Portland State defeats Idaho State in Big Sky Tournament

Terri Miller Jr. leads Portland State to quarterfinal victory

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Terri Miller Jr. scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead top-seeded Portland State to an 85-78 victory over Idaho State in the quarterfinal round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.

Why it matters

This win advances Portland State, the top seed, to the next round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament, a key event for determining the conference champion and who will represent the Big Sky in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

Miller Jr. had a dominant performance, scoring 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead Portland State to the victory over Idaho State. The win secures Portland State's spot in the next round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.

  • The game was played on March 9, 2026.

The players

Terri Miller Jr.

A star player for the Portland State Vikings basketball team.

Portland State Vikings

The men's basketball team from Portland State University, the top seed in the Big Sky Conference Tournament.

Idaho State

The men's basketball team from Idaho State University, who faced off against Portland State in the Big Sky Conference Tournament quarterfinal.

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What’s next

Portland State will advance to the semifinal round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between the #4 and #5 seeds.

The takeaway

Portland State's dominant performance, led by Terri Miller Jr.'s 31-point, 10-rebound effort, shows they are a force to be reckoned with in the Big Sky Conference Tournament as they pursue a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.