.7 assists per game, ranking 124th in Division 1, and commit 12.2 turnovers on average, along with 20.0 personal fouls per game while shooting 70.7% at the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Vikings allow 31.8% shooting from three-point land (188 of 592), and their opponents convert 74.9% from the charity stripe. Portland State gives up an average of 12.3 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, placing them 85th and 69th nationally, respectively. In terms of points allowed, they rank 79th in Division 1, surrendering 70.1 points per game, while forcing 12.6 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 41.1% from the floor (ranking 41st in collegiate basketball).
Who will be the victor in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Portland State
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