Portland State Wins First Big Sky Regular-Season Title Since 2008

Vikings defeat Weber State 84-60 to claim conference championship

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Portland State University's men's basketball team defeated Weber State 84-60 on Monday night to clinch the Big Sky Conference regular-season title, their first such championship since 2008. Jaylin Henderson led the Vikings with 20 points and 10 assists in the victory.

Why it matters

This is a significant accomplishment for the Portland State basketball program, which has struggled in recent years to compete for conference titles. Winning the Big Sky regular-season crown secures an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, giving the Vikings a chance to make a run in the postseason.

The details

In the Monday night matchup, Portland State was led by junior guard Jaylin Henderson, who finished with a double-double of 20 points and 10 assists. The Vikings pulled away in the second half, outscoring Weber State 47-29 over the final 20 minutes to cruise to an 84-60 victory and clinch the Big Sky regular-season championship.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 3, 2026.
  • Portland State's last Big Sky regular-season title came in 2008.

The players

Jaylin Henderson

A junior guard for Portland State University who led the team to the Big Sky regular-season title with a 20-point, 10-assist performance.

Portland State University

The men's basketball team from Portland State University, which won its first Big Sky regular-season championship since 2008.

Weber State

The opponent that Portland State defeated 84-60 to clinch the Big Sky regular-season title.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge accomplishment for our program and we're excited to represent the Big Sky in the NCAA Tournament.”

— Jaylin Henderson, Portland State Guard

What’s next

Portland State will now await its seeding and opponent for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, which begins later this month.

The takeaway

Portland State's victory over Weber State marks a triumphant return to the top of the Big Sky Conference for the Vikings, who will now have the opportunity to compete in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades.